Re: Buzzing sound from switching PSU's?

From: William R. Walsh (newsgroups1_at_idontwantjunqueemail.walshcomptech.com)
Date: 08/07/04 

Date: Sat, 07 Aug 2004 03:32:58 GMT

Hi!

> Q: Is a little buzzing sound coming from SMPS, means any problem? The
> lamp/monitor/CPU work normally, so the SMPS is not problem.

Generally speaking, no. It usually indicates a supply that may be a little
cheap or undersized to the load its carrying. For older supplies it might
indicate a minor problem getting ready to occur, but generally you don't
have to worry about it.

William

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