I recently heard a weird screeching noise from my PC that sounds like glass being wiped, but I know it's not coil whine since I've experienced that from my graphics card before, and this is different. The noise happened while I was playing Minecraft Java (version 1.21.5) on a superflat world. I was in the settings changing the resource pack and adjusting mouse sensitivity when the sound occurred. It felt alarming enough that I switched off the PSU and unplugged everything. I couldn't find any information about this online. By the way, I just recently upgraded my GPU and PSU, and here are my specs: CPU R5 2600, GPU RX 6650 XT PowerColor Fighter, PSU Coolermaster MWE V2 Bronze 600W, plus RAM consisting of 4GB and 8GB sticks from different brands. I'm currently using an SSD (Adata SU750). Any thoughts on what could be causing this sound?
2 Answers
It might be worth considering if this sound is related to your SSD, especially since some people report similar noises when SSDs are under heavy load. However, it's unusual for SSDs to make that kind of sound. If you’ve ruled out HDD issues, I’d suggest checking your cables and ensuring everything is securely connected since rattling parts can sometimes lead to strange sounds as well. Maybe play around with some other games or stress tests to see if the sound happens again or is consistent to gather more info.
Have you considered the possibility of resonance in your case? Sometimes mounting and the PC casings can produce odd sounds, especially if things are vibrating at certain frequencies. I suggest trying to gently touch or press down on different parts of the case while it’s running to see if it calms down the screeching. It’s a long shot, but worth a try!
Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely give that a shot. I’ll also check into making sure everything is secured as you mentioned. Just trying to figure this out without damaging anything!
Good call on checking the cables! I had a similar issue once where loose wires created weird noises during gaming. Also, it might be helpful to monitor your temperatures and performance using software, just in case there's something going on during heavy usage.