Reduce coil noise for better audio quality.
Reduce coil noise for better audio quality.
Hello everyone, I recently purchased an ASROCK AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT and my system experienced severe coil whine. I thought it was the GPU since the noise intensified with more demanding games and varied with different scenes. Because the buzz is really bothersome, I’m considering returning the GPU (hope you’re okay). I’m looking into alternatives but don’t know the best way to prevent this issue. The online advice seems mixed, so I’m unsure what’s most helpful. Would switching to another RX 7900 XT model from a different brand like Asus TUF work? Or should I avoid this GPU altogether and opt for a completely different one? I’d appreciate some guidance on coil whine and its causes. For those interested, here’s my current setup: the parts list is available online. My CPU is an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 4.2 GHz, paired with a Deepcool AG620 cooler, a MSI PRO B650-P motherboard, G.Skill Ripjaws S5 RAM, a Samsung 970 Evo Plus SSD, and an ASRock Phantom Gaming OC Radeon RX 7900 XT video card. The power supply is a SeaSonic G12 model, and I’m considering the same case from Fractal Design.
It's impossible to completely prevent coil whine; it mainly depends on the specific setup and the frequency it picks up (whether you notice it or not).
GPU's, PSU's, monitors and motherboards can experience coil whine. It’s hard to pinpoint the exact source of the issue. The problem usually comes from power handling through transistors causing coil vibrations. You might find a better model or even a worse one within the same price range. I replaced my MSI VENTUS 2080 Super with a Palit Gamerock 2080 Super because of excessive coil whine on the MSI card, though the Palit could have done the same but luckily it didn’t. My RTX 4080 Gaming X Trio from MSI shows minimal to no coil whine. Switching to a TUF 7900 XT might reduce it, while another version could amplify it. It’s essentially a gamble right now. Generally, lower-end cards tend to have less coil whine compared to higher-tier and faster ones.
Signal flowing through induction coils within the GPU power system. These components are compact and arranged in rectangular sections on the circuit board. Certain cards contain more of them, others less. There’s no practical way to stop this. For maximum quiet performance—such as recording audio—consider moving the PC away or placing it in a quieter environment.
The site provides a clear explanation of coil whine, its origins, and ways to reduce or eliminate it. To address coil whine, I’ve tried applying hot glue to the problematic component. This method works by damping vibrations, as the non-conductive glue prevents short circuits. I’ve used this technique for many years without issues. Stay safe and happy building!
I recently purchased another GPU, but the issue remains identical. I'm really upset because the noise is completely intolerable. It seems the problem might be with the power supply unit, so I'm considering replacing it. Good luck to me, and please share any advice you have.
You're making progress with Tetris Effect: Connected. The high coil whine you're hearing is concerning. Many users have shared similar experiences with the ASRock Challenger RX 7900 GRE, and some have found that a more powerful PSU can make a big difference. Newegg suggests a 750W unit for this card, which is higher than your current 650W. Since you're curious about whether upgrading helped others, it might be worth testing a higher wattage PSU to see if it improves performance and reduces noise. Good luck!