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Problem with XFX ATI HD4890, weird fan noise (I think)?

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I recently (last Wednesday) got a new rig with spangly new hardware and the XFX ATI HD4890. However, there is some problem with this card (or at least I think so, i'm a complete n00b when it comes to computers).

It seems fine when im doing basic stuff (internet etc.) but anything graphically intensive, such as games or even scrolling down the page, initiates this whirring almost buzzing noise. This is different from the usual whoooosh you get from the card with increasing fan speeds.

Do any of you guys have any idea about this, or what i should do?

Thanks in advance :D
 
I only get it from time to time when I'm scrolling, but I will get it when minimising and viewing other windows in Windows 7 RC.

I'm pretty sure I can hear the sound even when the fan is at 80-90% (any faster and I cant hear myself think :P) so it could be another component :S
 
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