I noticed the same thing. I just got an NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti FE (straight from NVIDIA), and the coil whine is crazy. Granted, I have an open case (Tt Core P5), but it seemed quite loud. It was directly related to the FPS I was getting; around 100-200 was noticeable but bearable, but more than that (300-800) was incredibly loud.

I am putting a water block on mine later this week, but I don't expect that to help at all.

 

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I noticed the same thing. I just got an NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti FE (straight from NVIDIA), and the coil whine is crazy. Granted, I have an open case (Tt Core P5), but it seemed quite loud. It was directly related to the FPS I was getting; around 100-200 was noticeable but bearable, but more than that (300-800) was incredibly loud.

I am putting a water block on mine later this week, but I don't expect that to help at all.

No, it won't. Suck it up, or buy a vendor card that has better power delivery. All the reference cards are the same.

 

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No, it won't. Suck it up, or buy a vendor card that has better power delivery. All the reference cards are the same.

People have mentioned that changing the PSU could *possibly* make a difference. Do you have any experience with this? Assuming a reference card is naturally just more prone than other cards, would a PSU change possibly help, even if it doesn't eliminate the noise 100%? Same question for overclocking the GPU to change the power draw.

Ignoring the noise or waiting for the new cards to come out are two valid options, but if you have any other suggestions for the current card, that would be much appreciated. I'm personally not too worried about the noise, but of course if there's a chance to reduce it I would at least try it out. It's better than nothing.

 

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People have mentioned that changing the PSU could *possibly* make a difference. Do you have any experience with this? Assuming a reference card is naturally just more prone than other cards, would a PSU change possibly help, even if it doesn't eliminate the noise 100%? Same question for overclocking the GPU to change the power draw.

Ignoring the noise or waiting for the new cards to come out are two valid options, but if you have any other suggestions for the current card, that would be much appreciated. I'm personally not too worried about the noise, but of course if there's a chance to reduce it I would at least try it out. It's better than nothing.

The only time changing PSU works is if it is either under powered, or it is not very efficient at delivering power. Even then it will still be there because the problem of inductors creating magnetic feilds strong enough to make the coils vibrate, are still there. Best way to reduce it is either vsync, freesync or Gsync. I think I'm going to RMA this one though... £719 on a graphics card audible over my speakers is just poor value.

 

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The only time changing PSU works is if it is either under powered, or it is not very efficient at delivering power. Even then it will still be there because the problem of inductors creating magnetic feilds strong enough to make the coils vibrate, are still there. Best way to reduce it is either vsync, freesync or Gsync. I think I'm going to RMA this one though... £719 on a graphics card audible over my speakers is just poor value.

Yeah, I am going to do a few more tests to determine how bad the noise is, but I may try to RMA it for a slightly quieter one. Or, maybe I'll hold out as long as the return period lasts and see if a custom card is available yet. I'm testing my parts on air right now, and I don't really want to put my loop together until I have a full set of parts I am satisfied with, but waiting for RMA or for a new card to come out will be difficult!

 

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Hey guys,

Just wondered if anyone else has had coil whine on their GTX 1080 Ti? Mine has massive coil whine, which I expect will only get a little better once 'burnt in' as EVGA likes to call it. Before I RMA this one, does anyone else have any comments on this. I don't want to RMA this card if coil whine is like it was on the 780 Ti's. Cheers guys!

I never ever experienced coil whine to get better with time. It always stays the same or gets worse. I would be cautious about trusting such EVGA claims.

Coil whine you hear now will still be there 2 years from now. So better act now before it's too late.

 

Mine also has a slight coil whine, but so did my 980 Ti. My problem is probably my PSU. Could be yours too. I think I can live with it though because it only happens in certain situations.

 

Yup I have coil whine on my 1080 Ti FE as well. I actually did change my PSU as it was close to 6 years old with an EVGA 850W G2 but the coil whine persists

Mine is under a waterblock as well. It's extremely annoying but I guess I'll get used to it over time.

 

You guys should have waited until the AIB 1080Ti cards come out.

