I have a Seasonic X-400 Gold that runs my UnRaid server. Issue is, now it only works sometimes? I can power it on, nothing happens, but turn the on/off switch on the backside on and off like 10 times and suddently it fires. There is something wrong with it, but I cant figure out what or why. So, I dont totally trust it any longer. My UnRaid is only powered on maximum 3 times per month, its a cold storage local backup. So it runs 5 harddrives and a ssd, a low power CPU and 2x sata controllers, plus 4 fans. I know It dont pull more than around 150watt in total, so the 400w is no limit Modular design is a big plus, as it helps routing in my 4U case But what should I replace it with? Dont want to spend a fortune due to the not so often use, but then again, also want a reliable unit that dobt catches fire. What to do?
Lots of very cheap, decent quality PSUs on sale at Scan right now: https://www.scan.co.uk/todayonly/psus
I ended up getting a pretty good deal on this thing https://www.bequiet.com/en/powersupply/1539 And now while im at it anyway, I also ordered a new case. Much better cooling for the drives, and much more quiet https://www.antec.com/product/case/p101-silent Swapping the fans out with redux fans all around instead. Problem solved (fingers crossed)
Have you tested the PSU? like with a paper clip? you may find it's the motherboard. Stick a paper clip on it and see if it starts every time.
Yup I did, also tested the motherboard with a different PSU, motherboard totally work. The psu dont, and i dont know why. I tested it with a clip and a molex fan, so i could see when the fan spun up it was on, it works about 1 out of 10 tries
The most common fault with PSUs is bad (read: cheap) electrolytic caps... even just one bad cap can mean life or death for the unit. If you are thinking about putting the PSU in the trash, hit me up first - I will happily pay postage if you are willing to send it to me (if you are in the UK)!
