video card hissing while starting Crysis or loading?

[roid450]

I have been wondering wtf that is or why it makes that noise. My friend just told me his 8800GT does it too, and its worse in SLI. I get it everytime during the intro movies or loading the game, but just today I was curious enough to ask if anyone else gets it.

 

[zagood]

DVD drive.

 

[chizow]

Its probably the various VRM coils or caps on your card or PSU. Its very common when you have insanely high FPS on menus or loading screens.

 

[aznxk3vi17]

Just as chizow said, when you have very high FPS, you'll hear that whining sound. While Crysis loads, it is running at "999 fps."

 

[roid450]

Thanks a lot guys.

I see it go over 1500 fps sometimes

ROFL I told my friend I was getting 1000+ FPS on my Crysis and he was amazed -_- newb..

 

[D3kTrix]

Ah my guess was right then
Sounded like the caps on my cards were going to go up in flames

Only other time I get that sound is when my PC is running on the UPS battery power. PSU power regulation having fun with the crappy wave from the Belkin UPS.

 

[lifeobry]

So that's what that noise is. Good to know

 

[imported_Scoop]

'coil whine'

 

[Keysplayr]

You need a new distributor cap, plugs and wires.

Seriously though, as Chizow said above.

 

[BFG10K]

All cards potentially squeal, but nVidia's GT200 line is known for its squealing. My GTX260+ squeals louder than any other video card I?ve ever used.

There?s an interesting read about the issue here: http://theovalich.wordpress.co...more-gtx280-squealing/

 

[Darklife]

The squealing is really horrid at times, I remember when playing Clear Sky it just turned on whenever I paused the game.

 

[SickBeast]

I think I would squeal if I had to load Crysis as well. :beer:

 

[Creig]

Check for a snake in your case.

 

[nitromullet]

I have the same thing. I originally thought it was the card itself, but it's actually the PSU. Happens with a PCP&C 750W and my Corsair 1000W. Nothing to worry about really.