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    buzzin noise

    Discussion in 'HP' started by g3kko, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. g3kko

    g3kko Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guys,

    There seems to be a high-pitched whining noise coming from my laptop (dv6563cl). Is there any way to fix this (I've already returned this once...gotta love costco :) )? I believe it might be coming from the CPU...as all my friends who have gotten new laptops with the core2duo processor have told me they have this noise as well.
     
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    KSC Notebook Geek

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    If it's the CPU power supply oscillation that you're hearing, then yes it's somewhat normal with all C2D processors - several threads exist about this topic. There are ways to reduce the sound by using RMClock or other utilities. Try doing a search for RMClock and whine to see what comes up.

    Personally it doesn't really bother me since I'm rarely in a very quiet room where it's audible. :)
     
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    g3kko Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am using RMClock...hmm I guess it works since the whining noise goes away when I'm connected to AC power and on battery it comes and goes with RMClock on.
     
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