Should I worry about coil whine?

Even though it might sound like there is some kind of problem with your computer, coil whine is not harmful or dangerous. While it is an annoying and unpleasant thing to deal with, there is no risk of any damage to your PC. As a matter of fact, coil whine is an indicator that the inductors are working properly.
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Do I need to worry about coil whine?

Fortunately, coil whine doesn't necessarily mean that anything is wrong with your hardware. While it is the sound of parts of your hardware, literally, vibrating from having a large amount of power going through them, this doesn't mean anything is coming dislodged or being damaged.
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Is coil whine a defect?

Users may experience electrical crackling or high pitch noise issues. In many cases, these issues will be related to "coil whine", which is inherent in the design of today's high-power computer products and is not a hardware defect.
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Will coil whine go away?

More often than not, coil whine will simply go away/change to a level that you cannot hear on its own accord. For most in the gaming scene, wearing a headset or moving the system slightly further away is a good solution to the issue.
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Why is my coil whine so loud?

Coil whine is caused by vibrations of components in your GPU. This sound can also come from your PSU and some motherboards in rare cases but is most common to occur with a GPU. In general, the coils in a GPU will always whine, but not at a frequency your ears can pick up. In some cases it can be very prevalent.
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How common is coil whine?

Basically any electronic device has coil whine, it is just not audible in the majority of cases. It is perfectly normal and there is no need to worry about damage.
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Can coil whine damage GPU?

Coil whine is in no way harmful for your card, and does not affect performance or longevity. Coil whine is simply the vibration of the coil in an inductor as the power passes through it. On a high end graphics card, ten or more large inductors would help provide power to critical components on the card.
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Does 3080 TI have coil whine?

I am very disappointed with the top model ROG Strix 3080 Ti. I have had to return 4 GPUs because the coil noise was unbearable and it ruins any positive experience in my gaming sessions.
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Does every PS5 have coil whine?

Do all PS5 consoles have coil whine? Most PS5 consoles have coil whine and the majority of gamers complained about the noise. Whether you get coil whine or not, it depends on your performance, FPS, and graphics settings, as well as the games you're running.
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Is coil whine covered by warranty?

Yes it is covered. As for the warranty, the warranty continues where the original card left off. The nice thing is that you can extend the 3 year warranty to 5 or 10 years when you register your card, which also follows to the replacement card at the remaining warranty period of the original.
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Why is my PC squealing?

Both new and old computers can experience what's called “coil whine,” which is a high-pitched noise that comes from the computer. It's easy to jump to the conclusion that the noise is a sign of major computer failure or that something is broken, loose, or about to explode. Fortunately, coil whine is normal behavior.
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How do I know if my coil is whine?

The timing of your noise would suggest coil whine, yes - as games launch, very high FPS (in game menus etc). To attempt to isolate, you could enable V-Sync or cap the FPS to 60Hz (or lower), which should lessen the stress - and the noise should be noticeably 'better' or non-existent.
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How do you stop coil whining on Reddit?

I was able to mitigate coil whine somehow with the following:
  1. Underclocking/undervolting.
  2. Building your PC inside a case where the side panels are closed (still keeping it well ventilated ofc). ...
  3. Put your case under your desk. ...
  4. Use sound dampening material inside the case where possible, sometimes it helps.
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Is PS5 buzzing normal?

This is normal and simply means the fan is temporarily working at a faster rate to cool the system more effectively. We recommend following the steps below to help prevent your PS5 console from overheating: Ensure that the air vents on the sides and back of the PS5 console are not blocked or obstructed.
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Is PS5 fan noise normal?

To help the system cool down, PS5 is designed with a fan. PS5 will make some sound while the fan is running. It is common and normal, actually. According to Sony, PS5 can run more quietly than PS4 because the cooling and power delivery systems are changed.
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Is PS5 supposed to be loud?

However, some people have reported that their PS5 is exceptionally quiet, while others claim that the fans produce some noise, however, the amount of noise produced is only a little noisier.
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Is coil whine covered by warranty Asus?

It's never a guarantee, and you'll know what it is when you hear it. You can return it, but you usually can't RMA for coil whine.
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Is it normal for graphics card to make noise?

Sometimes, the graphics card starts to make a high-pitched buzzing noise. The noise can come from problematic GPU fans, or it could be coil whine. It's an intolerable and annoying sound that can irritate you very much.
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How can I make my PSU Quieter?

The Power supply unit could be loud because of a worn-out PSU fan or an unwanted substance on the fan, to mention a few. You can reduce the noise by replacing the fan or even cleaning the fan that has a lot of dust and unwanted substances.
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Is a small amount of coil whine normal?

Coil whine is not bad, it does no harm other than possibly being annoying. It is caused by vibrations from the electromagnetic energy about ferrite coils. Some units have more coil whine than others depending on how well coils are glued down with caulk, just as an example.
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Can PSU cables cause coil whine?

Coil whine can happen at ANY load level, not just a high load or a low load. And it can happen to ANY hardware that has a wound part, like a PSU or graphics card.
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Is it normal for PC to make noise?

It is normal for a hard drive to produce noise. Normal noises should expect to hear include a low humming or quiet whistling sound. Noises you should not expect to hear are repetitive clicking, very noticeable humming, knocking, or any hard thump.
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How does coil whine happen?

Just about anything with a power source can create coil whine to some degree, but it's usually caused by an electrical current going through a power-regulating component like a transformer or inductor, causing its electrical wiring to vibrate at a variable frequency.
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