Does this sound like a failing power supply?

drjoeshmoe

New Member
Ok, A new power supply is in the mail so I hope my problems are from a 2 year old xfx PRO550W.

I recently moved, at the same time I purchased a topping TP30 T-amp to use for sound, it is a USB DAC amp.

First problem, when plugging things into or adjusting a fan on the same circuit, I get popping and when using Itunes it will kill the audio all together until I restart Itunes.

Second problem, I get audio skipping avery few seconds to a minute.
I downloaded DPC Latency checker and it is showing huge spikes of as high as 36,000us. It is saying the cause is bad drivers behaving bad, recommends disable/reinable drivers until I find the one.

I Purchased an APC Line-R 1200 Voltage regulator, I thought for sure this would stop the audio problems with interference from other electronics on the same circuit, It did nothing!

Strangely I also noticed some static when unplugging my usb printer cable and this also killed my audio...
I am far from a computer tech but I am thinking bad power supply which is why I amazon'd one.

Any input on this one?
thanks!
 
Also wanted to add, I tryed plugging in my wifes laptop to the same outlet, connected the usb dac amp, got no problems at all.

I also purchased this item: eForCity 20 / 24-pin Power Supply Tester.
It is a basic tester, all lights lite up fine.
 
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