Corsair assures consumers that the audible clicking sound emanating from their power supply units (PSUs) poses no danger, nonetheless, they will replace the affected PSUs for free.
Heads Up! Corsair Fixes Clicking Issue in RMe Power Supplies
Fear not, PC enthusiasts! If you've been bothered by that irritating clicking noise coming from your Corsair RMe power supply, you're in luck. Corsair has officially confirmed that they've nailed down the source of the issue and will be replacing affected units.
According to the tech media outlet, Computerbase, Corsair addressed the clicking noise problem with RMe PSUs on June 11, assuring customers that the updated versions are now being shipped. If you own an RMe power supply that's exhibiting this excessive noise, don't hesitate to reach out to Corsair's customer support team for a replacement.
Apparent initially on the 2025 Corsair RM1000e, the clicking noise issue surfaced on other models too, including the RM650e, RM750e, and RM850e. However, it's the 1000W RM1000e model that's been hit the hardest due to a combination of factors causing the problem[1].
Curious about what exactly is causing this nuisance? Well, it turns out the clicking sound is the byproduct of the power flowing into the resounding tank, an internal component that stores energy produced by the switching MOSFETs[1]. When the load on the power supply changes, the frequency is modulated between the switching MOSFETs at near-zero voltage to improve efficiency, leading to the audible clicking sound.
Overall, Corsair has clarified that the affected power supplies are perfectly safe, despite the irritating noise. Fortunately, Corsair seems to have triumphed over this issue, so you can expect new units to be devoid of clicking noises[1]. If you've been on the fence about upgrading due to this annoyance, it looks like it's time to consider a new power supply from Corsair!
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