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Board making noise. Strange whine coming from it.

Board making noise. Strange whine coming from it.

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ssheerio
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04-06-2020, 04:29 AM
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I just finished assembling a new PC with these specifications: NZXT H700i Case, Intel I7-10700k processor, Gigabyte Aorus Z490 Pro, AX, NZXT Kraken X63 AIO, Gigabyte RTX 2070, Samsung 970 Pro NVMe SSD, Samsung 860 QVO SSD. After installation of Windows 10 and driver updates, I noticed a buzzing or static sound inside the case. At first I assumed it was the fans, then thought it might be the SATA drive, followed by the PSU. Eventually I focused on the motherboard, specifically the area near where the audio amp and back IO panel connect. The noise sounds like static or buzzing and has become increasingly bothersome. It only occurs when entering BIOS or safe mode in Windows 10, which makes me wonder if it's a software problem rather than hardware failure. I checked my audio drivers—they were up to date, including the Gigabyte Realtek HD Audio Driver. I also looked into coil whine in the VRM area of the motherboard, as some users reported similar issues after replacing their PSU. Since I moved my old PSU to this new build, it’s possible that the change contributed to the problem. Could coil whine in the VRM be the cause? If so, upgrading to a quieter PSU might help.
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ssheerio
04-06-2020, 04:29 AM #1

I just finished assembling a new PC with these specifications: NZXT H700i Case, Intel I7-10700k processor, Gigabyte Aorus Z490 Pro, AX, NZXT Kraken X63 AIO, Gigabyte RTX 2070, Samsung 970 Pro NVMe SSD, Samsung 860 QVO SSD. After installation of Windows 10 and driver updates, I noticed a buzzing or static sound inside the case. At first I assumed it was the fans, then thought it might be the SATA drive, followed by the PSU. Eventually I focused on the motherboard, specifically the area near where the audio amp and back IO panel connect. The noise sounds like static or buzzing and has become increasingly bothersome. It only occurs when entering BIOS or safe mode in Windows 10, which makes me wonder if it's a software problem rather than hardware failure. I checked my audio drivers—they were up to date, including the Gigabyte Realtek HD Audio Driver. I also looked into coil whine in the VRM area of the motherboard, as some users reported similar issues after replacing their PSU. Since I moved my old PSU to this new build, it’s possible that the change contributed to the problem. Could coil whine in the VRM be the cause? If so, upgrading to a quieter PSU might help.

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04-12-2020, 04:30 PM
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Finding precise reasons behind unusual noises can be frustrating. You often need a focused listening tool. Typical solutions include a rolled-up sheet of paper or a hose fitted with a micro funnel directed toward your ear. This lets you adjust its position for better accuracy. Coil whine usually indicates a cracked magnet inside the coil, which is common due to brittleness and stress. The audible sound comes from vibration frequencies that shift depending on the computer’s activity. Human hearing ranges are narrow, so noises outside this range go unnoticed even if they occur. Pets tend to detect a broader spectrum and can perceive sounds we miss. Changes in frequency can alter the noise—sometimes people reduce whines by slightly altering the system’s frequency.
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04-12-2020, 04:30 PM #2

Finding precise reasons behind unusual noises can be frustrating. You often need a focused listening tool. Typical solutions include a rolled-up sheet of paper or a hose fitted with a micro funnel directed toward your ear. This lets you adjust its position for better accuracy. Coil whine usually indicates a cracked magnet inside the coil, which is common due to brittleness and stress. The audible sound comes from vibration frequencies that shift depending on the computer’s activity. Human hearing ranges are narrow, so noises outside this range go unnoticed even if they occur. Pets tend to detect a broader spectrum and can perceive sounds we miss. Changes in frequency can alter the noise—sometimes people reduce whines by slightly altering the system’s frequency.

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