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Sound coming from the space between CPU and GPU

Sound coming from the space between CPU and GPU

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AimZen
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06-15-2022, 08:22 AM
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Hello, I’m hoping my intention is to verify the PC’s stability before use. I’ve looked at similar articles, which are relevant: and My concerns start here—could this be coil whine? Any suggestions on resolving it? It seems to have appeared today, but the PC has been running with current components for about two months. If it’s indeed coil whine, does it possibly connect to recent games or software updates? The only changes I noticed were in troubleshooting steps: when under higher load near CPU-GPU boundary, buzzing began around 2-3 minutes into a demanding game like "Red Dead Redemption," "Tower of Fantasy," or "Assassins Valhalla." The noise was steady. When I pressed Alt-Tab and opened a pop-up for Windows account control, it became a persistent clicking sound. After closing the pop-up, the original buzzing returned. From Task Manager, usage spikes matched the noise changes: GPU noise dropped to half when CPU/GPU ran at full load, while only one component was active. I suspect the sound isn’t coming from the power supply unit—it’s likely originating from the case vents or airflow. When I opened the case, the noise was mid-range; inside it sounded louder. Testing the coolers didn’t reveal any issues. PC specifications: Power Plan 11, 1000W, Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS, PowerColor, RX 6900X, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, Meshify.
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AimZen
06-15-2022, 08:22 AM #1

Hello, I’m hoping my intention is to verify the PC’s stability before use. I’ve looked at similar articles, which are relevant: and My concerns start here—could this be coil whine? Any suggestions on resolving it? It seems to have appeared today, but the PC has been running with current components for about two months. If it’s indeed coil whine, does it possibly connect to recent games or software updates? The only changes I noticed were in troubleshooting steps: when under higher load near CPU-GPU boundary, buzzing began around 2-3 minutes into a demanding game like "Red Dead Redemption," "Tower of Fantasy," or "Assassins Valhalla." The noise was steady. When I pressed Alt-Tab and opened a pop-up for Windows account control, it became a persistent clicking sound. After closing the pop-up, the original buzzing returned. From Task Manager, usage spikes matched the noise changes: GPU noise dropped to half when CPU/GPU ran at full load, while only one component was active. I suspect the sound isn’t coming from the power supply unit—it’s likely originating from the case vents or airflow. When I opened the case, the noise was mid-range; inside it sounded louder. Testing the coolers didn’t reveal any issues. PC specifications: Power Plan 11, 1000W, Asus TUF GAMING X570-PLUS, PowerColor, RX 6900X, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, Meshify.

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staeren
Junior Member
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06-15-2022, 08:22 AM
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It seems like a slightly loose fan bearing becomes noticeable at certain RPMs. The fan curves can look unusual, even when running just your CPU. It might not reach full speed or could be around 95% capacity. From the video, I wouldn't attribute it to coil whine, but it's tough to confirm with just a visual.
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staeren
06-15-2022, 08:22 AM #2

It seems like a slightly loose fan bearing becomes noticeable at certain RPMs. The fan curves can look unusual, even when running just your CPU. It might not reach full speed or could be around 95% capacity. From the video, I wouldn't attribute it to coil whine, but it's tough to confirm with just a visual.

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SrRaposo
Junior Member
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06-15-2022, 08:22 AM
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I've adjusted the GPU fan settings but didn't notice any change in noise. I also touched the CPU fan and saw no impact—unless the bearings are still trying to spin at the same speed. The only part that couldn't be affected was the motherboard fan. My thought was it wasn't a fan, since the noise reacts instantly, like hearing a mouse click followed by a different sound. Fans shouldn't react so quickly.
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SrRaposo
06-15-2022, 08:22 AM #3

I've adjusted the GPU fan settings but didn't notice any change in noise. I also touched the CPU fan and saw no impact—unless the bearings are still trying to spin at the same speed. The only part that couldn't be affected was the motherboard fan. My thought was it wasn't a fan, since the noise reacts instantly, like hearing a mouse click followed by a different sound. Fans shouldn't react so quickly.

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Kynedee
Posting Freak
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06-15-2022, 08:22 AM
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It seems like you're noticing a GPU coil whine, which is actually quite common.
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Kynedee
06-15-2022, 08:22 AM #4

It seems like you're noticing a GPU coil whine, which is actually quite common.

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PhoenixCookie
Member
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06-15-2022, 08:23 AM
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Absolutely, in line with @DoctorNick's observation, this resembles coil whine, which typically occurs under specific load conditions and matches the narrative.
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PhoenixCookie
06-15-2022, 08:23 AM #5

Absolutely, in line with @DoctorNick's observation, this resembles coil whine, which typically occurs under specific load conditions and matches the narrative.