noise

Forum discussion tagged with noise.
  1. S

    Question CPU cooling fan makes rattling or grinding noise

    The cooler has dust. I removed the case fan prior, it's not making noise, i also opened the case to make out if its the PSU, and its the CPU cooler fan. It has been making this noise more than a year. Do I need to take the whole thing apart and reapply thermal paste (also vaguely remember...
  2. patrichpachich

    Question Weird loud fans for 10-20 seconds every 3- 5 minutes

    One of the fans (cant tell which one) inside of my PC spins fast and loud for 10-20 seconds every 3- 5 minutes, this happens even in an idle state. I monitored the task manager and everything looks fine, nothing suspicious. When I play a game for a while it goes away ( I can tell the normal...
  3. momokh

    Question noise from motherboard or psu? please help

    A sound that does not appear until I bring my ear close to the motherboard of the computer and almost towards or inside the psu (alimentation). Sometimes the sound seems to come from the processor side, but when I approach the PSU I hear it very clearly. A continuous sound like a pithy beep ...
  4. Vikerules

    Question Weird noise originating from the motherboard behind the CPU ?

    I thought it was coil whine from my GPU so i took it out in preparation for returning it but then i realized the sound isnt coming from the GPU at all but instead behind the CPU. Basically the question is, is this normal? Is it motherboard or a failing (old) power supply? I dont think i ever...
  5. P

    Question Help in detecting the cause of the squeaky sound

    Hello all, I am a newbie here. I have built a desktop. I realized the PC makes a squeaky/scratching sound. It's like someone is grinding his teeth. The funny thing is I had a laptop Asus Zenbook UX490, which was making the same sound. I have uploaded a short video of this sound on YouTube...
  6. M

    Question RTX 2070 Super making insanely loud rattling noises

    My 2070 has been making rattling sounds since a few months now but they've usually disappeared after a few minutes after starting my PC. They're now permanent and louder with every day. This Problem doesn't seem to be connected to the Fans or the GPU usage as the rattling continues with no fans...
  7. J

    [SOLVED] Does this PSU noise sound OK to you? (video included)

    hello! brand new Corsair SF1000L PSU fan started emitting a weird noise after about one month of use. the noise started yesterday and it is driving me a bit insane, especially because the 30 day return period ended yesterday. the question: is this noise normal, and would you RMA this? thank...
  8. L

    Question PC is making weird noise?

    Hey guys, today I realized that my computer was making a weird noise when it was turned on. I opened it to record the audio and caught it on tape, but I do not know what it is since I couldn't physically see any issues. Here's the audio file: You can hear the noise at 00:20. I am running a RX...
  9. Dasa

    Question A trick to clean acer laptop fan without disassembly of laptop?

    Hello, I have acer extensa 5635 and the fan started making really weird and loud sound that sometimes goes away with restart. I guess it needs cleaning but the YouTube disassembly shows that I have to disassemble everything to reach it (as always) and then I end up with this fan does not seem...
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    Question Weird noise on start up pc

    Hello, i've been using this pc for like 6 months with no problem but now on startup it starts to make this weird, loud noise. I assume it's coming from the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 fans / or the top fan in the back of the case but i don't really see any interference with the fans. Also...
  11. A

    Question weird noise from my pc

    Good evening, I need your precious help to find the origin of a noise I've been having since last night on my tower and which is starting to drive me crazy. I have the impression that it could be a fan slightly unscrewed on the PSU (to the ear it sounds like the noise is coming from below) but...
  12. parvizfrog

    Question Very low noise in headphones

    I hear a very quiet noise in the headphones, it is very similar to random tinnitus, only quieter. Increasing the sound enhances it (using a potentiometer) and turning it to 0 removes the sound. Also changing the connector in Realtek from headphones to “Front speaker output” reduces noise, but...
  13. Eksoduss

    Question GPU fans produce a strange "pulsing" noise ?

    I recently got a Gigabyte RTX 3060 12GB GPU and its fans have been producing a weird noise ever since. My old GPU didn't do that, so maybe it's normal and I'm just not used to it yet. The pulsing noise in question. In the video it's a lot louder than it actually is because I tried to get my...
  14. C

    Question silentpc.com need advice on config options

    Hi all. I am ready to replace my PC, which is quite a few years old, and is starting to make a sound like the Star Trek phaser that is driving me bonkers. Current config is a Gigabyte X570 mobo with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core processor, 32 GB memory, and a NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti video card. I...
  15. Pessutic

    Question Annoying Coil Whine on RX 6800 XT (probably the PSU) ?

