Electronic parts making sounds in the recently installed machine
Electronic parts making sounds in the recently installed machine
I built a new gaming PC to upgrade from my old one. After setup, I noticed a buzzing sound coming from the GPU (RX 6700 XT). I assumed it was coil whine and sent the GPU back for replacement, temporarily using my old one (GTX 1660 Ti). Later, the new card began buzzing again. I put the GTX back into the old PC just to test games at night. The sequence is: GTX 1660 stays quiet → moves to new PC → buzzes → returns to old PC → continues buzzing. I suspect the new PSU might be faulty and worry about more damage. Your feedback would be really helpful. Thanks!
coilwhine often comes from the power supply unit, graphics card, or motherboard. It’s usually the PSU that’s the issue. Manufacturers say it’s not a defect. To fix it, you should start replacing parts, beginning with the PSU, since diagnosing the exact cause can be tricky and random.
New setup: Ryzen 7 5700X RX 6700 XT from ASUS Tough Gaming B450 Plus II with Corsair RMX series 750W 80+ Gold, 16GB G-Skill 3600 MHz. Old system: Ryzen 5 2600 GTX 1660 Ti from ASAROC B450 Pro EVGA 750W 80+ Gold, 16GB Corsair Vengeance 2133 MHz, Samsung 1TB SSD.
You can check the PSU and try a different one. Can PSU issues lead to lasting coil whine in your GPU? Your 1660 is still buzzing even after switching back, and the noise gets worse at higher FPS. It doesn’t change pitch as you described—coil whine usually does. Thanks for your patience!
Check for any debris or misplaced components inside the GPU fan area, especially after swapping parts. It could help avoid further issues.
I'm not familiar with this, but it's possible. It might seem odd, but the outcome varies based on the setup and frame rate. It could work in some cases, but I can't offer a solid suggestion. A fresh power supply might help, though I can't really recommend one without knowing your specific system and components.
It was a solid concept, though nothing came through. Everything appears fine there.
You're unsure why your old system is acting up again after you replaced the PSU. It seems the issue started after swapping your card, and now you're worried about a permanent problem. You're considering whether it's worth getting the motherboard replaced just in case. Either way, you're holding off for now.