azbondz Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I just bought a GS600 psu. It seem that the fan didnt spin. After power on its spin for 3 to 4 seconds and stops. Does this normal? When I searching for info on it box it show a graph of fan noise(decibels) vs system load(watts) and from 0%-20% of system load the fan noise is 0. does this mean that the fan wont spin betwwen 0%-20% of the system load? however when I search the forum, I found this thread http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=102884 which have the same problem like me and one of the respond said that "the fan should always spin up on the GS600". But this thread is on early 2012 and mine is 2013 edition. So help me confirm this please. Does the fan should always spin on the GS600? Cause if yes I need to have it rma for replacement. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I just bought a GS600 psu. It seem that the fan didnt spin. After power on its spin for 3 to 4 seconds and stops This is normal! The fan will spin at full speed at BOOT and then stop until it is needed. Then it would be a combination of temps and load that determines when the fan spins. Run prime95 and furmark a the same time and that should get the fan spinning and then should then stop again once those programs are stopped and the PSU cools. I found this thread http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=102884 which have the same problem like me and one of the respond said that "the fan should always spin up on the GS600". This was the old model and does not apply to the new 2013 editions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbondz Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 well..if that so. thank for the info. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbondz Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 btw, what about the noise of the fan. does it still valid for this new model? the sound that it produce due to how the fan work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 btw, what about the noise of the fan. does it still valid for this new model? Shouldn't be an issue. Thats why they released the 2013 Edition was to address the fan issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbondz Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 i do think i hear some of the noise. in between the fan spin and stop - it steady state. (if you know what i mean) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted March 5, 2013 Corsair Employee Share Posted March 5, 2013 No not really can you post a Video of the sound you hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbondz Posted March 6, 2013 Author Share Posted March 6, 2013 this is the video of the sound that I heard. Since I recorded it using my old sony ericsson you need to maximum your audio volume to heard it. sorry for that. at 0.27-0.31 and 1.35-1.43 is when the fan start to spin. when I recorded this, I open google chrome with multiple tab (20++) and run DOTA 2 game with high gameplay setting. And I'm also a dual monitor user. Arent this should make the fan spin? thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbondz Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 So what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvngrc Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 i requested a RMA and got a new gs700 2013 edition. 2013 edition doesn't have the old problem but it has a other little problem. when the fan starts to spin it makes noise just a few seconds then returns to normal. and when it's stopping it makes a slight mechanic noise like rattling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutz94 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 when I recorded this, I open google chrome with multiple tab (20++) and run DOTA 2 game with high gameplay setting. And I'm also a dual monitor user. Arent this should make the fan spin? Not neccessarily! I would run prime 95 and furmark both at the same time to really stress the system and that should get the fnan to spin. Systems today just dont react like systems of days gone by. Being more efficient and not so power hungry it just opening tabs is hardly any strain at all on a system. You can see this by opening the system monitor and watch your CPU usage. Even games at high settings with a good efficient GPU will not stress the system much either anymore. It's just a mindset that is hard to change when compared to systems a few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azbondz Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 i requested a RMA and got a new gs700 2013 edition. 2013 edition doesn't have the old problem but it has a other little problem. when the fan starts to spin it makes noise just a few seconds then returns to normal. and when it's stopping it makes a slight mechanic noise like rattling. yepp..the same problem with my psu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnoishere Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 when the fan starts to spin it makes noise just a few seconds then returns to normal. and when it's stopping it makes a slight mechanic noise like rattling. I'm having this issue....after a spin cycle when it stops it'll make a vibrating kind of noise...looking at it, it appears to try to rotate backwards or like something is keeping it from moving forward....wrote Corsair about it....didn't know till now it might be a common problem.....damn.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polsom Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Yep i have a Gs-700 does the exact same thing but it only seems to kick in once the fan is about to turn on, it will occasionally rev up for a second then stop and continue the ridiculous noise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted March 14, 2013 Corsair Employee Share Posted March 14, 2013 If the fans spins then stops and somehow it would look like that it is going to spin again - That is perfectly normal even under small amount of load. The reason is, to exhaust hot air from the PSU, so typically you will see that fan spins briefly then stops from time to time. BUT while the fan is in that state and it produces a noise that is louder than any case fans while the side panel is closed, then that unit will need to be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnoishere Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 ...guess I'll have to replace it then....but I cut the barcode off the box and already sent it in for a rebate. Can I still have it replaced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employee RAM GUY Posted March 15, 2013 Corsair Employee Share Posted March 15, 2013 ...guess I'll have to replace it then....but I cut the barcode off the box and already sent it in for a rebate. Can I still have it replaced? That is totally fine. Just make sure to include all the cables that came with it. You can use any box you prefer, but of course make sure the PSU is properly padded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnoishere Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 ok I have a RMA...and there was no addition cables included in the box correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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