[Dnic41]

Received and installed my new GTX 780 today.
When I go in-game, not even playing yet, my PSU makes some noise.

I attached a recording of the noise it makes. In game it gets worse, but sometimes goes away as well.
Is my power supply not capable of handling the new GPU or is it something else?

(can't attach wave file)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B981K_882kVRV0xxWnNoRS1sMDA/edit?usp=sharing

 

[johncyn]

Never had any experience with rosewell psu but had the same issue once with an hx 850 it could be coil whine.

 

[DzillaXx]

Is it a high pitched sound?

Probably coil whine. And could be coming from the GPU or the PowerSupply.

 

[Dnic41]

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Originally Posted by johncyn

Never had any experience with rosewell psu but had the same issue once with an hx 850 it could be coil whine.

Is the only fix for coil whine a new PSU?

 

[eXXon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnic41

Received and installed my new GTX 780 today.
When I go in-game, not even playing yet, my PSU makes some noise.

I attached a recording of the noise it makes. In game it gets worse, but sometimes goes away as well.
Is my power supply not capable of handling the new GPU or is it something else?

(can't attach wave file)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B981K_882kVRV0xxWnNoRS1sMDA/edit?usp=sharing

If the PSU can't handle the power it would simply shut off or cause sever instability.
Which Rosewill is it?

 

[Dnic41]

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXXon

If the PSU can't handle the power it would simply shut off or cause sever instability.
Which Rosewill is it?

It's this one.

 

[eXXon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnic41

Is the only fix for coil whine a new PSU?

Coil whine doesn't sound like the attached file, it's more of a mechanical noise in your case.

It could be a faulty fan bearing.

 

[Dnic41]

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXXon

Coil whine doesn't sound like the attached file, it's more of a mechanical noise in your case.

It could be a faulty fan bearing.

I took another recording. No way that's just fan noise, it's never made that noise before. It almost sounds like grinding, but the pitch constantly changes. When I'm in game it can go very quiet to louder to virtually gone.
Also verified that it is indeed coming from the PSU.

Here is another one, not sure if it's any better quality.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B981K_882kVRXzZ3b3lxVEdZSGs/edit?usp=sharing

 

[eXXon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnic41

I took another recording. No way that's just fan noise, it's never made that noise before. It almost sounds like grinding, but the pitch constantly changes. When I'm in game it can go very quiet to louder to virtually gone.
Also verified that it is indeed coming from the PSU.

Here is another one, not sure if it's any better quality.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B981K_882kVRXzZ3b3lxVEdZSGs/edit?usp=sharing

Could be something touching the fan blades.
Use an ear wig and gently apply pressure with it on the middle of the PSU fan (to slow it down).
Does the noise change with the pressure ?

 

[Dnic41]

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXXon

Could be something touching the fan blades.
Use an ear wig and gently apply pressure with it on the middle of the PSU fan (to slow it down).
Does the noise change with the pressure ?

It does not change. The second I alt+tab out of the game, the noise stops.

Cleaned it out with some air for good measure, no dice.

 

[MaCk-AtTaCk]

sounds like a bearing to me

 

[eXXon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnic41

It does not change. The second I alt+tab out of the game, the noise stops.

Cleaned it out with some air for good measure, no dice.

Hmm. To my understanding, Coil whine is a very high-pitch noise, not grinding.
It's obvious the noise is related to the Current being drawn by the PSU. What was the previous GPU?

 

[Dnic41]

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXXon

Hmm. To my understanding, Coil whine is a very high-pitch noise, not grinding.
It's obvious the noise is related to the Current being drawn by the PSU. What was the previous GPU?

It was an XFX HD5850.
The grinding noise does change in pitch, but like I said it's limited to in-game only. It also occured when I fired up and started 3DMark.

 

[johncyn]

hmm it could be power draw?

When you run 3d mark does it change in pitch after each scene?

 

[Dnic41]

Quote:

Originally Posted by johncyn

hmm it could be power draw?

When you run 3d mark does it change in pitch after each scene?

Yes, not every single scene, but just about all of them.
It'll change from high pitch to grinding like sound to barely audible and everything in-between.

 

[johncyn]

I would say coil whine or possible power draw?

I had the same issue with a 850w for some reason went through 2 of them so I just went with a 860 is your psu new?

 

[Dnic41]

Quote:

Originally Posted by johncyn

I would say coil whine or possible power draw?

I had the same issue with a 850w for some reason went through 2 of them so I just went with a 860 is your psu new?

No, it's close to 5 years old. I guess it's time for a new one

Wasn't really planning on getting any other components until my new build.

 

[skupples]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dnic41

Yes, not every single scene, but just about all of them.
It'll change from high pitch to grinding like sound to barely audible and everything in-between.

definitely sounds like coil whine, which is pretty much 100% normal. You may actually be experiencing coil whine twice depending on the PSU. My old Corsair HX850 watt whines like a baby.
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Originally Posted by Dnic41

No, it's close to 5 years old. I guess it's time for a new one

Wasn't really planning on getting any other components until my new build.

It may still be under warranty depending on who you got it form, I would look into cashing that in before it runs out! All you need is the serial number for most companies, though it helps to have the purchase order, it's not always necessary.

 

[ShortySmalls]

Yeah to me sounds like coil whine you picked up from the extra power draw, a new psu is the only way to solve the problem and even a brand new PSU can have it.

 

[Dnic41]

Quote:

Originally Posted by skupples

definitely sounds like coil whine, which is pretty much 100% normal. You may actually be experiencing coil whine twice depending on the PSU. My old Corsair HX850 watt whines like a baby.
It may still be under warranty depending on who you got it form, I would look into cashing that in before it runs out! All you need is the serial number for most companies, though it helps to have the purchase order, it's not always necessary.

Thanks, I'll check that tomorrow.
Quote:

Originally Posted by ShortySmalls

Yeah to me sounds like coil whine you picked up from the extra power draw, a new psu is the only way to solve the problem and even a brand new PSU can have it.

Yup, guess that's the route I'll go if it's not under warranty.

Thanks for everyone's help, it's greatly appreciated.