Alienware Aurora R6 clicking noise

It may be the power supply fan as the noise is definitely coming from the

PSU. The other two fans are not making any noise.

Nachtwandler wrote:

So is it the power supply or the fan? 

You said the noise was coming from the Power Supply area. So, it could be the fan inside the Power Supply.

I can't see or hear your machine from here. Either you or Alienware support will have to open the side cover and verify where exactly the noise is coming from. There are other moving parts and fans in the machine that could instead be the problem.  However, if you read this thread and others, you will understand that there is a high probability that the sound is actually coming from the power supply's main cooling fan ... specifically, the fan's bearing.

True true. I opened a support thing. waiting to see what they say. they still haven't gotten back to me. hopefully fixed soon. the sound sounds like old dial-up internet from way back in the day haha so annoying. Thanks for the input guys. If they don't do anything about it, I will return it or get a new power supply altogether. It will be hard to figure out what is compatible. 

Nachtwandler wrote:

1. the sound sounds like old dial-up internet from way back in the day haha so annoying.

2. It will be hard to figure out what is compatible. 

1. Before I got my power-supply replaced, the rattling sound of my old one came and went (depending on fan's speed). It reminded me of a geiger counter.

2. I asked before, but you didn't answer ... what power-supply did you get ... the 460w or 850w ?

850

Ok, then you probably have this currently:

DPN: 48Y6D - PWR SPLY, 850W, EPA, BRONZE, HUNTKEY

So, just request this, and get it installed. 

DPN: N1WJD - PWR SPLY, 850W, EPA, BRONZE, DELTA

Delta-made power-supplies are know to be pretty good. Many computer manufacturers use them (Dell, HP, etc. and also for their business-lines and servers). It will fit perfectly in that space on that bracket.

It's held-in with a few screws. It's cables are "modular" , so you (or technician) just swaps 12 or so colored plugs at the back of the power-supply. I took some phone pics before I started. The power cables/wires stay routed thru the computer. If you are familiar with working inside computers, it's pretty easy. Took me about 30 minutes, start to finish.  

You are welcome to find and buy an after-market power-supply that fits perfectly and is proper wattage. I suggest something like a nice Corsair. You will also have to replace all the power supply cables in machine with the new ones. This option is quite a bit more work, but it is possible if you know what you are doing. Good luck with all of that. I instead chose to get an original OEM Dell part installed for free, under the warranty I paid for. My whole machine is still under it's full extended warranty since I chose to use Dell parts.

Final option is to request and coordinate a full return (if you act quickly). Get the machine un-installed and shipped back. Walk away from deal and wait for your refund.

alright if they get back to me and will send someone to fix it. I will request that power supply even if it cost extra. 

Nachtwandler wrote:

 I will request that power supply even if it cost extra. 

It will NOT cost extra.
 
However, I would specifically request the Delta-made 850w unit so that you don't accidentally just get another Huntkey-850w installed, and have to go through all this again in a few months.

Hi, 

I'm also having this clicking problem, but same as some other posters, there is no option to pm you anywhere...

I can't message Alienware-Rodrigo, having the same problem, clicking noises

Hi , 

You should be able to send me a PM now, please include your Service Tag. 

I already send you the service tag.

hey there im also having clicking issues on my out of the box aurora r6. But also its not letting me pm you when i hover over your name

Click his name and click Follow and then use the action bar to send message.

Alienware-Rodrigo is asking for my phone and address. Should I give it to him or call the dell phone number support ?