Power Supply Whine, Need Audiophile Help


Ok posting this problem on an audiophile board... because you guys seems far more knowledgable regarding things like this.

The problem is with the 37ish PC power supplies i plug into my wall. ive tried every socket in my apartment. immediatly when the power supply are plugged into my wall (no computer components attached), they emit a high pitched whine. whine increases in volume once the power supply is flipped on the On "I" position.

Im not positive, but I think the whine is coming from the transformers. This whine is not normal.. and theres no way all 37 PSU's could be defective.

My question for you guys is... could poor wiring.. bad sockets, whatever... cause this?? Will a power conditioner solve this? What can I buy.. for a reasonable price.. that will send clean, constant powre to my electrical components.

Id appreciate any and all help.
thank you
128x128dwgingrich

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Richard,

I do not have 37 PSU's plugged into the wall at once. Ive tested 37 different PSU's , all of which are having problems. I know that a light hum or whine is normal for a SMPS. A high pitched whine audible from 10 yards away is not normal especially when the PSU is not under load.

I managed to eliminate some of the whine my moving my pc into another room and onto another socket. Problem is now, this p.o.s. antec i finally settled with is having problems in 3d apps. ive ordered an ocz 600w psu which has higher amps on the 12v rails.

thanks for the help.