    The other day i bought a used PowerColor Red Devil RX 6800 XT. When playing games, especially at high frame rates and in game menus i hear a coil wine coming from my GPU and it's really annoying. I tried lowering the voltage to 1060mV and capping the frame rate to 140fps (bellow my monitor...
  16. CT3

    [SOLVED] Weird buzzing noise whenever playing a certain game.

    I've recently been noticing a lot of weird noises coming from my PC, mostly random pops and clicks when it's turned off and whenever I play a game called Ready or Not there's a constant buzzing coming from the front end of the system. I thought it might've been the power supply but the noise...
  17. O

    Question Fans stuck at 100% speed

    Hey everyone. I have an asus laptop that lately has been having some issues with the fans. They randomly go to full throtle, and they don't stop, sometimes even restarting doesnt fix it, i have to shut the computer down a few times and turn it on again, and usually have to wait a few minutes...
  18. S

    Question Humming Noise When Using AUX on screen.

    Good afternoon/morning. My son decided he didn't like the T.V anymore so decided to give it a few wacks to show it really who is boss apparently... Nevertheless... It's finished. Thankfully I managed to find a screen to use in the meantime whilst he saves his money to buy me a new one. All is...
  19. span01

    Question Strange noise coming from audio jack

    Hello, i have noticed a strange problem with my new system (<6 months). Every now and then (like 1 day in a week or 2 weeks), i hear a strange noise from my headset or speakers which sounds like the noise that is produced when you plug them or some kind of interference. It is not too loud but...
  20. G

    Question My PC Theory

    Hello, So I cleaned out my PC myself and ever since I have realised that there is noise and some problems. I needed help with these. So I have noticed that watching netflix on web is glitchy and black stuff on screen comes and goes and its not a monitor problem because i changed monitors and it...
  21. K

    Question O-Rings for Keyboards

    Hi Everyone, I have a Corsair Strafe Keyboard with Cherry MX Red switches and I was hoping to make it a little bit quieter (Gf isn't a gamer and doesn't like the noise). I went to the local computer store in town they said that I could go the customized route and use O-Rings (or buy a Ducky...
  22. Likendor

    Question Microphone recordings are either too quiet or with annoying noise ?

    Hello. This is probably a fairly common problem. I googled many similar cases on the Internet. However, I still don’t understand the reasons... The microphone records either too quiet a sound or with noise. At the same time, the equipment is quite high quality: - External DAC Sound Blaster X7...
  23. K

    Question HDDs strange noise and stuttering

    Hello guys, recently, i have noticed that my 16 TB HDDs (which I cant backup at the moment), make this really strange noise, always when booting up the PC, and sometimes, randomly while its on. When it happens while its on, the file explorer suddenly stops working for a few seconds, doesn't...
  24. P

    Question Memory RGB Stattic noise

    Hello, My Memory makes static noise when RGB is off. I got Gskill DDR4 16x2 trident Neo 3600mhz. Problem started as soon as I put these new DIMMs in mobo. (funny thing is that i got brand new from RMA, cuz last ones were faulty). if static RGB is on, then it's all good, if RGB is set to some...
  25. I

    Question What sound is my PC making?

    Usually when I turn my computer on, it starts making this sound. It goes away once I restart, so it only happens on the first boot of the day. I've tried moving my head around to locate where it's coming from, but I can't seem to grasp it. Someone suggested that it may be the AIO pump, but both...
  26. laplasdvell

    Question PC makes bass noise when booting up

    Does anyone know what could be the reason, strange bass sounds appear during loading? Same thing with headphones. Always in the same sequence. This didn’t happen before, but recently I reinstalled the audio drivers and some of them apparently caused this, but I'm not sure. I installed older...
  27. S

    Question Desktop humming loudly

    Hi there. I recently replaced the front case fans on my PC but have noticed a very loud hum while it's on. I actually replaced the fans twice; the first time with Corsair fans, then I switched back to the original fans for a while due to issues with the Corsairs, and then I replaced them again...
  28. RookieMistake

    Question SVR connected to PSU and monitor is making a humming noise ?

