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XPS 8950 - Fan noises (almost clicking sound) - i9 12900k, RTX 3080
XPS 8950
Hi
My XPS 8950 makes quite loud fan noises. I think it is a fan because when I turn the power off, the fans lose power and start to spin down. The frequency drops, and it sounds more like a clinking sound.
Can anyone please advise me as to how to proceed, or just sanity check my current plan?
I'm planning on taking the side panel off and checking for any obstructions to the fans that could cause the noise. If the internal fans are fine, then it is probably the PSU. Does anyone know of a way of independently testing if the PSU is at fault? My computer is out of warranty so I'll have to buy a replacement PSU and I don't want to waste the money if it is a different issue.
Thanks :)
redxps630
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July 26th, 2024 12:39
most likely psu small fans which are notoriously shabby and wears off prematurely making noise. You can replace just the fans w high quality Noctua fans if you are handy, or replace entire psu but be prepared it may not last long.
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July 26th, 2024 12:44
@redxps630 Thanks for the quick response! Are there any official Dell instructions online for replacing the PSU fans?
That seems like a better idea than replacing the entire PSU; less money wasted.
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July 26th, 2024 13:19
no official. Dell would ask you to replace entire psu.
https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/xps-desktops/replacing-dell-xps-89508960-proprietary-psu-fans/65fc3326a91d187ccb8dfb74