Hey everyone, I need some help! Lately, I've been experiencing a couple of frustrating problems with my PC while gaming. First off, I've noticed a scratchy rattling sound when I'm in the game menu, which then gets worse when I actually start playing—it rattles and vibrates with a high-pitched noise that becomes quite loud. The fans are also going wild during gameplay, which is unusual since the games I'm playing aren't even that intensive. Before this started, my PC was running quietly, and it all just changed suddenly while I was gaming with a friend. The fans are constantly ramping up and down, especially in the menu, when before they would maintain a steady sound. I've adjusted the fan curve several times, but I don't think the case fans are the issue. I'm suspecting it could be a problem with the GPU since everything seems fine during idle times and I've ruled out malware. Any ideas on what might be causing this?
2 Answers
If the whining is specifically happening in the game menu and during gameplay, it's definitely worth looking into your GPU. You mentioned the temps are low at around 44°C, which is good, but the GPU load hitting 80-100% in Fortnite could still be a factor. It could help to check if there’s anything going on with the power settings or the graphics settings as well.
It sounds like the whining could be from your GPU or possibly the power supply, which is often referred to as coil whine. You should check the temperatures and load on your GPU when you're experiencing these issues. Also, keep an eye on the performance while gaming; sometimes the noise correlates with higher load levels.
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