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    4870 makes noises while benching

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Mechanized Menace, May 14, 2010.

  1. Mechanized Menace

    Mechanized Menace Lost in the MYST

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    I have noticed that my 4870 makes a weird noise its kinda like a grinding/high pitched sound(i know it is the Graphics card because i put my ear near the exhaust port) I use to think it was my 7200RPM drive but have a SSD now and still it is making those noises I know one other person had this issue I guess what I am asking is this normal?


    EDIT: I hear it not just in benches when I just play games as well hmmm never noticed before because of headset but when i play games without my headset on just plugged in I heard the same noises.
     
    Mechanized Menace, May 14, 2010
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    It's coil noise. Thats normal.
     
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    Ok I was a little worried before thanks for your help
     
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