GFX Card squealing

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Hi,

When my GFX card is under high load in for example Bioshock, it squeals. I've had that before prior to me getting a Corsair 520W PSU because I understand that noise is a sign of being underpowered.

I now have a Q6600 (not G0), 4Gb RAM, a WD 500Gb drive, and the 8800GTS. Apart from 3 USB devices - UPS, keyboard, and mouse - that is all I have running on the system.

Is it right that the Corsair should be struggling like that ?

Thanks
 
Sqealing usually odes indicate its not getting enough power but i dont think thats the case here as i run an 8800GTS with a Corsair HX520 as well
 
My 8800 does this as well. Not too annoying as in games I don't hear it, however, if I run a benchmark (i.e. no sound) you can hear it plain as day.

It's my second card and I can't really be bothered to RMA it again, as I'll no doubt get a card with the same issue again.

Apparently it's nothing to worry about though, it's just noise from the components I think and nothing can be done about it.

But you're not alone! Oh, and I don't think it's an "underpowered" issue as I run mine with a 700w OCZ PSU. :)
 
Thanks very much for your replies guys. It has put my mind at rest a little. Still can't believe how much power these components need nowadays.
 
The GTS doesn't draw that much power. I wonder what component would be causing the squealing. It's really something you'd think they'd pick up on during testing.
 
Gonzo0 said:
Im sure its the capcitors squealing. Ive heard of this problem before.
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I seem to remember it being some sort of a coil on some motherboards. If you pressed them down individually, you'd come across the noisey culprit/s - then hot glue them down. :p
 
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