I absolutely hate the look of all reference cards, their dorkey looking. Now coil whine issues. No way in hell I would buy one of those.

 

Most people who buy ref cards will put em under water, and coilwhine has nothing to do with 1080ti or it being founders model, high end cards have been coilwhining for years and as they get more powerful the problem will only grow in the future.

 

Small update on my end: It seems that I am only experiencing noticeable coil whine in certain scenarios. Most notably, I can hear it while running 3DMark tests. In these tests, the noise seems directly related to the FPS I get.

However, playing Titanfall 2 (which capped at 144 FPS) isn't really noticeable. Similarly, playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (300 FPS - 1000 FPS) is silent as far as I can tell.

I've read that some games make it happen, while others don't, so I'm not sure what to say. Titanfall 2 @ 144 FPS was definitely putting the card to use, as it hit the mid-80 degree range. So, I can't really say the whine is related to either the FPS I get nor to the load I put on the card?

I'm still running some different tests before I do anything. I don't want to RMA the card and end up with a louder one (or a refurbished one?).

I'm constantly checking for those custom card release dates to be announced!

 

Mine just started to coil whine today also. Are you guys going to RMA yours or keep it?

 

If mine would coilwhone I would definately rma, didnt pay 800€ for a coilwhining piece of crap.

 

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If mine would coilwhone I would definately rma, didnt pay 800€ for a coilwhining piece of crap.

There's really no way to avoid it, though. I want to say that all high-end cards exhibit coil whine to an extent. And, if you have your card in an enclosed case, it may be worse than you think, you just can't hear it (and therefore probably wouldn't care).

I can't decide if I want to RMA because I don't know if I'll get a louder or possibly used card. And, so far, I only have really noticed it in 3DMark, with no headphones on. I'm pretty confident I wouldn't hear it during every-day use. But, I'm trying to test that scenario, which is why my decision is taking so long.

We'll see, I suppose. I already got an RMA label just in case. Free overnight shipping back to them and then up to 5 days for them to look into it and send a new one.

 

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Small update on my end: It seems that I am only experiencing noticeable coil whine in certain scenarios. Most notably, I can hear it while running 3DMark tests. In these tests, the noise seems directly related to the FPS I get.

However, playing Titanfall 2 (which capped at 144 FPS) isn't really noticeable. Similarly, playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (300 FPS - 1000 FPS) is silent as far as I can tell.

I've read that some games make it happen, while others don't, so I'm not sure what to say. Titanfall 2 @ 144 FPS was definitely putting the card to use, as it hit the mid-80 degree range. So, I can't really say the whine is related to either the FPS I get nor to the load I put on the card?

I'm still running some different tests before I do anything. I don't want to RMA the card and end up with a louder one (or a refurbished one?).

I'm constantly checking for those custom card release dates to be announced!

the coils whine because they vibrate when they provide the power to the card

its pretty simple really

vsync can limit coil whine or make it worse

I've seen people claim burning in does something
suggested something like running fur mark without the donut in the middle
gives north of 2000fps
running over night

didn't help at all

over clocking or under clocking could help
or changing the power target

its all about pushing those vibrations above or below a value you can hear
different kind of games produce different noise because the card is stressed differently and fps are different

higher fps had different noise characteristics then lower ones for me

this of course is if the power form the PSU is of good quality

hint
I only need a 6 pin
my PSU provides 2 dedicated ones

one produces slightly less whine than the other

some users suggested using different cables might do something (from PSU to the card)

I ended up taking off the cooler and covering the coils (which were sealed already and still) with clear nail polish from my wife

that's the only thing that did anything for me

also I think there were a lot of 980ti cards with a lot of whine

if you can still try to RMA it then maybe rather try that

it will not go away over time
if anything it gets worse (this is subjectively spealing)

 

