Re: Replacing PSU on Ultra 10

[raymond.meyer%rambler.ru@localhost]

On Mon, 9 Feb 2009 12:45:38 -0500 (EST)
der Mouse <mouse%Rodents-Montreal.ORG@localhost> wrote:

> >> But, if it is only the fan, why don't you replace just the fan?
> > Because I think there is a reason why the fan is a bit loud, i.e.
> > it's spinning faster, and it's doing that because old PSUs are less
> > efficient and generate more heat, so they need higher air flow to
> > cool them down.
> 
> Perhaps.  But could it just be that the fan's bearings are reaching the
> end of their life?  In that case, seems to me just replacing the fan
> _is_ a right answer.
> 
I did replace the fan about a year ago, it didn't make much difference.
The noise is due to the speed at which the fan rotates

> > A new modern PSU would be a better solution.
> 
> Possibly.  I'd just bring up the risk of replacing an overdesigned and
> therefore robust PS with a modern cheap corners-cut PS, in case it
> hadn't already occurred to you.
>
I wouldn't buy a cheap PSU. There are many good quality modern PSU on
the market. Just because something is modern doesn't mean it's crap. My
main concern is PSU compatibility, i.e. the correct pin layout,
voltage, etc.