PSU on its way out?

[kowalski655]

My Corsair 650CX PSU, 18 months or so old, is making a terrible "ticking" sound. It goes pretty rapidly, but not so fast when I lay the PC on it's sside.
Is this a sign of impending doom? If so I fear for my sanity without a PC during lockdown (if it hasnt already gone! ) At least they are not too expensive..IF you can find a shop open!

[tumble dryer]

kowalski655 said:

My Corsair 650CX PSU, 18 months or so old, is making a terrible "ticking" sound. It goes pretty rapidly, but not so fast when I lay the PC on it's sside.
Is this a sign of impending doom? If so I fear for my sanity without a PC during lockdown (if it hasnt already gone! ) At least they are not too expensive..IF you can find a shop open!

Could it be the fan touching the housing slightly?

[kowalski655]

Would I need to dismantle it to find out?

[130R]

kowalski655 said:

Would I need to dismantle it to find out?

Do NOT do that. They store charge for a long time after being disconnected

I think that PSU has a 5-year warranty btw - Take a look at their Advanced Replacement policy.

Edited by 130R on Monday 30th March 13:31