AMD A10 6790k k too noisy while playing high end games. (like nba2k14)

Fred Dagot

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We recently purchased a desktop assembly built with these hardware, (CPU: AMD A10 6790k, RAM: 4gb *3.8 usable, 500 gb HDD) stock only,
I installed games such as NBA 2k14, Deadpool, DMC, but whenever i am on game the cpu gets noisy and make whirring sound, but when I minimize the noise stops, pls help me what to do.
My friends just have an A6 edition and 4gb ram no vcard installed, but they can play this games flawlessly, they also didnt even have a cpu cooler. im kinda envy at them.

Pls help im gonna die
 

G-STAR01

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The more heat your APU produces the faster the cooling fan will spin and thus creating more noise.
If you read around you'll find you're not the only one experiencing this, apparently the stock cooler isn't too good in the noise department.
If you just recently purchased it and it's new then there's little chance of it being dusty.
If it's used, open it up and clean it with compressed air.
You can also have a look to make sure that it's getting good airflow.
And make sure the vented areas are clear.
The temperature of your room could be another factor.

If those basic things don't solve your problem, you might need to replace your CPU cooler.
There's some really good coolers available at very good prices, a great example would be the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO but that cooler is very tall and you need to check the maximum cooler height your case supports. So if you do end up replacing your stock cooler, just make sure your socket and case is compatible with the cooler. As for thermal paste, use Arctic Cooling MX-4.

And remember, any time you open up your computer, make sure you take precautions against ESD. The most simple of which is to leave the PSU plugged into the wall socket but turn the switch off, then touching an unpainted part of the PSU or case. There's also others, a quick google search will reveal more info.