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My power supply is making noise while I play. Worried and looking for help.

My power supply is making noise while I play. Worried and looking for help.

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AlexPFM7
Member
52
09-15-2021, 08:30 AM
#1
I've asked around for the past few days on many sites, but I've gotten conflicting info. Some say they can't hear it, others say just replace the PSU, but before I jump the gun I want to make sure it's not something harmless like coil whine.
Had this PSU for a little under a month and I just installed it into a new build. Under heavy gaming it will make a noisy buzzing/humming sound. It's not a big deal since you have to literally put your ear up to it to hear it, but I'm a little worried. It's an MSI A650GL.
Clips of it are on my reddit post
here
Ryzen 5 5600x
Contac Silent 12
B550-A-Pro
32GB ddr4
500gb SSD and 4tb HDD
Zotac RTX 3060 12gb OC edition
MSI A650GL
HAF 932 Advanced(It's an old one, but it works fine.)
Windows 11 Home
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AlexPFM7
09-15-2021, 08:30 AM #1

I've asked around for the past few days on many sites, but I've gotten conflicting info. Some say they can't hear it, others say just replace the PSU, but before I jump the gun I want to make sure it's not something harmless like coil whine.
Had this PSU for a little under a month and I just installed it into a new build. Under heavy gaming it will make a noisy buzzing/humming sound. It's not a big deal since you have to literally put your ear up to it to hear it, but I'm a little worried. It's an MSI A650GL.
Clips of it are on my reddit post
here
Ryzen 5 5600x
Contac Silent 12
B550-A-Pro
32GB ddr4
500gb SSD and 4tb HDD
Zotac RTX 3060 12gb OC edition
MSI A650GL
HAF 932 Advanced(It's an old one, but it works fine.)
Windows 11 Home

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dmko
Member
125
09-15-2021, 03:32 PM
#2
Welcome to the forums, newcomer! When sharing a troubleshooting thread, it's important to provide detailed information about your setup. Please list your system specifications clearly, following this format:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Include the age of the PSU along with its make and model. Also, mention the BIOS version for your motherboard at this time.
You might find it helpful to use an A4 sheet, roll it into a cylinder, and hold one end near your ear while keeping the other to check for any unusual sounds.
It's not a major issue since you need to physically listen to it, but I'm a bit concerned. You have an MSI A650GL.
How close are you to the system?
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dmko
09-15-2021, 03:32 PM #2

Welcome to the forums, newcomer! When sharing a troubleshooting thread, it's important to provide detailed information about your setup. Please list your system specifications clearly, following this format:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
Include the age of the PSU along with its make and model. Also, mention the BIOS version for your motherboard at this time.
You might find it helpful to use an A4 sheet, roll it into a cylinder, and hold one end near your ear while keeping the other to check for any unusual sounds.
It's not a major issue since you need to physically listen to it, but I'm a bit concerned. You have an MSI A650GL.
How close are you to the system?

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Xjspdia
Junior Member
19
09-16-2021, 09:13 AM
#3
The tower is on my left, not too far away but still close enough to hear the fans a bit. Even if I pass by the case, I can't catch it clearly. Also, I forgot to list my parts again, but that's fixed now.
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Xjspdia
09-16-2021, 09:13 AM #3

The tower is on my left, not too far away but still close enough to hear the fans a bit. Even if I pass by the case, I can't catch it clearly. Also, I forgot to list my parts again, but that's fixed now.