Is coil whine normal for GPUs?
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CuriousGamer42
I recently learned about something called "coil whine" and I wanted to check my RTX 5060 for it. I've never had this issue before with any of my hardware. When the GPU is under full load, I hear a very subtle high-pitched noise that I can barely notice unless I put my ear close to it. Is this typical behavior for a GPU or should I be concerned about it? Thanks!
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Yeah, coil whine is pretty normal! It happens with many GPUs and electronics, so you shouldn’t worry too much about it.
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Coil whine is just a byproduct of electronics that have coils in them. It's generally not a sign of any issues—just annoying for some people. Since you can hardly hear it, there’s nothing to fix here.
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The noise comes from the inductors during use, and it usually decreases over time as everything settles in. It's not uncommon, especially with newer hardware.
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SoundSensei: Good to know!