Power supply fan failure

DrPublo · #1 06-09-2005, 10:09 PM

I'm pretty sure the fan in my computer power supply just failed. It had been making a loud whoosing sound for about a month and today the sound is gone and it doesn't feel like there's air coming out the back. Is this going to be a problem that will require buying a new power supply?

As for other venilation in the system, I have a 90mm fan in the front with a big fan duct bringing the air in and a 90mm fan on the side of the case as inputs, and a really big 120mm fan on the back for exhaust.

Any thoughts?

The Doc

fyodor · #2 06-09-2005, 10:18 PM

TURN THE SYSTEM OFF NOW!!!!!!
Best case scenario the power supply dies. Worst case it sends out some bad power right at the end and fries several components.
Get a new power supply.

J_B · #3 06-09-2005, 11:28 PM

You CAN replace just the fan. But just buy another PS. And don't buy a cheap POS one either, get a decent one! It DOES make a difference. You will get what you pay for.

PITTM · #4 06-10-2005, 01:56 AM

people really generally underestimate how hugely important using good capacitors in a power supply is, or using them in any electronic application are for that matter. you really really need a new power supply quick, dont run your computer with a fanless power supply like that [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

rj