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strange noise and burning smell from PSU
Hi,
I have a backup pc with the following hardware:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @3,0 GHz
RAM: 4,5 GB DDR2 Dual Channel @856 MHz
Motherboard: Asus P5Q Pro
GPU: Ati Radeon HD 4870 X2 @800MHz/1000MHz
HDD: 200GB @7200rpm
2 case fans, power leds, 2xDVDs ROM
Powered by a NILOX 600W PSU.
Since I changed my GPU (from a GeForce GTS 450 to an HD 4870 X2), I noticed that my PSU makes a strange noise (similar to an electrical "beep") when i use games or other applications which make the GPU work at high performance.
Today I launched GPU-Z's render test in fullscreen mode, and after 5 minutes, hearing the "beep" from the PSU, I also noticed that it was really hot and I noticed a light burning smell. Immediatly I turned off my pc.
What should I do now? Should I replace the PSU with a new and better one? I don't want to burn my pc
(the PSU has got only 22A at 12V)