graphics card - Buzzing noise coming from inside my computer while playing games
2014-07
user658091
I just finished building my PC like a week ago. I just noticed there is a faint buzzing noise while playing a game (the noise also comes out from my speakers). I tried to pinpoint the noise and turns out it's coming from inside my computer.
The buzzing noise sounds like it's coming from either power supply or graphic card. I'm assuming it's the graphic card, because the power supply is already making a noise (like a hard disk. I searched a little, and it's a common problem for XFX Pro750w Core edition).
There is also another issue; when I turn off/on the power supply (switch), I hear a bump noise from my speakers.
I don't mind the noise but I want to make sure it is not something bad. Is it safe to ignore it?
I've uploaded the sound file which you can hear the noise (when I start a game): http://www.mediafire.com/download/njgxdb7qbkrmaxb/2.wma (There are 2 sounds: power supply and graphic card. The power supply's noise sounds like a hard disk, while the graphic card sounds buzzing.)
Thanks in advance...
Specs:
Motherboard Gigabyte Z77-D3H
Processor: i7 3770 3.4ghz
Graphic card: XFX HD7850
PSU: XFX Pro 750w Core edition
gronostaj
The buzzing noise from speakers and power on bump sound are normal and nothing to worry about. The one you've recorded is probably fine too. If you don't have overheating problems, I'd leave it like that for now and just check it every now and then. If it becomes louder over time, you should think about replacing graphics card's cooling.
user658091
To this day I didn't know what was the root of the problem, but that was the sound of bad capacitors/chips.
It burnt a chip on my graphic card and it damaged the motherboard. I RMA'd the PSU and motherboard.
If something is unusual, don't wait until it's too late.
slpsys
So to preface, I basically built Jeff's machine; I already had some of the components, including (scarily enough) the exact same case1. I've been buying bits and pieces over the past few months, which coincided perfectly with his recent post about three monitors, though not being a gamer outright, I opted for the second-from-the-bottom option. After finally plopping all the pieces lovingly into the case this evening, I turn it on...and it sounds like four professional grade hair-driers. Some quick regression analysis determined that with the video card out, the running machine sounded no louder than our house's vents.
Basically, my last desktop build included a $45-at-the-time graphics card, and it's been Macbook Pros and workstations since then, so I have zero idea whether I'll just be able to tune the fan speed later on. Will I be able to get this thing to quiet down every time I'm not playing Modern Warfare 2 at maximum framerate, or should I just send this thing back now, and get the quietest card in my pricerange?
1 One thing of note is that I do not have noise-absorbing foam in the case, as is pictured in the article. I'm only mentioning that because I suspect it could drop the overall output a few decibels, but obviously not that many.
8088
I had the same problem but with an Nvidea PCIe card. You need to plug in the extra power cable from the power source (6-pin) and it will be quieter (less noise).
(Hope you don't mind. (edited by me, Shiki))
ULTRA_POROV
Try rivatuner. Do you use the stock fan for the card? If you do not rivetuner might not work.
CodeByMoonlight
If I was getting a 4770 card, it would have to be Sapphire's VaporX variant. Reference cards (as yours presumably is if it's a plain ATI model) are usually too noisy for my tastes.
Pulse
I've used aftermarket coolers for the last few ATI cards I've had. They're not difficult to fit but they will void your warranty.
Here's a good starting place: http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=512670&sid=8e26a1f13e1f310c4e5a1d27aa611526