There is a bothersome vibration noise coming from the computer.
There is a bothersome vibration noise coming from the computer.
I constructed a new setup in a Corsair 4000D case recently. I've observed a change in behavior. Based on how I place the case on the surface—whether it's resting on kitchen counter material or wooden wall brackets—it either goes unnoticed or becomes very bothersome and loud.
The sound is difficult to describe; it isn't the usual fan noise, nor is it the typical GPU coil whine from my 4090 Strix OC. It feels like a subtle pulsing vibration.
It seems the fans are causing the case to vibrate, which then interacts with the desk surface and produces an irritating noise. I'm uncertain why moving it helps.
Could you offer any advice? I was thinking about using rubber pads under the case or something similar. Are there particular products that work well for this situation? Some seem costly.
Take a sheet of A4 paper, roll it into a cylinder, place one end near your ear and the other end to check for the noise source. Compare the position of the case on the former top with another top to see if it’s uneven. Use a desk mat or a soft silicone pad to help level the surface.