PSU/GPU Whine and/or Squeal

[patio]

This is not recommended without proper preparation. You need to ensure that the case of your system is electrically connected to the case of your PSU (and hence, through the power lead, to electrical earth/ground). Normally, this is done through the PSU mounting, but it can be done via a link wire as well. This is to prevent damage to the components of your PC should you touch your case if you have built-up static on yourself. Also, the 0V line is usually connected electrically to the case of the PSU internally, and hence to the mounting points on the motherboard via the chassis. This is why it is especially important to ensure that ALL mounting points on your motherboard are securely fastened to the chassis.

Uuuuuuh....
A PSU carries it's own Ground and does not need the case to do so.

 

[Freelancer852]

My chassis already has a ton of anti-vibration material around the PSU, it's not that.

 

[mattinahat]

Just got my GTX285 today and it whines too.

 

[Freelancer852]

Just got my GTX285 today and it whines too.

What card did you have previously? My 8800 GTX whined a little, but it was barely audible.

Grats on the upgrade!

 

[mattinahat]

I had an 8800GT and thanks

Is there any hope of it going away?

I only really notice it during the main menu of Crysis and GTA IV (it will appear occasionally but I just have to restart the game and it goes away). It kind of adds to the ambient jungle noise in Crysis so I don't mind it but in GTA IV it just annoys me.

I had to buy a new PSU as well so it cost me something like $770 AUD to upgrade just two parts. :huh:

 

[Freelancer852]

From what I've read the only way to make it go away is to either:

A: RMA the graphics card (if it's the card emitting the whine).
or
B: Get an even better PSU (if it's your PSU making the whine).

I've narrowed it down to my PSU 100% now (using a tone tuner that I use on my Bagpipes), so I guess I'll be upgrading to the ABS Tagan BZ that I wanted...

However, I just got my eVGA nForce 780i SLI FTW motherboard replacement. I'm going to go and do a picture shoot/installation now. bbl!

 

[mattinahat]

The place I bought it from has a return within seven days and no questions asked policy .

I might return my it... but I might just put up with it.

Note: I bought a new PSU for my GTX. I am pretty sure it is not my PSU but are there any tell-tale signs (aside from the whine) that I could expect if it were the PSU?

Alternately, what signs (again apart from the whine) would indicate it were coming from the graphics card and not the PSU?

 

[mattinahat]

OK. I returned the card and they gave me a new one.

It whines under load too. I know it is not my PSU as I was using my 8800GT for about a week and no whine (just a buzzing noise if I go behind my computer).

I am F@h right now and the whine is going to drive me crazy! I will get used to it but does anybody know any backyard cures for capacitor whine.

One of my friends solved his capacitor whine by hitting his card... several times. Not really up for this.

Any help will be great.

 

[Mark]

Do think it could just be the fan that's making the noise?

 

[mattinahat]

No, the fan is at 40% all the time.

It is a very high pitched squeal not a grinding noise.

 

[Mark]

Strange that you have the same problem twice, do you think it may be on the mother board maybe, are you able to test the card on another computer to rule out anything else causing the noise?

 

[mattinahat]

I don't have another computer with a PCI-E slot. I would have to go to a friends house or something.

After 3 hours of the whine I am adjusting to it. It changes frequency quite rapidly when I open Crysis Warhead (during the opening titles and menu). It is very stable during gameplay though.

Hmmm... I guess I will just have to get used to it. I could take the cooler off and fiddle around for a bit but voiding my warranty isn't high on the 'Things to do' list.

Thanks anyway. Repped

 

[skunksmash]

apparently its got something to do with the... ''capacitor and transistor coil resination"

some transistors are louder than others, this does not mean the card or PSU is faulty, it just means the components make a little more noise in these units....

again, luck of the draw really....




SK

 

[mattinahat]

If your really ballsy enough you could try the DIY fix.

Here's how UPDATED: Nvidia’s “deadly” flaw and how to fix it - no more squealing! « Theo’s Bright Side Of IT


EDIT: A good way to reduce it is to turn V-Sync on in the Nvidia Control Panel. It is still there but much quieter, I can F@H without stabbing someone now.

 

[Vector90Ash]

Since I started running Folding@Home, my GTX275 has started making noises, too.
Not so much a squeal or whine, more of an asthmatic wheezing, on and off, about once per second.
If I pause Folding, the noise stops immediately.
Considering the price of these cards, I'd be reluctant to keep running something which might flog it to a premature death.
Might cut down to 3 or 4 jobs per day, or give it a rest between tasks.

Update: Noise is coming from PSU, not GPU.
Sound is high-frequency - probably just normal switching-mode stuff going on.

 

[XGUNTHERC]

yes they are solid state, and yes it's ok