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the coils whine because they vibrate when they provide the power to the card

its pretty simple really

vsync can limit coil whine or make it worse

I've seen people claim burning in does something
suggested something like running fur mark without the donut in the middle
gives north of 2000fps
running over night

didn't help at all

over clocking or under clocking could help
or changing the power target

its all about pushing those vibrations above or below a value you can hear
different kind of games produce different noise because the card is stressed differently and fps are different

higher fps had different noise characteristics then lower ones for me

this of course is if the power form the PSU is of good quality

hint
I only need a 6 pin
my PSU provides 2 dedicated ones

one produces slightly less whine than the other

some users suggested using different cables might do something (from PSU to the card)

I ended up taking off the cooler and covering the coils (which were sealed already and still) with clear nail polish from my wife

that's the only thing that did anything for me

also I think there were a lot of 980ti cards with a lot of whine

if you can still try to RMA it then maybe rather try that

it will not go away over time
if anything it gets worse (this is subjectively spealing)

Thanks for all the tips! I'm currently using one 8-pin and one 6-pin into the GPU. Both on separate cables. Might just try RMA-ing it just in case, but I also don't know how their stock works and I don't want to be missing a GPU for multiple weeks. I'm definitely not expecting it to fix itself over time, or to 'burn in'. Perhaps I'll try a different cable. I've got a brand new Thermaltake Toughpower DPS G RGB 850W, so I don't think that would be causing any issues.

 

All the reference cards will whine. There components aren't up to par for "Coil whine" It's just so stupid in 2017 they don't address this issue by using better components.

Every reference card I've ever had whined like a banshee. Hence waiting for AIB boards.

 

It doesnt have anything to do with reference design or not

 

Coil whine is pretty much gpu lottery. 50% of the cards will coil whine at high fps. I learned to get over it and i upgrade every year.

 

Hello,
I just have my new Strix OC 1080ti and coil whine also. A much more then strix 980Ti.
I have change to another one, and the same even the same sound frequency.

Using Corsair HX1000 PSU and MSI M5 motherboard.
It's not gooood.....

 

I didn't think those were even on sale yet?

 

Yep I had one, live in Poland Gdańsk, some store allready sell all of them. All with coil problem

Or it's my setup problem.

 

Ah, right.

I decided to RMA my NVIDIA 1080 Ti FE, and I got a replacement very quickly! It was free overnight shipping both directions, so from the time I sent mine back to the time I got a new one was under 40 hours (which is incredible considering it was traveling from east coast to west coast). However, this one seems just as loud. I'm just going to keep it and deal with the noise. It's not bad enough for me to keep trying the lottery, and I'm sure I won't even care once I orient the PC properly and put on headphones.

Good luck to the rest of you!

 

Sure, but ASUS Euro RMA support is some kind of joke.
Coil problem it's not a issue for valid warranty process. Alos not sure but RMA Polish service not support GPU, then send it to some country in Europe. Yep Service is in Czech Republic.
It takes over 30 days I guess.

Also it's very hard to contact with someone from ASUS how know somethnig about GPU hardware and can explain me "Do Coil problem will valid warranty, and they replace card for me".

 

Just wanted to share my same issue. Sold my SLI 980s for a decent dent off the 1080Ti and was excited to get one on launch. It was my first time purchasing direct from Nvidia. Anyway the card is great, but the coil whine is ridiculous. Most ridiculous whine ive ever heard. Seems to be near the VRMs or a resistor towards back of card. Unacceptable for a $700 flagship GPU.

If anyone else is having this problem, RETURN IT. Wearing headphones and other excuses are just that, excuses. Excuses for sub-par design. Dont get me wrong; Nvidia makes a great GPU - third party partners make better boards and coolers. Refund your 1080 Ti FE before the 30 days is up.

I let impatience get the best of me. I knew I should have waited, and the fake news "EVGA 1080Ti May" rumors didnt help. While a few weeks with no GPU will suck, that sweet custom 1080 Ti will be so worth it all around.

Anyway I learned my lesson, I just sent the email reply with the details to initiate the refund, waiting for instructions to ship. I also said I wanted the entire original purchase refunded including my shipping which was late. I will pay for the return shipping. Hopefully the refund will post to my account in a timely manner. I have no idea how long it takes for Nvidia to disburse funds.