Hey everyone! I just bought a Gigabyte Gaming OC RX 9070XT from Best Buy, but I'm facing a serious issue with coil whine. It's loud enough to drown out all my case fans, and I was surprised since other reviews I saw online didn't mention this problem at all. I contacted Best Buy support, but they don't have any replacements available right now since it's out of stock. If I return it, I could be stuck waiting weeks or even months for another one. Best Buy mentioned they might have stock next week, but I'm not too sure about that. I also thought about going through Gigabyte's warranty, but that seems like it could be a hassle. My return window is open until May 12th. What do you recommend I do?
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Mine is similar—it sounds like a dial-up modem every so often. I actually moved my PC under the desk and it’s less distracting. I posted a video of the sound in my history if you want to check it out. It's annoying, but sometimes placement can help a bit!
Have you thought about dampening the sound? Coil whine is caused by tiny vibrations, so using something to absorb those, like a card holder, might help. You could test it by putting a finger on the card to see if it changes the sound. If it does, then you'll want to look for some dampening solutions!
I totally understand your frustration! I had a similar experience with my ASRock Steel Legend 9070XT - it sounded like a rattling snake at first! I switched it to a different system with a better PSU and the noise got a lot quieter. Sometimes it’s just luck of the draw with these cards. Maybe try a different setup or PSU if you can!
Honestly, your best bet for a replacement is going through Gigabyte’s warranty. Best Buy can't give you a card if they're out. But there's a good chance Gigabyte will just tell you to return it while you still can. Just be cautious after the return window closes; they might not see coil whine as a defect. It’s a gamble!
It sounds like coil whine really is a lottery with these cards! If you’re worried about warranty, keep in mind that Gigabyte may not cover coil whine unless it's extreme. If you can’t ensure a replacement, you might just have to get used to it, which really isn’t ideal!
Here’s a video showing mine. I'm using an RM1000x PSU and it's pretty noisy. [Check it out here!](https://streamable.com/7qf2an)
Yeah, I hear you! Mine doesn't stop even with an undervolt and power cut.