Question PLEASE HELP WITH COIL WHINE. IM BEGGING.

[kittymeoww]

Hello,

Forgive the title, but I truly don’t know what to do anymore and need advice. I’m not sure if I’m posting this in the right space, but I had to start somewhere. I’ll do my best to explain the issue.

DISCLAIMER: I wrote a long text and gave it to chatgpt to format it better and hopefully make it easier to understand.
I hope everything i mentioned helps understanding my issue and please ask any questions if needed.

My Build (Current Setup):​

• Motherboard: MSI MPG B550 Gaming Plus
• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 35MB
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Eagle OC
• RAM: Kingston Fury 32GB (4x8GB)
• PSU: bequiet! System Power 8 600W

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The Issue:​

I’ve been struggling with persistent coil whine for months. Despite trying numerous solutions, nothing has fully resolved the issue.

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Background and Troubleshooting:​

1. Initial Problem with RX 6600 (Old Part):
   
   • I first noticed coil whine while using my RX 6600 (MSI). The noise occurred during gaming and changed pitch based on FPS and in-game activity.
   • At first, the sound was audible only in my headphones, but later, I also heard it through my speakers connected via my Quantum ES4 audio interface.
   • Physical inspection revealed the RX 6600 GPU was the source of the noise.
2. Upgraded to RX 7600 (Old Part):
   
   • I replaced the RX 6600 with an RX 7600 (Gigabyte), hoping it would fix the issue.
   • Unfortunately, the coil whine persisted. I still heard the noise through my headphones, speakers, and the audio interface itself.
3. Upgraded Further to RTX 4060 (Current GPU):
   
   • Believing the issue might be related to AMD GPUs, I upgraded to an RTX 4060 (Gigabyte).
   • I also replaced the Quantum ES4 interface with an SSL12 audio interface and added a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to filter power.
4. Temporary Improvement:
   
   • After these changes, the coil whine disappeared from my headphones and speakers.
   • Although the RTX 4060 still emitted some physical coil whine, it was much quieter and didn’t bother me with the PC under my desk.

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The Problem Returns:​

Now, a month later, the noise has resurfaced and worsened:

1. Speakers and Mouse:
   
   • I started using my speakers again and noticed a faint, high-pitched sound.
   • I traced a similar noise to my mouse, which changes pitch when I move it.
   • Switching the mouse to my pc case USB port didn’t stop the noise from my mouse.
2. More Audible Coil Whine:
   
   • The coil whine from the RTX 4060 has become louder and is audible physically now.
   • I now hear the noise through my speakers and occasionally through my headphones.

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What I’ve Tried So Far:​

• Swapped GPUs twice: RX 6600 → RX 7600 → RTX 4060.
• Replaced the PSU (returned it as it didn’t help).
• Switched audio interfaces (Quantum ES4 → SSL12).
• Added a UPS and changed power outlets.

Despite these efforts, the problem persists. It’s not just the GPU anymore; I’m hearing noise from my mouse, speakers, and headphones.

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Next Steps and Help Needed:​

I’m considering replacing my motherboard next, hoping it might resolve the issue, but I’m not sure if that’s the right move.

If anyone has experience with similar issues or can suggest additional steps, I’d greatly appreciate your advice. I’m at a loss and desperate for a solution.

Thank you!

 

[ohio_buckeye]

I had this a little on my 7900xtx. Don’t know how nvidias current software works but on mine, I had trouble mainly with assassins creed mirage. I was able to go into the and driver and limit the fps but I also saw the amd driver as well as the game itself were both doing image sharpening. When I turned that off in both spots and limited the fps to about 100 or so, it still happens a little in the game’s menu but during gameplay it’s pretty much gone. So you may start by seeing what games you have that on and then see if you can start tweaking settings to help lessen it.

Is there a specific game it’s happening in?

 

[QyInvoLing]

How can mouse produce such coil whine???

 

[kittymeoww]

I had this a little on my 7900xtx. Don’t know how nvidias current software works but on mine, I had trouble mainly with assassins creed mirage. I was able to go into the and driver and limit the fps but I also saw the amd driver as well as the game itself were both doing image sharpening. When I turned that off in both spots and limited the fps to about 100 or so, it still happens a little in the game’s menu but during gameplay it’s pretty much gone. So you may start by seeing what games you have that on and then see if you can start tweaking settings to help lessen it.

Is there a specific game it’s happening in?

I did write this in the message but not sure if chatgpt left it out maybe. I used to try limiting the fps and it would fix it in some games or help, or change pitch, but in most of them, it didnt help. I don't want to start limiting the fps again or change refresh rate on my monitor or whatever, i want to get rid of the whining since im hearing it through multiple electronics. Including my MOUSE which is crazy, idk how thats even possible 😭

 

[Colif]

After these changes, the coil whine disappeared from my headphones and speakers.

Sounds like you need an external device which is electronically isolated from the motherboard. Its probably why I haven't heard this feature before. I didn't know you could hear coil whine through headphones.

Can you run these interfaces through something that might remove the whine?

The mouse thing is odd too.

so what else is attached via USB? Could be interference from another device on same circuit. USB devices all run off same chip on motherboard.

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