Coil whine itself doesn't harm a PC, but excessive noise can indicate issues that might affect performance or longevity.
Coil whine itself doesn't harm a PC, but excessive noise can indicate issues that might affect performance or longevity.
Can't lead to any harm. I'd only consider an RMA if it bothers you greatly
What other sounds could this be besides coil whine? Could there be a more serious issue affecting the parts? The temperatures are normal around 60-61°C during gameplay in Horizon Zero Dawn. I just want to make sure any problems from the power supply won’t cause damage or overheating.
It might be a cable caught in the fan, or perhaps you need to lubricate it (though that’s unusual). It could also relate to an HDD producing noise—potentially a fan failure, which would mean you can return it for repair or try a DIY fix. Your power supply unit won’t respond this way, so the issue is likely mechanical. This kind of whine is normal and many brands don’t consider it a defect.
Certainly. If it were a fan in the PSU, it would stop before overheating. PSUs come with strong safeguards. If the PSU fails and carries away something else, it would likely point to another problem, not this one.