Power supply · low

How to fixCOIL-WHINE-EXTREME

Extreme coil whine (Coil Whine)

What this error means

COIL-WHINE-EXTREME shows up as a low-severity power supply unit (PSU) fault. The source or graphics card emits a high-pitched, annoying buzzing sound, especially under load or at high FPS. It sometimes comes down to resonance of coils in power cascades (a common physical phenomenon). Work through the steps below in order.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Turn on V-Sync or limit the max FPS in games (e.g. to 60/144)

Turn on V-Sync or limit the max FPS in games (e.g. to 60/144).

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Change the power supply (sometimes it will change the beeping frequency)

Change the power supply (sometimes it will change the beeping frequency).

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Try undervolting or overclocking the components slightly to change the resonance

Try undervolting or overclocking the components slightly to change the resonance.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • Resonance of coils in power cascades (a common physical phenomenon)
  • Combination of a certain resource and graphics card
  • High hundreds of FPS in the game menu