I received my new pc from OCUK yesterday, but its making this strange noise, could someone listen and advise? Thanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc_Sg4oZkxw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc_Sg4oZkxw
I didn't pick that up - but it's probably coil whine.My CPU temp is 32. GPU is 38. I cant pinpoint the location of the sound as its such a high frequency.
Complete system spec would be handy - but what is the PSU for now, brand/model? (FGS, don't say Kolink otherwise @pastymuncher is going to rip some dolls head off.)It's an ASUS strix 1060 6gb. I'll try and locate it again
Well, if you didn't specify a different PSU it will definitely be Kolink 600W in there. (And with it some poor random dolls head - private joke, ignore)Here is the build config, but I have the asus 1060 instead of the zotac: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/ocuk...n32Y0bCds32Y6bCdt33X-bCdA32Y+bCdB32XwbCld3384
Thanks for the help, is the Kolink PSU really that bad? Should I replace it?Well, if you didn't specify a different PSU it will definitely be Kolink 600W in there. (And with it some poor random dolls head - private joke, ignore)
As for the noise 'i' could hear - i'm guessing it's all your case fans - if it's as noisy as it sounds you may want to adjust your fan curve.
As for the coil whine - the odds are it's the PSU (but could be the GPU) - you would ideally try and isolate this if you can before contacting OcUK. Kids are great at locating high pitch noises as they have a greater frequency range.
Yep, i'm going to regret that joke.Thanks for the help, is the Kolink PSU really that bad? Should I replace it?
Cardboard tube or any such tube is helpfull for locating sound sources.It's an ASUS strix 1060 6gb. I'll try and locate it again
Just had another listen and the sound seems to stop when i stop the front bottom fan. How do I disconnect just this fan? Would it be dangerous?Cardboard tube or any such tube is helpfull for locating sound sources.
High frequencies would be caused by electronics.
While lower frequencies are mechanical in their sources.
For example 7200rpm HDD has primary frequency at 120Hz.
Now in case of this recording besides those usual lower frequency mechanical noises there's ~570-580 Hz spike, which is just unlikely high frequency for mechanical component.
Even if counting in fan having multiple blades.
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I guess it's that soiund you're hearing.
Have you observed if there's change in that depending on what you're doing with computer?
(for examply try playing back some video in youtube etc)
Perfectly safe to disconnect - just follow the lead to the header/splitter lead that should be on the board (if it's connected that way). Or, from the sound of the fan nose - plugged straight in to a molex if it has that connection option too.Just had another listen and the sound seems to stop when i stop the front bottom fan. How do I disconnect just this fan? Would it be dangerous?
Great tip @EsaT - i use my youngest son, slave labour.Cardboard tube or any such tube is helpfull for locating sound sources.
I’ll try this when I get back home. There’s a hub behind the side panel of the case. With plugs labelled with “fan 1” etc. Could this be where I disconnect the fans? Also, will having them disconnected permanently cause any issues? There a ton of space inside the case. The fans are at constant full throttle.Perfectly safe to disconnect - just follow the lead to the header/splitter lead that should be on the board (if it's connected that way). Or, from the sound of the fan nose - plugged straight in to a molex if it has that connection option too.
Are all your fans running at full throttle?
Only disconnect the troublesome fan from the hub - you will need airflow into the case and the other two (front and rear) at full throttle will suffice for now.I’ll try this when I get back home. There’s a hub behind the side panel of the case. With plugs labelled with “fan 1” etc. Could this be where I disconnect the fans? Also, will having them disconnected permanently cause any issues? There a ton of space inside the case. The fans are at constant full throttle.