Powerspec G470 PSU making noise (not coil whine)

Meme_Investing

Hello, looking for some insight here. PC powerspec g470 May of this year & has been running perfect. 3 days ago after gaming I took my headset off and heard a noise coming from my PSU. Restarting the computer did not work as the noise continued at post. Computer was unplugged and after reconnecting it after a few minutes it was gone with no issues. Fast forward to today it started again after some gaming & this time will not go away even after unplugging. 

I have a video for sound but I cannot post links. As it states I need to be here for longer?

Thank you in advance for any help!

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Meme_Investing

Most likely a failing fan bearing, having the audio would certainly help with that. The system has a 1 year manufacturer warranty, we'll replace a failing PSU under that warranty. Try to post the video again.

Meme_Investing

@TSMikeW

youtu.be /fpc-rwCtxfY

-i place a space in-between after the .be/fpc to be able to post the link

Here's the link to the video. Is it possible I could upgrade the PSU? Say I can upgrade to a more powerful wattage / pay for it but microcenter can install for free?

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Meme_Investing

That's definitely the fan in the PSU. Replacement would be covered under warranty. Upgrades are always an option, it would be at cost of at least the PSU itself. I would speak to service for more details.

Meme_Investing

@TSMikeW thanks for your help. Is it still safe to play while it's making that noise? Also, do I just make an appointment with the service repair guys at my local microcenter?

PowerSpec_MikeW

@Meme_Investing

You can make an appointment or just walk in with the system to get this taken care of. With what we're hearing it sounds like the fan is just barely contacting something inside the unit. Or the bearing is wobbling enough to cause it to contact something it shouldn't. Danger is if the fan seizes, the power supply will fail quickly, but it shouldn't damage the system and either way it's under warranty. I would take care of it as soon as possible though.

Meme_Investing

@TSMikeW

Awesome thank you again for the information. I'll have it taken care of tomorrow.