EVGA 580 whining like mad!

Cleeecooo · 11 Sep 2011 at 13:23

Hi,

I have no idea when it started but I only started noticing it when I took the hardware out of my case. It only makes an annoying whine when under load and it is really really annoying.

Anyone had this and will they take an RMA?

Thanks

mattjd · 11 Sep 2011 at 13:45

That is usually capacitor whine. Under load it would be either the graphics cards capacitors or the PSU's capacitors.

While you are playing a game try and pick up up where the whine is coming from then you know which one it will be. How old is your PSU it could just be capacitor ageing

Cleeecooo · 11 Sep 2011 at 14:02

mattjd said:
That is usually capacitor whine. Under load it would be either the graphics cards capacitors or the PSU's capacitors.

While you are playing a game try and pick up up where the whine is coming from then you know which one it will be. How old is your PSU it could just be capacitor ageing

I'm 99.9^% certain it's my graphics card . I think I even know which capacitor!

PSU is a 1kw silverstone, less than a year old

mattjd · 11 Sep 2011 at 14:17

Cleeecooo said:
I'm 99.9^% certain it's my graphics card . I think I even know which capacitor!

PSU is a 1kw silverstone, less than a year old

You should contact EVGA and try and get an RMA. This could just be the first step to something else going wrong with the card so it is best to see if you can get it replaced.

You might want to talk to the EVGA rep on these forums to see what he thinks

James J · 11 Sep 2011 at 14:26

Odd question but do you use vsync in games? Cap whine usually becomes apparent when your graphics card is pumping out a few hundred FPS. Booting up something old like quake 3 without vsync on would probably damage a card after a few hours lol

Sgt Tackleberry · 11 Sep 2011 at 14:40

I had the same problem with my gtx 580 but when I upgraded my PSU it stopped.

Can you try your 580 in another pc? Or have you got another psu you can try?.

Cleeecooo · 11 Sep 2011 at 15:11

mattjd said:
You should contact EVGA and try and get an RMA. This could just be the first step to something else going wrong with the card so it is best to see if you can get it replaced.

You might want to talk to the EVGA rep on these forums to see what he thinks

That's why i've kept "EVGA" in the thread title

I'd rather not bother someone at EVGA before I know if they'll allow an RMA

James J said:
Odd question but do you use vsync in games? Cap whine usually becomes apparent when your graphics card is pumping out a few hundred FPS. Booting up something old like quake 3 without vsync on would probably damage a card after a few hours lol

I don't always use it, but when under stress and only producing 20 FPS, i still get it

Sgt Tackleberry said:
I had the same problem with my gtx 580 but when I upgraded my PSU it stopped.

Can you try your 580 in another pc? Or have you got another psu you can try?.

I can, however it's a LOT of hassle as i've got a block on the cards :/

I think the problem has been there since I got the card, i just didn't notice as the fan was pretty loud. PSU wise, I don't have a spare one hanging around

The Asgard · 11 Sep 2011 at 15:42

Try another PSU sometimes this can sort the problem out. This is nothing to do with your PSU ability to supply the current. The combination of graphics, PSU and sometimes even the motherboard can cause issues.

Cleeecooo · 11 Sep 2011 at 16:09

Problem is I have no other PSU

Sgt Tackleberry · 11 Sep 2011 at 16:29

buy a PSU then DSR after you have tested

Cleeecooo · 11 Sep 2011 at 16:31

Literally have NO money

The card is now clicking

Sgt Tackleberry · 11 Sep 2011 at 16:35

do you have firend near by with a psu?

Cleeecooo · 11 Sep 2011 at 16:40

Sgt Tackleberry said:
do you have firend near by with a psu?

I'm sure i'll think of a way to find a PSU...

I'll raise a ticket with EVGA and see what they say and let you guys know

Sgt Tackleberry · 11 Sep 2011 at 16:46

good stuff

Cleeecooo · 11 Sep 2011 at 16:52

sent them a support ticket. Well, atleast I get to try an EVGA RMA

Evoss · 12 Sep 2011 at 08:26

[email protected] is our EVGA Rep, good man.

'Wes · 12 Sep 2011 at 08:49

You don't have any ATi/AMD products near it do you?

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area512003 · 12 Sep 2011 at 10:39

I have a funny noise coming from my one of my EVGA GTX580's but it only can be heard in video footage of a game ie. in between levels or a at the start of a game to give you a feel for the storyline.

Once it starts the game the noise goes away??

Anyone any ideas?

Cleeecooo · 12 Sep 2011 at 13:16

'Wes said:
You don't have any ATi/AMD products near it do you? .

There's a 2400 pro downstairs?

area512003 said:
I have a funny noise coming from my one of my EVGA GTX580's but it only can be heard in video footage of a game ie. in between levels or a at the start of a game to give you a feel for the storyline.

Once it starts the game the noise goes away??

Anyone any ideas?

Sounds like the same problem as me. I have an email from EVGA. I'll post it once I read it...

Cleeecooo · 12 Sep 2011 at 13:28

A: Hello, are you able to uplaod a video with the sound that we can take a look if it is normal or not. This sound is normally occured by putting out a lot of frames. Can you try to set a maximum framerate like 30 or 40 at counterstrike and look if its less noise? Regards,