Low clinking noise from Pc.

[Steven T]

Hey everyone
I've noticed that my pc starts making a clinking noise every so often, it's not loud and would happen for every second for around 10-20seconds.
It's not the fans, I've checked those so I'm not entirely sure what could be causing it (I'm a big noob when it comes to pcs).
I've noticed it happens when I've game running on the background and I'm searching the internet.
Any suggestions or help would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[lsg1r]

Um... so what's inside the pc...

I've noticed it happens when I've game running on the background and I'm searching the internet.

First thought would be the GPU... more accurately coil whine. My 1060 6GB has a 'clicking' noise when doing specific things under load, it's not there all the time though.

 

[Tetras]

It could be the PSU or graphics card turning the fans on and off due to zero-rpm mode? When you switch from the game to the browser it would reduce the load on the PSU & graphics card.

 

[VortexA1]

It could be the PSU or graphics card turning the fans on and off due to zero-rpm mode? When you switch from the game to the browser it would reduce the load on the PSU & graphics card.

Yep, about a year ago checked all my case fans for my clicking noise, found it was the fan on the psu,I didn't even consider it at the beginning.