i7 6700k GTX clicking noise with OC

blade2697

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Hi I tried to over clock my new PC last night and when I enabled ASRocks EZ OC it made my computer start clicking or something. It was near the cpu/heatsink area. I have a EVGA G1 650 watt PSU, i7 6700k GTX 1080 and a ASRock Z170A-X1 motherboard. Thanks !
 
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The overclocking in itself should not be causing any noise. However, it may cause your CPU cooler to work more, which causes more noise. I would check that the CPU cooler is properly installed, or even just re-install it to be sure. Also make sure no cables get in the way when you close the case. We can try other things if that does not solve the problem.

Epsilon_0EVP

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The overclocking in itself should not be causing any noise. However, it may cause your CPU cooler to work more, which causes more noise. I would check that the CPU cooler is properly installed, or even just re-install it to be sure. Also make sure no cables get in the way when you close the case. We can try other things if that does not solve the problem.
 
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