Is coil whine a fault?

Is coil whine a fault?

Coil whine is really nothing to be concerned about. It can be annoying, of course, but it isn’t like a rattling engine or a squeaking wheel—the noise is a byproduct of your PC and graphics card’s normal operation. Your system isn’t losing any performance or longevity because of coil whine.

What causes coil whine in GPU?

As its name suggests, this high-pitched noise is caused by electromagnetic coils that act as inductors or transformers. Though it can come from many components, coil whine is usually found in video cards. Noise can also occur when the coil is poorly secured to the circuit board.

How often does coil whine go away?

Often a whine will go away or quieten down considerably after a few weeks. You may also find the noise will come and go so may not be noticeable on day one.

Do graphics cards make noise?

But when you’re dealing with high-powered components in modern gaming PCs, especially the graphics card and power supply, these vibrations can be audible. It can be annoying, of course, but it isn’t like a rattling engine or a squeaking wheel—the noise is a byproduct of your PC and graphics card’s normal operation.