I've noticed that my computer randomly creates a buzzing noise that sounds electrical. It comes and goes, and I've tried restarting my PC, but the noise persists. It started after I finished streaming the Game Awards, and although I restarted my PC, an update forced itself on me. The buzzing stopped until I launched Fortnite with Discord running in the background. Here are my specs: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, AMD PRIME B650M-K, B8 Ti 4060 RTX, RGB 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2M SSD 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe, and a 700W PSU. Any thoughts on what might be causing this?
3 Answers
It could be that your PC is heating up when the processor is under high load, which triggers a fan to kick in. Make sure to check your temperatures during high and low usage periods; it might give you a clue about the buzzing.
It's possible that the side glass panel isn't properly secured. I had a cheap case that made a buzzing sound from loose panels. Check if it’s seated well, and also inspect your fans, CPU fan, and PSU for any foreign objects causing noise.
I’d suggest removing the side panel and listening closely to identify where the noise is coming from. It might sound a bit silly, but it’s really effective for pinpointing noisy parts.
If I take the glass side panel off, am I just removing the cover of the PC?
Should I check the CPU and GPU temperatures or any other components?