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Questions about GIGABYTE products => Graphic cards => Topic started by: Rabwick on January 20, 2012, 11:46:16 am
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Hi,
I recently purchased this gpu (yesterday,) and so far there is no problems in terms of gaming. The problem i am experiencing is this strange noise which has only occurred once upon startup, but will always occur if i run any gpu load programs, like msi kombustor. The sound will continually occur until i close the program. If i run Furmark, the computer immediately reboots. I havent done any overclocking as of yet. From what ive heard this is known as coil whine?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNGn_SSOzKE - Video of someone with the same card and problem
The card seems to be working fine in most aspects, was just wondering if this noise is normal or should i return it tomorow?
i was also wondering if the pc rebooting after running furmark could cause any damage to the card, and if running kombustor could have done damage.
specs:
i5 2400 @ 3.1ghz
8gb ripjaws ddr3 1600mhz
750 watt widetech power
1.5tb caviar black hdd
gigabyte z68x-ud3-b3
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This noise only seems to occur when i run msi kombustor or specifally a 'burn in gpu test.'
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no help? wow...
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Hi
I listened to it several times and even when the volume was turned right up I couldn't hear anything unusual. :-\
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Hi Rabwick.
I know they make a slight noise when on full load (fan whine).
Another possibility is a faulty card.
Ben.
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Have you tried contacting GGTS to see if they can help ?
Just enter your email address and click on the language of choice. For the UK:
GGTS http://ggts.gigabyte.com/
Please expect several days for a reply.