What’s the quietest high-airflow case for a powerful mATX build?
My Pop Mini Silent was nearly perfect when it housed a Ryzen 7500F and RTX 4070 Super, but it now contains a Core i7-14700K and RTX 5080. The…
PC noise
What Does a Typical PC Actually Sound Like?
I'm trying to get a realistic idea of how loud a desktop PC is. Online jokes make it seem like every computer sounds like a generator, but is…
Is it reasonable to replace a perfectly good PSU just to reduce PC noise?
My current 750W ASUS power supply runs a Ryzen 7 5800X and an RTX 5070 Ti. I have a 280mm AIO and a custom 3D-printed GPU shroud to…
Why did my PC get much louder after installing a 9070 XT?
My PC became noticeably louder after replacing a Titan Xp with a PowerColor Hellhound 9070 XT. The GPU is supposed to use zero-RPM mode, but the system is…
How can I estimate my PC’s noise level before building it?
I'm planning a new gaming PC and would like to get an idea of how loud it will be at idle and during gaming before buying the parts.…
How Can I Make My Sim Racing PC Run Cooler and Quieter?
I'm using this PC for sim racing across three 1080p monitors, but because of where it has to sit and the limited space around it, the heat and…
What Could Cause a Constant Scraping Noise in a New PC After Fans and PSU Were Ruled Out?
My PC is only about two months old and has a constant mechanical scraping or grinding sound, roughly like "szrr... szzz... rrr." I initially suspected the used graphics…
Is a 360mm AIO Worth It If a Good Air Cooler Can Handle the CPU?
I'm putting together a new gaming PC and am having a harder time choosing a CPU cooler than expected. The processor I'm considering doesn't seem especially demanding, and…
What could be causing a faint clicking or rattling noise under gaming load?
I bought a PC a few months ago and have only recently started noticing a faint rattle or clicking sound. It reminds me of the noises older spinning…
What Could Be Causing This Wavy Noise in My New PC?
I built my first PC a few days ago, and everything seemed normal until today. It has started making a strange wavering or pulsing noise. It is not…
Is it normal to hear bubbling noises from my AIO cooler?
I've got an AIO cooler on my Ryzen 7800X3D, and while my CPU temps are fine—like around 40°C during light browsing—I've noticed some weird water sloshing or bubbling…
What Could Be Causing the Loud Noise from My PC?
I built my PC about a month ago and it's been working great. I'm getting fantastic FPS, and the temperatures are stable. However, when I'm gaming, there's a…
Help! My PC is Making a Loud Screeching Noise During Games
Hey everyone, I've noticed a loud, screeching noise coming from my PC while playing certain games. It happens for a brief moment and then goes back to normal,…
Why Are My GPU Fans So Loud When I Play Games?
I built my PC back in February 2025, and recently, I've noticed that the GPU fans have become really loud every time I launch a game. I've checked…
How can I make my loud PC quieter?
Hey everyone! I recently got a prebuilt PC for work, and while it has decent components, it's louder than I'd like. Right now, it sounds like a PS4…
What's Up with This Pulsating Noise from My PC Fan?
Hey everyone, I'm dealing with a weird noise from my PC. It sounds like one of the fans is speeding up and slowing down, almost like it's pulsating.…
What's that weird clicking noise coming from my PC?
I've been noticing a strange clicking noise coming from my PC, and it happens randomly even when my fans aren't running. This has been going on for a…
What could be causing my PC to vibrate?
Hey everyone, I've noticed that my PC vibrates and makes a humming noise that doesn't seem like the usual fan sound. It's kind of different. I can actually…
How Can I Make My PC Quieter While Gaming at 4K?
I'm currently experiencing some really loud noise from my PC while gaming at 4K, despite having installed several Arctic fans in a good push/pull configuration. I've got an…