Computer makes weird crackling noise.

mikac2014

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First off, my PC is about 10 months old. I've recently cleaned the Coolers and checked the ports and cables. I've got R7 240 from MSI, OC-ed to 930 and 830 MHz Core and Memory , and it was stable, if I can remeber. G3220 @ 3,00GHz DC which wasn't OC'ed. Samsung HD754JJ, which i think is the problem and 8GB DDR3 Kingston Single Dimm. When I play demanding games, such as BF3 or Warframe, the air around the PC has an awful ,burn like smell, whics i guess comes from 54c of my GFX and 80c of my CPU (Which is weird, since the case isn't hot and the stock fan works at normal RPM and is constantly moving)? I heard that HD754JJ's die quickly and after 1 year average. Also, sometimes these lol-end components get high temperatures i mentioned above. These are calculated at stock speeds of course. I've got Spire's 201B PSU with 500W, and the case is soft and somewhat flexible. So which component is at fault? I'll reapply the Termal and see if everything is ok if i must again.
 

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If you read this, the GPU WAS OC-ed, it always is at 780MHz and 900MHz clocks. I tried to OC it to these clocks to see if it'll work, and the max is 54c.

 

mikac2014

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True, as always, but this PSU is a stock and integrated one, coming from a Spire case, which is a great brand, and was realiable for many people. The PSU has never failed on me, made weird random noises, but sometimes a very low=pitched buzzing can occur. I think it's the HDD, since these sounds are stereotypical fot that.