What Should I Do About My Faulty Power Supply Right Before a Big Project?
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GamerGal87
I recently upgraded my PC and purchased an XPG Core Reactor II 850W power supply. It was quiet and working perfectly until today when I was playing a VRChat Fishing game with friends. Suddenly, I heard a loud noise that sounded like an Apache helicopter taking off. I quickly unplugged it and discovered that a loose cable inside the power supply might be hitting the fan blades. Since it's only a month old and under a 10-year warranty, I plan to RMA it rather than risk opening it myself. However, I'm in a tough spot because I have an important project due tomorrow, and my laptop can't run the required software. I'm feeling pretty stressed about this situation and could use some advice on next steps.
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Definitely try RMA, but also check if you can return it outright based on where you bought it. I was considering the Core Reactor II too, but I found reviews mentioning screeching and hissing sounds. I've learned to avoid XPG power supplies unless they're my only choice, just to be safe.
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Whatever you do, do *not* open the power supply! There are dangerous capacitors inside that can shock you long after it's been unplugged. Better to stick with the RMA process and stay safe.
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It's totally understandable to feel frustrated! Going the RMA route is definitely the safest option—don't open the PSU unless you really know what you're doing. Hopefully, you can push your project deadline a bit to give yourself some breathing room.
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