Random electric sound coming from PC

[salm2s]

Hi there,
I’m starting to get worried about what sound my pc is making. As you can see in the title, these electric sounds are not present when idle, but when i play games (such as Watchdogs, Far Cry 4, AC: O). Though, when i do heavy gpu benchmarks such as Unigine’s Valley Benchmark, the sound is not present at all.

The gpu gets stressed out to 99%, but when playing games the gpu sits around 90-95%.

Also, when I do cpu benchmarks (such as Prime 95, which really pushes it), the sound is not present either.

I don’t know what seems to be the problem. Can someone help me fix it?

Thanks, salm2s

 

[Tolis_GR]

Are you sure it's an electric sound and not coming from the fans on the case? Post your specs please.

 

[salm2s]

Are you sure it's an electric sound and not coming from the fans on the case? Post your specs please.

I’ll see if its the fans
Specs:
Asrock Z270 Pro 4
Intel Core i5 7600k @ 4.5 Ghz (1.275v)
Intel 600p Series 128 GB m.2 ssd
WD Blue 1TB Hard drive
EVGA GTX 1060 SC edition
Cooler Master Hyper T4
2x Cooler Master sickleflow 120mm fan
ThermalTake LitePower 500 Watt PSU (came with the case, thinking of replacing it)

 

[Tolis_GR]

I would think of the psu as the rest of components are mid/high end. Keep in mind that the efficiency of the psu degrades under high load/temp and has to work harder to feed the components. Heavy gaming will push the psu to the limits which is worse than running dedicated benchmarks one at a time

 

[salm2s]

I would think of the psu as the rest of components are mid/high end. Keep in mind that the efficiency of the psu degrades under high load/temp and has to work harder to feed the components. Heavy gaming will push the psu to the limits which is worse than running dedicated benchmarks one at a time

So do u think its better to get a better psu. I was thinking of the Corsair VS550 PSU. I don’t want to spen more the $80 (And that’s AUD, but I’m willing to spend a bit more). Feel free to suggest better PSU’s, but I think that this PSU will be good

 

[Tolis_GR]

No the VS series are the lowest budget line of Corsair. Although i use it myslef without problems for 2 years, i know it will give up pretty soon. I suggest you visit the following links and pick a psu of at least Tier 2. Also check Seasonic S12 II.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-psus,4229.html
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

 

[salm2s]

No the VS series are the lowest budget line of Corsair. Although i use it myslef without problems for 2 years, i know it will give up pretty soon. I suggest you visit the following links and pick a psu of at least Tier 2. Also check Seasonic S12 II.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-psus,4229.html
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

Alright, thanks for the help. I will consider buying the one you mentioned, but do you think the EVGA B3 550 watt psu is good?

 

[Tolis_GR]

It's decent. It will do the job just fine.

 

[salm2s]

It's decent. It will do the job just fine.

Ok, thanks. I just have a question regarding the power supply: Do i need to turn on the eco mode for gaming?

 

[Tolis_GR]

EVGA describes ECO mode as ECO Intelligent Thermal Control System. You don't have to turn on anything, the unit will try to balance the load/ temps with efficiency

 

[salm2s]

EVGA describes ECO mode as ECO Intelligent Thermal Control System. You don't have to turn on anything, the unit will try to balance the load/ temps with efficiency

Ok thx

 

[salm2s]

Hey, sorry but i was just wondering, if it really isn’t the power supply, could it also be gpu coil whine? Because most of the sound is coming from the gpu.

Pls anyone there help me!

Thanks,
Salm2s

 

[SgtScream]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from salm2s : "GPU Coil Whine or PSU problem"

Hi there,
This is a follow up from my recent thread “Random electric sound coming from PC”.
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3779157/random-electric-sound-coming.html

I was just wondering, could that sound be coming from GPU coil whine, or the PSU.

Thanks,
salm2s

Load game with high framerates in menu (especially some old like cs 1.6, unlock fps) , and inspect where sound comes from.

If it's a buzzing sound, it would most likely be the power supply.
If it's a high pitched squealing sound, then it's coil wine from your graphics card.
List your hardware specs.

If it's a buzzing sound, it would most likely be the power supply.
If it's a high pitched squealing sound, then it's coil wine from your graphics card.
List your hardware specs.

i5 7600k
Asrock z270 Pro 4
EVGA GTX 1060 SC edition
Intel 600p series m.2 ssd
WD Blue 1TB HDD
ThermalTake LitePower 500 watt PSU

If it's a buzzing sound, it would most likely be the power supply.
If it's a high pitched squealing sound, then it's coil wine from your graphics card.
List your hardware specs.

I heard at least one that the PSU also squeeking like usual GPU coil whine.
The only way to find out is really to hear carefully where the origin of the sound, not how it is heard.

If it's a buzzing sound, it would most likely be the power supply.
If it's a high pitched squealing sound, then it's coil wine from your graphics card.
List your hardware specs.

I heard at least one that the PSU also squeeking like usual GPU coil whine.
The only way to find out is really to hear carefully where the origin of the sound, not how it is heard.

Even then, you really can't be sure where where the noise is coming from. I've been down this road before. For me replacing parts would be the sure fire way to troubleshoot the cause. My question to the OP would be when does this happen? During gaming or while the computer is idle?

