Power Supply HDPlex 160 watt ac/dc Converter

[Biowarejak]

Hey everyone! I've got my S4 build up and running but I've run into a bit of an issue. Seems I get an awful lot of noise from my AC/DC unit whenever I run a game that's 3D. I'm just assuming the load is triggering it, is that normal? I'm running a 750ti and a 6700t, just trying to play Skyrim at 1080p.

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Damn thing just shocked me (to be fair it isn't earthed since I'm running a brickless build)

 

[AleksandarK]

Shocks are useful to wake up, while you are gaming late night. Works better than coffee!

-JK-

It is normal since the build is brickless. It could be due to lack of grounding or because the PSU is close to the case.

As far as noise, i dont know whats up with that. Can you maybe record the sound?

 

[Biowarejak]

Shocks are useful to wake up, while you are gaming late night. Works better than coffee!

-JK-

It is normal since the build is brickless. It could be due to lack of grounding or because the PSU is close to the case.

As far as noise, i dont know whats up with that. Can you maybe record the sound?

Lol Understandable, just caught me by surprise. Can't record audio right now since I don't have my mic with me, but it basically sounds like low pitched coil whine. Just figured it's the AC part of it.

I'm simultaneously dealing with system freezes during 3D applications while my GPU is installed, so I'll have to give my other one a go when I'm back at my apartment and see if it eliminate the buzz at the very least. Incidentally, neither issue was present when using the iGPU.

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Furmark froze the rig instantly so, yeah...

 

[chingi5]

I ordered an HDPlex 160w converter a couple of days ago and have the same GPU with a g4560.
This post makes me afraid.

 

[Biowarejak]

I ordered an HDPlex 160w converter a couple of days ago and have the same GPU with a g4560.
This post makes me afraid.

Odds are it's more an issue with my software than the power supply

 

[Kmpkt]

Lol Understandable, just caught me by surprise. Can't record audio right now since I don't have my mic with me, but it basically sounds like low pitched coil whine. Just figured it's the AC part of it.

Handy little trick I heard somewhere is get a straw or something and put it right up to (but not into!) you ear. Move the other end over all of the components in your PC and it should very quickly become obvious exactly which component is making the noise. If it is the 160W AC-DC, I would consider contacting HDPlex about it. They are pretty awesome about standing behind their products. I've also used this unit extensively and never had an issue with mine (other than being a shithead and overcorrecting them to death).

 

[Biowarejak]

Lol I'll definately give that a go on the bright side, I think I fixed whatever was causing the crashes. I'll narrow down the noise now.