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Quick question about a PSU noise

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[H]ard|Gawd
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About two weeks ago, my PSU started making a high-pitched noise when I turned it on. I've noticed since then that it sometimes changes with load (opening up a program, etc). Although it isn't loud when the computer is on, it gets much louder once the computer shut down. Since the tower is right next to my bed, it is impossible to go to sleep while it's making it.

Because of this, I've taken to flipping the switch on the PSU off after I shut down the computer. When I do this, the noise will get much louder for 1.5 - 2 seconds before it fizzles out. I've noticed when I go to turn on the computer the next day though, the computer takes much longer to boot up (the monitor stays in it's powersaver phase for 2-3 min before the motherboard flash screen finally shows up). However, if I flip the PSU switch on, then wait a minute or so before powering up the computer, it boots up normally.

I was just wondering if flipping the PSU switch daily will have a detrimental effect on it in the long run. Thanks in advance.


*EDIT*

btw, I have a Tagan TG-480 PSU if it matters.
 
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