ASUS ROG X670E-F motherboard produces loud high-pitched noise during operation.
ASUS ROG X670E-F motherboard produces loud high-pitched noise during operation.
Hello everyone, I've encountered a frustrating situation with my recent build. I'm dealing with a stubborn 10.5 kHz whine, which I've traced back to two consecutive ASUS ROG X670E-F motherboards - yes, the original and its replacement both have the exact same issue. I've eliminated the PSU and GPU as potential sources by swapping them out multiple times, leaving me pretty confident that the motherboard is the culprit. Has anyone else experienced this issue on this or similar models, even after replacements? Are there any BIOS adjustments that might help? Any other troubleshooting steps I've overlooked? Example of noise coming from the motherboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGtL0vaq7eQ My PC parts: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/fZnFFg Any advice or shared experiences would be very welcome.
Have you attempted assembling the PC on a standalone bench (excluding the case) using just the CPU, GPU, and memory? If you encounter any issues, it might mean you're dealing with unresolved problems. I can only suggest addressing potential power or grounding concerns.
Motherboards with coil whine aren't uncommon. It's less frequent than GPU issues because CPUs consume less power and produce fewer spikes, though it can still occur occasionally. My Z170 OC Formula tends to whine quite a bit (it's an older board but still), and there aren't many effective solutions available. You could try adjusting the switching frequency setting, although I haven't confirmed it works. Consider using high-quality noise-canceling headphones or a well-insulated case to reduce the sound. Those are your main options if you prefer not to replace the board again.
This type of noise from the board might be hazardous, as the frequency seems excessively high and loud. There must be a solution, otherwise it’s hard to overlook. Could you try undervolting or adjusting settings in BIOS? If that doesn’t work, I’ll have to replace it with another motherboard from a different manufacturer.
It's not harmful, just bothersome. The primary factors influencing coil whine in any design are the switching frequency and current draw. Undervolting doesn't significantly impact these aspects. It's also possible that the RAM is causing the noise, especially with DDR5 which includes power delivery features; adjusting the DDR5 switching frequency could potentially help reduce it.
I verified after exchanging the memory with another kit that the issue is the motherboard, and there was no change in the noise during the swap.