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    cracking/tapping noise inside PSU

    my 3xs system seems to be developing a fault from what im hearing, theres a popping or crackling noise coming from inside the psu, has become almost constant at times.

    is my system about to implode?


    after turning the computer on this morning the noise had stopped but after about an hour or so it began to slowly return again.
    Last edited by matsopp; 25-04-2011 at 11:07 AM.

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    Re: cracking/tapping noise inside PSU

    might explode.
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    Re: cracking/tapping noise inside PSU

    I would stop using it until you talk to scan. Doing otherwise could be idiotic at best. Not to sound harsh but what you are describing is as good a reason as any to shut it down.
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    Re: cracking/tapping noise inside PSU

    ah well this is great, i face an RTB during bank holiday week?
    maybe i over described the sound but in hindsight it sounds more like a click every couple of seconds..

    nothing but issues with this system since i ordered it.

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    Re: cracking/tapping noise inside PSU

    Probably the fan in the PSU is a bit rattly
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    Re: cracking/tapping noise inside PSU

    the sound has changed to what the poster above has described, the clicking no longer occures but now the fan sounds rather worn out or loose.

    its only a couple weeks old .
    Last edited by matsopp; 28-04-2011 at 05:20 PM.

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    Re: cracking/tapping noise inside PSU

    Hi matsopp

    Nick will be calling you today to confirm the date for the onsite

    The bank holiday weekend means that it will more than likely be Wednesday but he will verify this with you

    Regards

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    Re: cracking/tapping noise inside PSU

    Quote Originally Posted by Ben @ Scan View Post
    Hi matsopp

    Nick will be calling you today to confirm the date for the onsite

    The bank holiday weekend means that it will more than likely be Wednesday but he will verify this with you

    Regards

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    just had a call from nick all sorted for wednesday, i know how bank holidays can muck things up in business all to well .

    cheers ben

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    Re: cracking/tapping noise inside PSU

    :nvm
    Last edited by matsopp; 05-05-2011 at 03:32 PM.

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