Got the Powerspec 650 Watt 80 Plus Bronze Semi Mod and it has a weird chemical smell. Is that normal
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A new PSU will have a chemical like odor. There are flux, adhesives and other materials used in production that will create an odor that should dissipate after a few days. It should not smell like it's burning. The PSU is RoHS compliant.
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