PSU NOISE

QlimaxUK · 1 Apr 2018 at 21:53

So I have doing some searching and found this video which happens to be my model of PSU as well as having the same noise problem, now is there a way to fix this through power management in BIOS or should I get a new one?

Motherboard is: GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK
I have already looked at power option in the BIOS but not sure exactly what I need to look for

EsaT · 2 Apr 2018 at 20:39

That's type of coil whine.
Even some combinations of parts can cause that and fluctuating heavy load is also another thing which can trigger it.
For example graphic's card power draw being synced to to framerate.

What kind parts you have there in PC?
Anyway despite of Corsair hype CXes are standard cheap PSUs.

QlimaxUK · 2 Apr 2018 at 22:33

Only happens when gaming, I do use V-Sync in all my games OR FPS limiter to 60 when possible.

SPECS

i7 4790K 4 GHz Devils canyon
GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK LGA1150
16 GB Corsair Vengeance
Zotac 4 GB GTX970
Corsair 750w CX Modular
2x1TB Seagate SATA III

QlimaxUK · 3 Apr 2018 at 16:59

EsaT said:
That's type of coil whine.
Even some combinations of parts can cause that and fluctuating heavy load is also another thing which can trigger it.
.

So if I bought a new psu, maybe one of those gold rated formula could is be possible that my combination of parts would cause coil whine in any PSU I buy so it would not fix my issue?

QlimaxUK · 3 Apr 2018 at 18:40

I noticed the price of my PSU has gone up to £95.99 !!!

Got mine in 31 May 2015 for £72.95 why is price so high now?

also do these have 3 year or 5 year warranty on them and could I RMA for coil whine or am I too late?

QlimaxUK · 4 Apr 2018 at 17:24

Put the warranty request in with Corsair after contacting ocuk about this and now I just need to wait for reply

Does anyone use this section of the forum?

flea.rider · 4 Apr 2018 at 19:42

simples you went cheap with the heart of your pc and your paying the price .. yeah we have all made that mistake I know I did
theres a reason there cheap ..

go for an evga yeah your going to be paying a bit more but you will get a 10yr warranty no quibbles

Habakkuk · 12 Apr 2018 at 05:51

Coil whine is pretty common - my AX also does it, just not a loudly as yours!

It's not dangerous, just irritating.