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New electronics are likely to have just a bit of odor when first turned on and heated up. The problem should not continue barring some defect or improper power connection. Do not, under
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Free Quote +Is it normal for a new PSU to have a weird smell?
I just unpacked a brand new power supply unit (PSU) from Microcenter, and it has a strange, off-putting odor that reminds me of a zoo or manure. Is this common for a PSU straight from
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Free Quote +Is it normal to smell a littlel burning inside of a power supply?
It might have just been some dust if the PC hasn''t been on for a while, but since you said it was like a plastic smell it''s not worth the risk to your other components or the possible fire risk in a worst-case
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Free Quote +Do all power supplies smell equally bad when new? : r/buildapc
New electronic smell with mainboards, GPUs, PSUs etc. is normal. It should be gone after the first days of stress testing. If you skip a few days of burn tests/stress testing with a new system,
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Free Quote +PSU: Why does my CORSAIR PSU smell "bad"? – Corsair
It''s normal for new Transformers to release some harmless odors from the varnish impregnation used in the coils for a week or two after energization. Older Transformers can also release some odor if
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Free Quote +Is it normal for a new PSU to smell?
It comes when PSU fan is on and psu has heated up a bit. Its not a burning smell but rather a heated oil type of smell, I can smell it when I bring my nose closer to the exhaust of the psu.
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I tried conectting my old psu but it only has a 6 pin connector for the GPU, what should I do? Get another psu, that''s all you can do really. Don''t take shortcuts with power supplies.
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Free Quote +PSU smells like plasticity?
New PSUs will often emit a smell which can be due to flux, adhesives or other materials used in manufacturing. This will typically go away with time and use, however there
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Free Quote +Is it normal for a new power supply to have a strong smell?
Yeah, it''s totally normal for new power supplies to have a weird smell when you first get them. Don''t sweat it too much! It usually fades over time as the components settle in.
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Free Quote +MSI ai1300p PCIE5 PSU
Yes, it''s normal for a new PSU to smell funny when it runs, i''ve rarely had a PSU that didn''t smell at the beginning. Some plastics (plasticizer) and lacquers for example are gassing out
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Free Quote +Strange psu smell
I recently bought an EVGA 600w power supply, I walked into the room to check on a windows update and noticed a peculiar smell coming from the psu, it smelled kind of like a AA battery
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Free Quote +New power supply smell : r/computerhelp
I would suggest an RMA as it could be a burning wire or something small that could kill your system. I have installed hundreds of new psu''s without a smell. PSU units that smell
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