It is easy to know if it is from the GPU or PSU
1 - remove the GPU
does it still have whine?
Answer = Yes, it is PSU
Answer = No, it is the GPU
3rd Answer - run a stress test on the CPU to help force the PSU to work a bit harder.

It is easy to know if it is from the GPU or PSU
1 - remove the GPU
does it still have whine?
Answer = Yes, it is PSU
Answer = No, it is the GPU
3rd Answer - run a stress test on the CPU to help force the PSU to work a bit harder.

It's not that simple. Removing the GPU will cause less load on the PSU which may result in no noise.

 

[SgtScream]

Hey, sorry but i was just wondering, if it really isn’t the power supply, could it also be gpu coil whine? Because most of the sound is coming from the gpu.

Pls anyone there help me!

Thanks,
Salm2s

My apologies on my initial post. Both the GPU and PSU can coil whine. I would start by temporarily replacing the graphics card to see if the issue persists. What recently changed on the system that may be the cause for the noise?

 

[salm2s]

Hey, sorry but i was just wondering, if it really isn’t the power supply, could it also be gpu coil whine? Because most of the sound is coming from the gpu.

Pls anyone there help me!

Thanks,
Salm2s

My apologies on my initial post. Both the GPU and PSU can coil whine. I would start by temporarily replacing the graphics card to see if the issue persists. What recently changed on the system that may be the cause for the noise?

I haven’t changed anything really. It’s just the different games I have been playing. Normally I would play fortnite at epic to high settings, which also pushes the gpu, but the sound is no where to be heard. It is only the games i listed before that made the sound. Should i change my psu, Because that seems to be helping people with reducing the coil whine.

And i also dont have spare parts lying around

 

[SgtScream]

Hey, sorry but i was just wondering, if it really isn’t the power supply, could it also be gpu coil whine? Because most of the sound is coming from the gpu.

Pls anyone there help me!

Thanks,
Salm2s

My apologies on my initial post. Both the GPU and PSU can coil whine. I would start by temporarily replacing the graphics card to see if the issue persists. What recently changed on the system that may be the cause for the noise?

I haven’t changed anything really. It’s just the different games I have been playing. Normally I would play fortnite at epic to high settings, which also pushes the gpu, but the sound is no where to be heard. It is only the games i listed before that made the sound. Should i change my psu, Because that seems to be helping people with reducing the coil whine.

And i also dont have spare parts lying around

Here's how I would look at it:
1. If the sound happens only within the game menu and not while gaming, then the GPU is suspect (GPU Coil whine).
2. If the sound only happens when playing the game and heavy loads, then the PSU is suspect (PSU Coil Whine).

 

[mdd1963]

Is this a high pitched 'coil whine'? Might just have to get used to it...some PSUs and/or GPUs make more noise than others under load....

 

[salm2s]

Hey, sorry but i was just wondering, if it really isn’t the power supply, could it also be gpu coil whine? Because most of the sound is coming from the gpu.

Pls anyone there help me!

Thanks,
Salm2s

My apologies on my initial post. Both the GPU and PSU can coil whine. I would start by temporarily replacing the graphics card to see if the issue persists. What recently changed on the system that may be the cause for the noise?

I haven’t changed anything really. It’s just the different games I have been playing. Normally I would play fortnite at epic to high settings, which also pushes the gpu, but the sound is no where to be heard. It is only the games i listed before that made the sound. Should i change my psu, Because that seems to be helping people with reducing the coil whine.

And i also dont have spare parts lying around

Here's how I would look at it:
1. If the sound happens only within the game menu and not while gaming, then the GPU is suspect (GPU Coil whine).
2. If the sound only happens when playing the game and heavy loads, then the PSU is suspect (PSU Coil Whine).

Hey there,
So, it seems that when playing games, there is a buzz sound, and in closer inspection it was coming from power supply (getting that replaced), but when i was in menu, there was also squeaky buzz sound coming from gpu. Should i also get my gpu replaced?

 

[SgtScream]

Hey, sorry but i was just wondering, if it really isn’t the power supply, could it also be gpu coil whine? Because most of the sound is coming from the gpu.

Pls anyone there help me!

Thanks,
Salm2s

My apologies on my initial post. Both the GPU and PSU can coil whine. I would start by temporarily replacing the graphics card to see if the issue persists. What recently changed on the system that may be the cause for the noise?

I haven’t changed anything really. It’s just the different games I have been playing. Normally I would play fortnite at epic to high settings, which also pushes the gpu, but the sound is no where to be heard. It is only the games i listed before that made the sound. Should i change my psu, Because that seems to be helping people with reducing the coil whine.

And i also dont have spare parts lying around

Here's how I would look at it:
1. If the sound happens only within the game menu and not while gaming, then the GPU is suspect (GPU Coil whine).
2. If the sound only happens when playing the game and heavy loads, then the PSU is suspect (PSU Coil Whine).

Hey there,
So, it seems that when playing games, there is a buzz sound, and in closer inspection it was coming from power supply (getting that replaced), but when i was in menu, there was also squeaky buzz sound coming from gpu. Should i also get my gpu replaced?

No, coil whine is normal for some GPU's. Besides, you could replace the power supply and find out it in turn fixes the coil whine.

 

[salm2s]

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No, coil whine is normal for some GPU's. Besides, you could replace the power supply and find out it in turn fixes the coil whine.

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Oops lel ^
Alright sure, I will definitely try doing that. Thanks for the help