Coil Whine Problem

[m0rgh]

There is a loud, high pitched annoying sound coming from the back of my PC, which I've been told is "coil whine". Here is a short clip I just uplouded of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCczCflXziI . Is there any way to fix this? Or is this normal? Thanks

[Azza ☠]

Does the "coil whine" change pitch depending on the graphics card workout (such as in hardcore gaming)?

How old is the graphics card and is it still under warranty?

[HEART]

Not sure why you bifercated your post, OP. Your other one was fine, no need to re-post.

[m0rgh]

Originally posted by Silversun ✴ Moon 0430:

Not sure why you bifercated your post, OP. Your other one was fine, no need to re-post.

Because I recorded a video, and I know what it is now, just making sure what it is and if its ok with the video

[m0rgh]

Originally posted by Azza ☠:

Does the "coil whine" change pitch depending on the graphics card workout (such as in hardcore gaming)?

How old is the graphics card and is it still under warranty?

Not really. I can hear it currently while not under load at all. Probably will buy a new graphics card soon in the upcoming month or so. Not sure where it's coming from, do you think it's from the graphics card?

[HEART]

It can be the MB, Video Card, or PSU...

[m0rgh]

Originally posted by Silversun ✴ Moon 0430:

It can be the MB, Video Card, or PSU...

Yeah I know, just don't know which one, but I want to figure it out so I can know and maybe fix it

[Azza ☠]

Originally posted by StrikerMPH:

Originally posted by Silversun ✴ Moon 0430:

It can be the MB, Video Card, or PSU...

Yeah I know, just don't know which one, but I want to figure it out so I can know and maybe fix it

Get some paper or light cardboard, roll it into a tight cone shape. Open the side of the PC while it's running and listen directly to the graphics card, then PSU (power supply unit), then the CPU/Motherboard.

In most cases, it will be the graphics card "Coil Whine"... in which replacement might be required (or just learning to live with it). You can safely ignore it.

If it is the PSU or CPU/Motherboard, then it's not an issue to ignore.

Also, check for minor issues - such as a wire resting on the fan, clogged dust or broken fan blade, etc.

[HEART]

You will need to test each component to see which one is doing it. The easiest is to remove the GPU and use onboard graphics. Replace the PSU with a different one if you have it.The MB is the most difficult of course, but if you test the other 2 and they do not make the noise, then that leaves the MB as the most likely culprit. I'm not sure what other components can cause it.

[m0rgh]

Originally posted by Azza ☠:

Originally posted by StrikerMPH:

Yeah I know, just don't know which one, but I want to figure it out so I can know and maybe fix it

Get some paper or light cardboard, roll it into a tight cone shape. Open the side of the PC while it's running and listen directly to the graphics card, then PSU (power supply unit), then the CPU/Motherboard.

In most cases, it will be the graphics card "Coil Whine"... in which replacement might be required (or just learning to live with it). You can safely ignore it.

If it is the PSU or CPU/Motherboard, then it's not an issue to ignore.

Also, check for minor issues - such as a wire resting on the fan, clogged dust or broken fan blade, etc.

I honestly can not tell. Sounds more like the PSU than the gpu, but I can't tell. The paper method isn't working well with me

[m0rgh]

Originally posted by Azza ☠:

Originally posted by StrikerMPH:

Yeah I know, just don't know which one, but I want to figure it out so I can know and maybe fix it

Get some paper or light cardboard, roll it into a tight cone shape. Open the side of the PC while it's running and listen directly to the graphics card, then PSU (power supply unit), then the CPU/Motherboard.

In most cases, it will be the graphics card "Coil Whine"... in which replacement might be required (or just learning to live with it). You can safely ignore it.

If it is the PSU or CPU/Motherboard, then it's not an issue to ignore.

Also, check for minor issues - such as a wire resting on the fan, clogged dust or broken fan blade, etc.

Ok... I'm pretty sure it is PSU. Is that something I should be worried about? When putting my ear up to the back of my computer, it sounds like it's coming from the power supply.

[Azza ☠]

Originally posted by StrikerMPH:

Originally posted by Azza ☠:

Get some paper or light cardboard, roll it into a tight cone shape. Open the side of the PC while it's running and listen directly to the graphics card, then PSU (power supply unit), then the CPU/Motherboard.

In most cases, it will be the graphics card "Coil Whine"... in which replacement might be required (or just learning to live with it). You can safely ignore it.

If it is the PSU or CPU/Motherboard, then it's not an issue to ignore.

Also, check for minor issues - such as a wire resting on the fan, clogged dust or broken fan blade, etc.

Ok... I'm pretty sure it is PSU. Is that something I should be worried about? When putting my ear up to the back of my computer, it sounds like it's coming from the power supply.

What PSU brand is it?

Depends on the Tier (quality) and the type of sound.

Make sure it's not clogged with dust, if so get a can of compressed air to clean out. Check the fan blades for damage.

Ensure it's not a capacitor making the noise, as that's a sign of it dying (this is more of a hissing sound). Or the PSU rail damaged. If so, stop using the PC right away and don't use it again till the PSU is replaced. Damaged PSU can cause unstable voltage, random crashing, and starts to damage other components and the motherboard if prolong use.

If it's coil whine, some cases is fine to live with, but just annoying... replace if desired.

For example: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/blog/2013/september/coil-whine

[Bad 💀 Motha]

Does your BIOS have options for "LoadLine Calibration" for CPU, PCIE, etc. ?
If so, try enable all of those and then save&exit; and re-test the config.
See if the sound or overall presence of the coil-whine then changes with these enabled.