The motherboard is triggering excessive coil whine across several GPUs.
The motherboard is triggering excessive coil whine across several GPUs.
I understand, I'm not the only one dealing with this issue. I've been through it myself—building my first PC after years of watching online discussions. Everything seems to work fine once I start using it, but when I launch Deep Rock Galactic or similar demanding games, my GPU makes a loud buzzing noise. It's so intense you can feel it even above the fans at full speed. The sound isn't as high-pitched as usual examples suggest; it's louder and more noticeable at 120 FPS or higher. Even when capped at 60 FPS, it's still quite audible. I recorded a clip where you can hear it starting around six seconds in, but it sounds much stronger in real life than on the video. I suspect my GPU might be faulty and decided to send it back for replacement. The store I bought it from didn't report any problems, so I went ahead and swapped the card anyway. I installed a new one hoping it would silence the noise, but it's just as loud and disruptive as before. Additionally, I'm experiencing strong interference in my audio channel—even when using a USB audio card, the whine comes through. This has made me really test things out, which is what I'll go over next. The top three points are: 1) I altered how my GPU connects to the power supply; 2) My build uses a Fractal Ridge case with a riser card; 3) I moved the system outside the case temporarily. Despite these changes, the problem persists. Any tips or experiences from others who've faced similar issues would be appreciated. Does anyone else have encountered this kind of behavior? Is there a possibility an RMA could help? Thanks for taking the time to read my story.
Sure, I’d definitely consider contacting customer support about a replacement motherboard.
Record another clip to better locate the noise source. Pay attention to the power supply around the CPU, GPU, and PSU. Position your microphone close to each area and keep it for a short time before switching. It should become clear which component is responsible. This isn’t the usual whine coming from the GPU.
Thanks for the update. The sound appears to originate from the GPU. It’s helpful that the fractal ridge keeps the GPU isolated from other parts, making it simpler to verify the source. I don’t have a good quality mic, but I’ve used the old method of rolling an A4 sheet near your ear and couldn’t detect any noise from other components. To be honest, it was challenging to hear the GPU buzz clearly, though I suspect no other part is producing much sound.