- Jun 25, 2013
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From what I have determined the sound only occurs when my GPU gets up to 70c. I have not ran any benchmarks but assuming that higher temp = higher load, I am guessing that I am stressing my card and using more power which leaves the GPU and PSU as potential problems.
The sound makes me think that the fan on the GPU is possibly off balance and at higher RPM is rubbing on the heat sink. It is a buzzing sound that occurs every 1/2-3 seconds, mostly lasts for an 1/8 of a second or less and I'm almost positive that its plastic rubbing on something. However I'm not ruling out the possibility that its is electrical. The one thing I have not been able to determine is if the source is the GPU or PSU.
Any ideas what it could be? If its a GPU fan should I get it fixed or is it just a small annoyance that I only notice when I'm not wearing headphones? What benchmark should I run to try to replicate it? (Please link) If I can replicate it I will record it with my phone.
So far it has occurred while playing Metro 2033, Witcher 2, and Warframe.
i5 4670k
Gigabyte GA-Z87 UD3
G.Skill Sniper 1866 (at 1600)
Sapphire 7970 GHz Vapor-x
Corsair HX750
The sound makes me think that the fan on the GPU is possibly off balance and at higher RPM is rubbing on the heat sink. It is a buzzing sound that occurs every 1/2-3 seconds, mostly lasts for an 1/8 of a second or less and I'm almost positive that its plastic rubbing on something. However I'm not ruling out the possibility that its is electrical. The one thing I have not been able to determine is if the source is the GPU or PSU.
Any ideas what it could be? If its a GPU fan should I get it fixed or is it just a small annoyance that I only notice when I'm not wearing headphones? What benchmark should I run to try to replicate it? (Please link) If I can replicate it I will record it with my phone.
So far it has occurred while playing Metro 2033, Witcher 2, and Warframe.
i5 4670k
Gigabyte GA-Z87 UD3
G.Skill Sniper 1866 (at 1600)
Sapphire 7970 GHz Vapor-x
Corsair HX750
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