    Hello, my SVR is making weird noises *I inserted a video above* is my svr faulty? Should I stop using it? Its the first time its making this noise and it still does even when my computer is turned off. SVR model: Himark Value Series SVR-1000VA servo motor control system. PC specs: Mobo: MSI...
  29. S

    Question MSI Power Supply make coil whine / static white noise even when turned off. (PC off - PSU off)

    My MSI A750GL (which is tier A speculative) have some noise when the PSU is plugged into the wall, regardless of whether or not the PSU switch is on or off. This noise is constant, and last forever as far as I can tell. It does not disappear after awhile. It only disappears when the psu is...
  30. Teekiii

    Question Audio noise coming out of laptop when connected to a subwoofer while charging

    I have a (Legion 5-15ITH6H Laptop (Lenovo) - Type 82JH ), when I connect the headphone output to a subwoofer with two speaker, I hear a continues noise when the laptop has no media playing , that noise disappears when I play any media on the laptop then it comes back after almost 30 seconds...
  31. CW1KLX

    Question Hard drive making a weird sound

    Recently my (old) hard drive started making this noise, it sounds like it spins up, clicks then spins down, though im not sure. Does anyone recognize a drive sounding like this? What's the cause and are those the last days of its life? (ignore the 2 short buzzes those are from my phone)
  32. Eduardo Gonzalez

    Question GTX 1080 Ti ZOTAC making nosie

    Lately my GPU has been making quite some loud noises when i play some heavy games. I know its completely normal for a GPU to be loud when under load but I believe this is completely different as I never heard this much noise from the GPU before. This started ever since I swapped CPU coolers...
  33. Hypnautic

    Question Video - What Do You Think This Noise Is?

    Hi! I’ve had an issue for a few months where I would hear an intermittent clicking/rattling sound from my PC. It would usually be a few quick half second bursts of this sound. I first thought HDD until I was able to get close when the sound happened and realized it was emanating from the top...
  34. A

    Question Weird noise made by the FC120 fans on DeepCool LS720 WH CPU Cooler ?

    Hey everyone! I have some noise issues with DeepCool LS720 WH fans. I know that they're loud in general, but I keep hearing really annoying, irregular buzzy noises peaking at around 850RPM, and whistling/whining sound being the loudest at around 1450RPM. Well, weird symphony in general. Every...
  35. S

    Question Looking for good/quiet ARGB fan recommendations to replace front stock fans on Cooler Master Masterbox TD500 Mesh V1

    Hi there. I have a Cooler Master Masterbox TD500 Mesh V1 and was looking for fan recommendations to replace the 3 pre-installed Cooler Master stock fans. The pre-installed fans are DC fans, have no rubber padding and can get quite loud when playing more demanding games. I have 3 Corsair AF120...
  36. GIMPU

    Question Replaced Faulty PSU, strange sound from back of PC

    I just replaced my old PSU with the same model from the same brand, and while the zapping sound I could hear within the old one is gone, there's still some issues I'm having. At the back of the PC towards the top, there is this strange scratching like sound that wasn't there before and I'm...
  37. olat_dragneel

    Question PC makes silent whistling sound every few seconds

    Hi everyone! I've had my PC for a few years now and I did not have any major issues with it. Today I noticed a quiet whistling sound that lasts around a second and repeats every 6 or so seconds. The sound is really quiet, but since I made a quiet build, it's annoying when the PC is under low...
  38. owsie

    [SOLVED] Loud fan rattling with Noctua NH-D15

    Currently having issues with my new Noctua NH-D15 cooler. Everything is mounted and operating as expected temperature-wise, but the fan in the middle of the radiators is making a very very loud rattling sound for some reason. It's definitely the middle fan as I unplugged it to test which was...
  39. O

    Question I can hear infrequent beeps ?

    Hi everyone, I have a three month old or so ASUS laptop and recently I can hear infrequent beeps a couple of times a day. Do you think it's related to the laptop or more likely to be something else in my environment? I wanted to ask is it possible for laptops to make a quick beep sound without...
  40. F

    Question Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE CAPELLIX XT humming noise

    Hello! Yesterday I built a new PC and one thing kind of caught me off-guard - the AIO cooler fans seem to be creating this very awkward non-stop humming noise (pattern is like a slow rap beat and it sounds like a very toned down siren) on higher RPM. I made sure to tighten every single screw as...