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Is there a "Pop/Click" noise coming from your PC?

Is there a "Pop/Click" noise coming from your PC?

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mankamal10
Junior Member
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07-31-2022, 12:31 PM
#1
My PC specifications
=> Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Gaming Board
=> CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3500 Desktop Processor, 6 cores up to 4.1 GHz, 19MB cache, AM4
=> CPU cooler: DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 V2 Blue LED air cooler
=> Graphics card: ASUS PCIe X4 Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition, 8GB GDDR6 RAM
=> System fan: Arctic P12 PWM - 1 x 120 mm case fan, black
=> RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB), DDR4 3200MHZ, C16
=> SSD: Crucial BX500 480GB 3D NAND SATA, 6.35 cm (2.5-inch)
=> Power supply: Corsair CV450, CV Series, 80 Plus Bronze certified
=> Case: Ant Esports ICE-130AG
This machine is two years old.
A random pop or click noise has been occurring recently, starting about 3 months ago and getting more frequent. It usually appears right after approximately 10 to 15 minutes of logging in, sometimes while working. This has never happened before. I usually ignore it, as the PC runs perfectly—no blue screens or stutters.
I've tried several fixes:
1. Changed the socket on the power supply
2. Opened the side and back panels
3. Removed the system fans
Any suggestions? I saw other discussions suggesting it might be due to case expansion or contact issues. However, I don’t think that’s the case. I’m also not sure if the noise comes from failing capacitors or something else. I checked the capacitors and found none swollen.
Attached Video:
Check at 0:15
Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/CC_PljPHRjg?feature=share
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mankamal10
07-31-2022, 12:31 PM #1

My PC specifications
=> Motherboard: MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Gaming Board
=> CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3500 Desktop Processor, 6 cores up to 4.1 GHz, 19MB cache, AM4
=> CPU cooler: DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400 V2 Blue LED air cooler
=> Graphics card: ASUS PCIe X4 Dual GeForce RTX 3050 OC Edition, 8GB GDDR6 RAM
=> System fan: Arctic P12 PWM - 1 x 120 mm case fan, black
=> RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB), DDR4 3200MHZ, C16
=> SSD: Crucial BX500 480GB 3D NAND SATA, 6.35 cm (2.5-inch)
=> Power supply: Corsair CV450, CV Series, 80 Plus Bronze certified
=> Case: Ant Esports ICE-130AG
This machine is two years old.
A random pop or click noise has been occurring recently, starting about 3 months ago and getting more frequent. It usually appears right after approximately 10 to 15 minutes of logging in, sometimes while working. This has never happened before. I usually ignore it, as the PC runs perfectly—no blue screens or stutters.
I've tried several fixes:
1. Changed the socket on the power supply
2. Opened the side and back panels
3. Removed the system fans
Any suggestions? I saw other discussions suggesting it might be due to case expansion or contact issues. However, I don’t think that’s the case. I’m also not sure if the noise comes from failing capacitors or something else. I checked the capacitors and found none swollen.
Attached Video:
Check at 0:15
Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/CC_PljPHRjg?feature=share

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georgemk
Member
52
07-31-2022, 02:19 PM
#2
i think it’s likely this lower-grade power supply.
these parts were meant only for minimal power needs, not for gaming or heavy use.
though it might work fine now, i’m worried it could fail and damage connected devices.
even if it turns out to be something else causing the noise, i’d advise replacing it with a more stable, higher-quality PSU to avoid any serious issues.
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georgemk
07-31-2022, 02:19 PM #2

i think it’s likely this lower-grade power supply.
these parts were meant only for minimal power needs, not for gaming or heavy use.
though it might work fine now, i’m worried it could fail and damage connected devices.
even if it turns out to be something else causing the noise, i’d advise replacing it with a more stable, higher-quality PSU to avoid any serious issues.

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OpiDawse
Junior Member
9
08-06-2022, 12:58 PM
#3
Remove the side of the case, place an empty roll of paper towels near your ear, and shift it around inside the case until you locate the sound.
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OpiDawse
08-06-2022, 12:58 PM #3

Remove the side of the case, place an empty roll of paper towels near your ear, and shift it around inside the case until you locate the sound.

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teddybear116
Member
232
08-06-2022, 05:09 PM
#4
Consider swapping the power supply. I don’t have funds for a premium PSU, so I’ll search for another 650-watt bronze-rated one, such as the Cooler Master MWE 650 Bronze V2.
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teddybear116
08-06-2022, 05:09 PM #4

Consider swapping the power supply. I don’t have funds for a premium PSU, so I’ll search for another 650-watt bronze-rated one, such as the Cooler Master MWE 650 Bronze V2.

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TWcrafter
Junior Member
35
08-07-2022, 09:26 AM
#5
I verified it originated from Motherboard. Occurred in another area, bottom right part of MB.
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TWcrafter
08-07-2022, 09:26 AM #5

I verified it originated from Motherboard. Occurred in another area, bottom right part of MB.

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godzillaslime
Member
177
08-07-2022, 05:18 PM
#6
the bronze rating is unrelated to the dependability or construction standards of a power supply.
it simply reflects its energy efficiency classification.
when i mention "higher-tiered," i mean this rating isn't about it.
i'm talking about its overall construction and long-term reliability.
a reliable indicator has always been the warranty provided;
typically, 5 years or less suggests poor quality,
7 years indicates confidence in its overall performance,
and around 10 years usually points to the use of superior materials, placing it among the top-tier options.
there are some useful discussions on this topic:
Tom's - PSU recommendations and power supply discussion thread
Tom's PSU tier list
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godzillaslime
08-07-2022, 05:18 PM #6

the bronze rating is unrelated to the dependability or construction standards of a power supply.
it simply reflects its energy efficiency classification.
when i mention "higher-tiered," i mean this rating isn't about it.
i'm talking about its overall construction and long-term reliability.
a reliable indicator has always been the warranty provided;
typically, 5 years or less suggests poor quality,
7 years indicates confidence in its overall performance,
and around 10 years usually points to the use of superior materials, placing it among the top-tier options.
there are some useful discussions on this topic:
Tom's - PSU recommendations and power supply discussion thread
Tom's PSU tier list

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deth31
Junior Member
29
08-09-2022, 05:45 PM
#7
Bottom right position of the silver heatsink is here. Edit may appear black on your board.
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deth31
08-09-2022, 05:45 PM #7

Bottom right position of the silver heatsink is here. Edit may appear black on your board.

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spiderpigrider
Member
58
08-09-2022, 06:55 PM
#8
It originated from that area, it's a black one. The most frequent source is the top left corner of MB. This has been demonstrated in the video.
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spiderpigrider
08-09-2022, 06:55 PM #8

It originated from that area, it's a black one. The most frequent source is the top left corner of MB. This has been demonstrated in the video.

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TiTansio11
Member
189
08-10-2022, 03:33 AM
#9
Could replacing the motherboard be a typical step for your device?
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TiTansio11
08-10-2022, 03:33 AM #9

Could replacing the motherboard be a typical step for your device?