What's That Low Buzzing Noise Coming From My GPU?
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CuriousGamer92
I've recently noticed a buzzing sound coming from my GPU when playing certain games. It seems to happen only with specific titles, and sometimes it's just a quick buzz when the game launches. I'm wondering if this could be coil whine. I accidentally bumped my PC tower while it was on recently, and that's when I first noticed the noise. I've already checked all the connections and reseated the RAM and GPU to be sure everything is secure.
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It definitely sounds like it could be coil whine. If the noise changes depending on the FPS or GPU load, that’s usually a good indicator. Just keep an ear out; sometimes it might also be a fan issue if it's hitting something.
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GamingGuru45: I've noticed the noise while playing WoW, and the GPU doesn't seem to get hot enough to kick the fans into gear. I haven’t noticed any change in pitch or volume, though.