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Issue occurs when the RAM emits a whining noise during operation.

Issue occurs when the RAM emits a whining noise during operation.

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boomgrain
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09-30-2023, 09:21 AM
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It's odd sometimes—it really stands out. The RGB in the center vanished when I turned off the RAM. Do you think adding the 1.38V to the voltage might be the reason?
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boomgrain
09-30-2023, 09:21 AM #1

It's odd sometimes—it really stands out. The RGB in the center vanished when I turned off the RAM. Do you think adding the 1.38V to the voltage might be the reason?

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byFreek
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09-30-2023, 06:02 PM
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The RAM lacks coils, which means the issue could be with the motherboard or power supply unit. Coil whine happens when electricity flows and becomes noticeable, but it doesn't necessarily indicate a problem—it just gets louder.
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byFreek
09-30-2023, 06:02 PM #2

The RAM lacks coils, which means the issue could be with the motherboard or power supply unit. Coil whine happens when electricity flows and becomes noticeable, but it doesn't necessarily indicate a problem—it just gets louder.

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maskeddeath85
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10-01-2023, 05:35 PM
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Avoid exceeding 1.35v initially, then enable RGB lighting. The coil whine should not originate from your RAM; it likely comes from the PSU, motherboard, or GPU.
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maskeddeath85
10-01-2023, 05:35 PM #3

Avoid exceeding 1.35v initially, then enable RGB lighting. The coil whine should not originate from your RAM; it likely comes from the PSU, motherboard, or GPU.

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Fr0styyy
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10-02-2023, 12:16 PM
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I disabled the CPU, case, and GPU fans and placed my ear near the motherboard. The noise is strongest when I put it on RAM, suggesting it might be the RAM. The GPU makes a different whine, especially when FPS exceeds 400. I haven't ruled out the motherboard yet, but I don’t think it’s the issue since the B450 Mortar appears stable. I’ve already overclocked and don’t want to go back to 1.35V. However, turning off the RGB lights seems to reduce or eliminate the noise.
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Fr0styyy
10-02-2023, 12:16 PM #4

I disabled the CPU, case, and GPU fans and placed my ear near the motherboard. The noise is strongest when I put it on RAM, suggesting it might be the RAM. The GPU makes a different whine, especially when FPS exceeds 400. I haven't ruled out the motherboard yet, but I don’t think it’s the issue since the B450 Mortar appears stable. I’ve already overclocked and don’t want to go back to 1.35V. However, turning off the RGB lights seems to reduce or eliminate the noise.

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RedFoxxGaming
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10-07-2023, 06:30 AM
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It might be the coils close to the slot pins, but coil whine won't harm your components. If the sound bothers you a lot, switch off the RGB or send the motherboard back for repair.
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RedFoxxGaming
10-07-2023, 06:30 AM #5

It might be the coils close to the slot pins, but coil whine won't harm your components. If the sound bothers you a lot, switch off the RGB or send the motherboard back for repair.

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10-07-2023, 11:51 AM
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The RAM could be using PWM. My Razer Chroma RGB keyboard operates via PWM and produces a high-pitched sound when brightness exceeds 10%. I maintain the brightness at 5% to avoid the noise. If possible, adjust the RGB brightness or switch to a static color. A relevant discussion is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/co...ble_whine/
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SuchQuicks
10-07-2023, 11:51 AM #6

The RAM could be using PWM. My Razer Chroma RGB keyboard operates via PWM and produces a high-pitched sound when brightness exceeds 10%. I maintain the brightness at 5% to avoid the noise. If possible, adjust the RGB brightness or switch to a static color. A relevant discussion is here: https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/co...ble_whine/

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