Enermax power supply question

[niggles]

So my power supply fan stays on even though computer is shut down. The PS is still obviously on, but the machine has been shut down. Is this normal for an Enermax 485 watt noisetaker?

 

[kyleb]

Originally posted by: niggles
So my power supply fan stays on even though computer is shut down. The PS is still obviously on, but the machine has been shut down. Is this normal for an Enermax 485 watt noisetaker?

Actually, yes! It's a feature - the fan stays on for 2 minutes after shutting down to ensure that the PSU reaches a cool temperature instead of abruptly shutting off.

That said, how do you like the PSU so far? (I have one as well)

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Originally posted by: kyleb

Originally posted by: niggles
So my power supply fan stays on even though computer is shut down. The PS is still obviously on, but the machine has been shut down. Is this normal for an Enermax 485 watt noisetaker?

Actually, yes! It's a feature - the fan stays on for 2 minutes after shutting down to ensure that the PSU reaches a cool temperature instead of abruptly shutting off.

That said, how do you like the PSU so far? (I have one as well)

Sounds like a pretty "cool" feature



Sorry, couldnt resist

 

[Puffnstuff]

Enermax is the sh!t. I have an enermax ps in all 4 machines in my house.

 

[unmerited]

I have an Enermax 420W Noisetaker. Very nice and quiet. Powers everything I have.



unmerited

 

[niggles]

sure enough that's it. my only other point is that it is occasionally loud, sounding like a vibration. I think it may be a wire rubbing the fan, will look to find out.

 

[Goi]

My Enermax Noisetaker 475W does that as well. So far so good. Any reputable branded 400+W PSU should be good enough for the majority of the systems out there anyway. I just picked Enermax coz I liked them and they were reasonably cheap.