Quiet operation of the cooler is important for performance.
Quiet operation of the cooler is important for performance.
If it sounds higher pitched, it's likely the GPU coil whine. This refers to the vibration of coils inside inductors as electricity flows through them. It occurs during gameplay because the GPU uses inductors and capacitors, sending more power when active and less when idle. Coil whine doesn't harm your card and won't impact performance or lifespan. Hope this clarifies things!