A recent PC setup changed unexpectedly following a 'click' noise.
A recent PC setup changed unexpectedly following a 'click' noise.
I'll review this later this evening. All components appear brand new. I didn't attempt to assemble it outside the case, but it should work fine—just something I hadn't thought about yet. The temperatures are roughly the same in both the BIOS and Windows, around 35°C if I recall correctly. I might take apart my current PC to test the PSU with the new build and see if the issue persists.
it's the PSU, the click means protection activated. I experienced the same, swapped to a new PSU—RMI 650 instead of the old straight power 11—and issues stopped.
Do you mean the PSU might be faulty? I would think my 850w would be plenty enough. Or am I missing something here?
It seems the system functions as intended, not a concern here. The safeguards activate due to mismatched load behavior.
This update isn’t what I expected; I wasn’t sure it was suitable for my setup. Would you mind suggesting an alternative? I’m open to returning my current one if needed.
If the system has an 850W unit and it functions properly, it should easily support a 6800W load. This suggests the issue isn’t with the PSU itself. The main clue mentioned was a “click” sound, which doesn’t always mean an OCP trip in the PSU even if it’s undersized. If the PSU is indeed 850W, it shouldn’t be too small, so the problem likely lies elsewhere. If the PSU is 700W or less, it might be the case. This becomes more probable if the PSU is built for older standards. The concern isn’t just about the wattage at a moment, but about fluctuations—brief spikes that can overload protection. Modern specs require the PSU to manage average draw plus extra capacity for short bursts, like a quarter-second. Upgrading to a higher-rated unit is the usual fix, though it’s more of a temporary fix. Updated on January 24, 2023 by Bombastinator
Thanks for the feedback! It looks like the setup is working well after the updates. I plan to test it again tonight. The webstore offers a hassle-free return policy, which makes me think about sending back the power supply and getting a replacement. The main concern is whether it’s worth it or if there’s a better option available.