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Hey guys,
I've been building my new system over the last few days. Everything is new, except the case, DVD player, SSDs, and fan controller + some fans.
My new specs are:
Asus Maximus VII Hero
i7-4790K
EVGA GTX980 Superclocked
2x8GB TridentX 2400 CL10
Corsair AX860i
CM Hyper 212 Evo (while I wait for an H220-X)
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB SSD
Kingston V300 120GB SSD
Toshiba 2TB HDD
The case is a HAF X.
Nothing is overclocked except that I enabled the RAM's XMP profile.
Here's the problem: Coil whine. I first noticed it when running WinSAT, my 980 squeeled like a pig. It happens whenever the GPU is stressed, especially above 60-80 fps, which sucks since I just got a 144Hz monitor. I bought the 980 specifically to go above 60 fps.
'So', I hear you say, 'Deal with it or RMA it.' I was about to, but when I tested the 980 in my old system it was whisper quiet. I also put my old, quiet GTX660 in my new system and lo and behold, it started to whine. It looks like the GPU itself isn't defective or anything.
It's definitely coming from the GPU, not from the PSU. I tried changing the PCIe cables, no dice.
I'm getting really annoyed by this, I spent all my savings on this system only to have it give me headaches.
If anyone can help me get rid of the coil whine I'll be eternally grateful.
I've been building my new system over the last few days. Everything is new, except the case, DVD player, SSDs, and fan controller + some fans.
My new specs are:
Asus Maximus VII Hero
i7-4790K
EVGA GTX980 Superclocked
2x8GB TridentX 2400 CL10
Corsair AX860i
CM Hyper 212 Evo (while I wait for an H220-X)
Samsung 840 Evo 250GB SSD
Kingston V300 120GB SSD
Toshiba 2TB HDD
The case is a HAF X.
Nothing is overclocked except that I enabled the RAM's XMP profile.
Here's the problem: Coil whine. I first noticed it when running WinSAT, my 980 squeeled like a pig. It happens whenever the GPU is stressed, especially above 60-80 fps, which sucks since I just got a 144Hz monitor. I bought the 980 specifically to go above 60 fps.
'So', I hear you say, 'Deal with it or RMA it.' I was about to, but when I tested the 980 in my old system it was whisper quiet. I also put my old, quiet GTX660 in my new system and lo and behold, it started to whine. It looks like the GPU itself isn't defective or anything.
It's definitely coming from the GPU, not from the PSU. I tried changing the PCIe cables, no dice.
I'm getting really annoyed by this, I spent all my savings on this system only to have it give me headaches.
If anyone can help me get rid of the coil whine I'll be eternally grateful.
I did most of my tests with the side panel off, so without that fan.
The CPU cooler is directly and quite closely above the VRMs on the graphics card though... Way closer than the side fan. I had an H60 in my old system so there was just a waterblock above the graphics card. I've ordered a Swiftech H220X a while ago, maybe that'll improve things? I'm not feeling confident that it will, but who knows.
Thanks for the suggestion on the headphones! I know it's a personal thing, but I'd at least like to be looking in the right direction. Any 5.1 or 7.1 suggestions?
The CPU cooler is directly and quite closely above the VRMs on the graphics card though... Way closer than the side fan. I had an H60 in my old system so there was just a waterblock above the graphics card. I've ordered a Swiftech H220X a while ago, maybe that'll improve things? I'm not feeling confident that it will, but who knows.
Thanks for the suggestion on the headphones! I know it's a personal thing, but I'd at least like to be looking in the right direction. Any 5.1 or 7.1 suggestions?
Ive got the Vengeance 1400 and I find it pretty good, but headsets are quite a personal thing.
http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/vengeance-1400-analog-gami...
http://www.corsair.com/en-gb/vengeance-1400-analog-gami...
crabbypatties
October 16, 2014 11:33:02 AM
Headphones, me i like turtle beaches and have for years. ya ya i know they are old news and not the most current in thing and all, but for me they have always provided great quality at reasonable prices and have been a great gaming supporter for years, so i buy from them and give back. I use the z seven series which is incredible sound and really not much better out there unless you want to spend a grand on headphones, but if you want to go a bit cheaper, the PX22 will be fine.
Yes, it was one of the first things I tried. It's what led me to think that the PSU isn't the issue.
In a couple days/weeks I'll probably try the PC Mate again, and the old PSU just in case. For now I've got way to many things going on to disassemble and reassemble ten times again. I kinda need my system for nongaming purposes at the moment.
Just for gits and shiggles, which headphones would you guys recommend, without going overboard cost-wise? I know nothing about these things.
In a couple days/weeks I'll probably try the PC Mate again, and the old PSU just in case. For now I've got way to many things going on to disassemble and reassemble ten times again. I kinda need my system for nongaming purposes at the moment.
Just for gits and shiggles, which headphones would you guys recommend, without going overboard cost-wise? I know nothing about these things.
Yeah, the rest of my system is super quiet, I designed it that way because I sit right next to it and it's in my bedroom. The coil whine is waaay louder than anything else, until the GPU gets up to ~70 degrees Celsius.
It doesn't help that my GPU is right next to a 200mm fan (ie a hole in the case for noise to pass through) and I'm right next to the fan. I don't think padding is going to help with that.
EDIT: The headphones are a good suggestion, but I always feel... watched... when wearing headphones. I'd have to rearrange my room so I can see the door from behind my desk or I'll get paranoid as hell. I'm not kidding.
It doesn't help that my GPU is right next to a 200mm fan (ie a hole in the case for noise to pass through) and I'm right next to the fan. I don't think padding is going to help with that.
EDIT: The headphones are a good suggestion, but I always feel... watched... when wearing headphones. I'd have to rearrange my room so I can see the door from behind my desk or I'll get paranoid as hell. I'm not kidding.
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