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NinjaWreck
05-08-06, 05:08 PM
Okay this is kind of hard to explain, but I'll attempt it. My computer sounds like a normal PC most of the time except when I play BF2. There is a weird faint sqeaky noise that comes from somewhere in the vicinity of my processor when I play. It's barely audible, but it annoys the crap outta me. I have unplugged all system fans one by one during this occurence even the chipset fan. The problem still persists. The main culprit I am looking at is the motherboard. What on the motherboard could be making a noise like this?

It doesn't happen as soon as I start BF2. I have to start the game, join a game, load the map and then at the spawn screen the noise starts. It continues until I load back into the game menu or close BF2.

It does sound like a squeaky fan imo, but it can't bee since I've unplugged each fan one by one. Aslo I don't think a fan would immediately start at exact moment I enter a game and end when I leave.

Any tips to help with my investigation? Any advice? Any similar experiences?
Tekko
05-08-06, 05:40 PM
My guess would be coil whine which that is no known cure(as far as I know). Google it to learn more.
NinjaWreck
05-08-06, 06:00 PM
My guess would be coil whine which that is no known cure(as far as I know). Google it to learn more.

It's like a chirping noise. I am reading up on a few thing so it seems a new motherboard is in order.
chevro1et
05-08-06, 06:14 PM
Possible PSU issue, but the PCP&C in your sig should be solid...
NinjaWreck
05-08-06, 06:21 PM
Possible PSU issue, but the PCP&C in your sig should be solid...

I've heard of the PSU also making this noise, but It's definetly coming from the motherboard. With my case the PSU is partitioned seperately and I would hear the noise in the PSU compartment, but it's coming form the processor socket area of the motherboard.
SolidxSnake
05-08-06, 06:47 PM
Normally (i think) the high pitched noise (electrical noise) is from power problems. My old PSU did it every time i moved my mouse (and the light lit up on the bottom), or if i scrolled, or even if numlock was on. My fortron 530 doesn't. I wouldn't change motherboards JUST for that noise. I'd just try and get used to it.