Your PC’s PSU fan is designed to stay idle when you’re running the system at 50% load. The reason for this, and why it won’t turn on even though you are under 40%, or not spinning in some cases when temperatures reach higher than normal levels (over 60 degrees Celsius), has been attributed by many researchers as being due primarily from two factors:
- An inadequate electrical supply created through low power output ;
- A high ambient temperature can affect its operation significantly.
Diagnosing whether there could be a faulty component within either of these areas would require additional testing with expensive equipment such as cycle-by-cycle monitoring devices like what we carry here which will give more detailed information about performance problems across different sections including how much power each part has.
PSU fans are a common component in power supplies, but some PSUs come without them. These passive coolers can get very hot under full load and rely on case airflow for cooling when the fan inside stops working you might risk over-exposure to heat from your components which could lead to many problems with stability or function! But don’t worry there is still hope if that happens put it upside down near an air conditioning vent until repairs have been made
Why your PSU Fan is Not Spinning?
The following are various causes of the PSU fan not spinning and they apply regardless if you’ve got a Corsair, EVGA, or Thermaltake Power Supply Unit in your system.
If there is no power input: Try plugging in an appliance such as another computer to see if this solves any issues with yours being slow.
For dirty/dusty contacts on both sides – use compressed air periodically while blowing away all dust around these parts then clean off residue after each session.
When it comes to power supplies, most of the high-quality ones offer a semi-passive cooling mode. In this type of operation, under low loads or when not being used and as soon as you start using your computer with games on a resolution higher than 1600×900 for example (Full HD), then typically their fans will turn on automatically so they can keep cool enough without overheating any component inside that could cause damage over time if left unchecked Our modern-day laptops also have an option called No-Fan Mode which shuts down all unnecessary parts including heatsinks during light usage – great solution since we’re constantly Plugged In!
Regardless of what type of PSU you have, if the fan does not spin at all while under heavy load or when playing games that require lots of processing power then there’s probably something wrong. It could be due to an overheating issue which should be fixed immediately with some relief coming soon!
Faulty Fan
Regardless of what type of PSU you have, if the fan does not spin at all while under heavy load or when playing games that require lots of processing power then there’s probably something wrong. It could be due to an overheating issue which should be fixed immediately with some relief coming soon.
The modern-day ATX power supplies are typically 120mm, while smaller form factor SFX and TFX units have 92mm or 80mm fans. You can find replacement aftermarket cooling fans for your PSU on various sites online that will work just as well with these models since they all use the same 2-pin connector type.
Though there may be some minor differences in sizes depending upon which size is being replaced! It’s important to ensure maximum airflow so try looking out options available where you buy them from if possible because this will offer better Cooling Performance by pushing more air through each hole at higher speeds than what’d otherwise happen naturally due to either lack thereof (low static pressure)
PSU Fan making noise
If your PSU fan makes a whining or grinding noise, then you can lubricate it with light oil. This will help to reduce the amount of future trouble that it might cause once- however if this isn’t enough and the bearing has worn out completely in addition to being noisy; I would recommend replacing rather than just trying again later on down the line when things get worse!
Other Reasons
The power supply’s cooling system can fail in a variety of ways. The most common failure mode is the loss or disconnection of one component from another, which will prevent it from running smoothly and efficiently as designed without causing permanent damage to hardware components within your computer setup.
The PSU fan oftentimes becomes disconnected with either its connector at 1/2 inch inches distance away (located on PCB) or due to other internal circuit flaws that cause electrical shorts leading up through cables going into our mainboard.
If you’re noticing that your power supply fan is extremely annoying from the get-go, then replacing it will help. The Noctua NF-A15 PWM takes the top spot as one of the quieter fans on this list and offers good overall performance with its low-frequency noise level (20 dB).