Coil whine in the Gigabyte Radeon 9070 XT Gaming OC GPU is a common concern for users.
Coil whine in the Gigabyte Radeon 9070 XT Gaming OC GPU is a common concern for users.
Hello friends! I suspect there might be coil whine on my new setup. I think it’s coming from my GPU, and while I’m okay with a bit of noise, I’m concerned it could affect the lifespan or performance of my card. I’m not an expert, but based on what I know, coil whine is usually just a minor annoyance and shouldn’t be a major worry unless it starts to impact audio quality. In my situation, the noise isn’t loud or bothersome, but I want reassurance that my 800 dollar card is safe for the long term. It seems to be working well without any noticeable decline in quality. Another worry is that the whine might get worse over time, but from what I’ve read online, it tends to become quieter rather than louder. If you think this isn’t coil whine, please let me know—I’m just a casual observer. 😊
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The noise isn’t coming from the fans; it continues even when the GPU fans aren’t spinning. It might be related to the fans themselves. I didn’t test them off.
You could try placing an A4 sheet of paper into a cylinder and holding one end near your ear while listening to the other end for the source of the sound.
Coil whine can occur at any point in a power delivery part, so check the VRM area on your motherboard and the back of your GPU. If the noise appears during specific tests, it could be due to being pushed beyond its limits or the component quality is low.
If you suspect the GPU is the issue, consider reaching out to your seller and the manufacturer (Gigabyte) to see if an RMA is possible.
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CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 4.7GHz, 8-Core processor
CPU cooler: Corsair iCUE Link Titan 360 RX LCD with 73.5 CFM liquid cooling
Motherboard: MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk Wifi ATX AM5 board
RAM: G.Skill Triedent z5 RGB, 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-7600 CL36 memory
Storage: One 1 TB SSD and another 500 GB SSD. Model unknown, sorry for the confusion.
GPU: Gigabyte Gaming OC Radeon RX 9070XT, 16 GB video card
Power supply: Corsair RM1000E (2023), 1000 W, 80+ Gold certified, fully modular ATX design
New and unused
Case: HYTE Y70 ATX mid-tower chassis
Operating system: Windows 11, 64-bit Professional Edition (build 26100)
Display: Sceptre E249B-FPT168, 24-inch edgeless LED IPS HD gaming monitor
I believe the GPU might be the source of the issue and I’ve already filed a tech support ticket with AMD. Should I also contact Gigabyte for assistance? I bought it on Amazon, not directly from their site, but I’m not sure if it was a third-party seller.
Regarding audio monitoring, I’m closely listening and testing. It appears the GPU is likely causing the coil whine, though it isn’t extremely loud. The CPU runs at full capacity throughout the tests.
During a CPU stress test (Cinebench), the coil whine is noticeable but not overly loud, especially when the case is closed and my phone isn’t placed directly on it. At peak load, it draws 400W.
In contrast, during GPU stress testing, the whine appears but isn’t harsh.
When components are pushed beyond their limits, could this pose a risk of damage? While coil whine usually isn’t a serious concern, I’m concerned because I invested a lot (2,800 USD) and don’t want any parts to fail.
The noise gets quieter when the system isn’t under heavy load and increases during tasks like gaming or stress testing.
Just to give you peace of mind, coil whine isn't typically damaging, though it can be bothersome. If you're okay with that faint buzz, don't worry too much about it.
Also, the Gigabyte brand tends to be a bit more affordable, which is why you get what you pay for.
Hi, I recently purchased the 9060XT 16GB Sapphire Pulse. At first, I noticed a coil sound that sounded more like rattling or vibration than whine, especially when the GPU was under load. It was mostly noticeable at the start of games and then faded out, though it was still present. However, after replacing my PSU with an MSI MAG A750GL, I no longer hear any coil whine or similar noises. My previous Enermax Platinum PSU was still functional but had become outdated.