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Unusual clicking sound from MSI RTX 4070 SUPER during usage changes.

Unusual clicking sound from MSI RTX 4070 SUPER during usage changes.

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BlueStar_LH
Posting Freak
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10-29-2024, 05:14 PM
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I’m experiencing some strange behavior with my graphics card lately. It’s been acting up since yesterday, especially when it’s ramping up or down during gameplay. There’s a faint clicking sound whenever it’s using more or less power, like when loading screens appear or when I close the application. The noise is subtle but noticeable enough to hear without headphones on. It seems to originate from the back-right side of the card, though I’m not entirely sure. This issue has appeared after only a day since purchase, and the card is brand new from Best Buy. I’ve checked several things: removed it, unplugged cables, confirmed no obstructions, tested fans with Afterburner, and verified the system isn’t making any unusual noises. I recorded the sound if you’d like to listen: [link]. Could this be a problem I should investigate further? Any additional details would help me better understand what’s going on. Thank you for your assistance.
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BlueStar_LH
10-29-2024, 05:14 PM #1

I’m experiencing some strange behavior with my graphics card lately. It’s been acting up since yesterday, especially when it’s ramping up or down during gameplay. There’s a faint clicking sound whenever it’s using more or less power, like when loading screens appear or when I close the application. The noise is subtle but noticeable enough to hear without headphones on. It seems to originate from the back-right side of the card, though I’m not entirely sure. This issue has appeared after only a day since purchase, and the card is brand new from Best Buy. I’ve checked several things: removed it, unplugged cables, confirmed no obstructions, tested fans with Afterburner, and verified the system isn’t making any unusual noises. I recorded the sound if you’d like to listen: [link]. Could this be a problem I should investigate further? Any additional details would help me better understand what’s going on. Thank you for your assistance.

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Diego_HC
Junior Member
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11-14-2024, 11:20 PM
#2
Sorry for the mistake, I noticed the post was in the wrong area since I wasn’t looking at the troubleshooting part. Please remove or relocate it if needed. I’ve saved the content from here.
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Diego_HC
11-14-2024, 11:20 PM #2

Sorry for the mistake, I noticed the post was in the wrong area since I wasn’t looking at the troubleshooting part. Please remove or relocate it if needed. I’ve saved the content from here.

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ZenYcca
Member
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11-15-2024, 03:22 PM
#3
It seems the PSU fan cycling on and off might be an issue.
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ZenYcca
11-15-2024, 03:22 PM #3

It seems the PSU fan cycling on and off might be an issue.

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TheWarlord23
Member
194
11-20-2024, 09:12 AM
#4
It seems you were expecting a certain sound from the PSU but noticed it's not there. I heard some noise near the graphics card area, which might explain what you were thinking. Thanks for sharing your observations and asking for more guidance!
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TheWarlord23
11-20-2024, 09:12 AM #4

It seems you were expecting a certain sound from the PSU but noticed it's not there. I heard some noise near the graphics card area, which might explain what you were thinking. Thanks for sharing your observations and asking for more guidance!

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FionnMacu
Member
147
11-27-2024, 04:05 PM
#5
For those checking later, I'm swapping the card now. The problem seems to be a loose component inside the graphics card.
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FionnMacu
11-27-2024, 04:05 PM #5

For those checking later, I'm swapping the card now. The problem seems to be a loose component inside the graphics card.