Questions about Corsair VS550 PSU fan noise and replacement
Questions about Corsair VS550 PSU fan noise and replacement
I’ve been using my Corsair VS550 power supply for some time, but lately the fan has become quite loud. I occasionally notice odd wobbling or buzzing noises. When I lift the case and tap it gently on the floor, the sound seems to stop temporarily, though this isn’t a permanent solution.
I’ve already cleaned the dust, but the problem continues. I’m considering swapping it out for a quieter model. Some reviews mention fans with vibration dampers or rubber pads, which seems like a promising option.
Before making a decision, I have a few questions:
- Which fan models are suitable for PSU replacements (like Arctic P12 MAX or Silent variants)?
- Could the rubber pad thickness affect the installation process?
- Have others faced similar fan noise issues with VS550 units? Are they known to have this problem?
Thank you for any advice or experiences you might have.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
I’ve been using my
Corsair VS550 power supply
for a while
How long would this
while
be?
1| You don't put any fans in a PSU, in fact they aren't user serviceable unless you want to end up electrocuting yourself.
2| See #1
3| The Corsair VS series of units shouldn't be invested into.
I’m thinking about
replacing the fan with a quieter model
.
You should contact Corsair for an RMA if the PSU is yet under warranty. If it isn't, you replace the unit for something reliably built.
Please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.
It's been around 4 to 5 years now, no warranty included, and I only invested in a new PSU when it actually failed. The CPU is an i5 13400f, the cooler is Thermalright Assasin King 120se, the motherboard is Gigabyte B760M DDR4, RAM is Lexar Thor 32GB 3200 MT/S CL16, storage includes a Kioxia Exeria Pro 1tb with two SATA SSDs and one Western Digital 7200RPM 1TB drive, a RX570 GPU, the PSU is Corsair VS550, the chassis is Zalman Z3 Plus, running Windows 11 25h2, with a Samsung Oddysey G5 and Samsung 24in Essential monitor. The PSU version is cp-9020171-eu and the BIOS is F14.
It's been about 4 to 5 years, and I don't have any warranty.
https://www.corsair.com/eu/en/p/psu...-c...-techspecs
PSU comes with a 3-year warranty.
+
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...Bm...=931697732
Category-E unit
And I don't have a budget for a new PSU unless it breaks, so be ready to replace the whole system if something goes wrong.
It's not an unbranded Chinese PSU, but it's still a Corsair model, so I don't see any issues. My main concern is the fan noise, and I'm not giving advice to someone with limited funds. I've used an unbranded 500w PSU for three years before this one, and if it damages my PC, I won't need a new fan.
And if you don’t know your budget, then you’re wasting it on something you shouldn’t.
You’re choosing a route that’s not right for you.
In short, you’re taking the wrong direction.
Just because it's Corsair doesn't guarantee quality. The VS-series is the worst product from Corsair and is no longer supported. Eventually, your main issue will be dealing with a non-functional PC, possibly due to a dead GPU and motherboard, even if other components are still working.
Many individuals drive under the influence while insisting they've never been in an accident. However, this behavior doesn't justify driving under the influence.
None.
It seems like a fan bearing is failing, which makes sense given the poor quality of the PSU. Doing this could be a way to earn a Darwin Award.
If you are incompetent, I can tell you a thousand ways to win that award, I took the fan out, cleaned it and oiled it but the noise is still there, so for last time I've been unemployed for 6 months and my budget is zero absloute zero, there's nothing left to do unless you stop talking nonsense and give me real ideas. I think I'll replace the fan completely, but I need to find a way to adapt the 2-pin fan to the 3-pin one.
Feel free to do whatever you like, but psus have enough voltage to cause serious damage if you’re not careful. I know you’re on a tight budget and I get that. I’ve been there myself. Still, after nearly 20 years as a pc tech and almost 30 years working with pcs, I won’t open a psu. The risks are too high. Plus, the Corsair VS series is essentially the cheapest option from a Corsair perspective. The VS line would be similar to the most affordable models in any car brand.