Hello, my RAM sticks are making noise!
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As mentioned in the title, for a few days now, my PC has been making intermittent noises. I've searched and touched the components that wouldn't risk anything (the back of the RAM sticks, etc.), and the one that "vibrates" the most during these noises is the RAM. I then opened CPU-Z and noticed that the noise correlates with "uncore frequency"; every time it changes, I hear the sound.
Do you have any idea how to fix this issue?
Or even how to set the frequency?
Thank you in advance for your responses!
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flo88 Posted messages 28495 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention Ambassadeur 5 171
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The RAM sticks make no sound, it's more likely the processor fan.
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Hi, yes I know that's the issue for me, the fans make no noise I checked, after all it’s DDR5 maybe that has something to do with it.
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Hello,
What are the references (Brand and model) of this PC?
I had a similar issue... on a desktop PC and it was caused by the graphics card fan...
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Hi, it's a PC that I built,
I7 12700k
DDR5 Fury
Rog Strix Z690-F Gaming
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Corsair ICU 115 cooler
Corsair 850 Platinum power supply
1TB Samsung Pro SSD
3.5 WD 10TB hard drive
CD/DVD reader/burner-
Ok...
Try connecting your monitor to the HDMI port on the motherboard and remove the graphics card..
This is to check if the noise disappears.
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Hi, a few years later, I’m changing my setup, I’m using DDR5 Fury like you, and indeed I have the same noise issue as you. It can only be the RAM (the PC is in an open case, I have no fans except for a high-end water cooling system that makes no noise, the graphics card is on FAN STOP, and the source of the noise is clearly identifiable). I contacted LDLC about this (warranty) and I'm waiting for their response, and I’ll update this post to let you know what happens.
Indeed....
RAMs cannot generate noise; it is physically impossible because the only electronic component capable of doing so is absent from the modules. However, on the motherboard, there are VRMs (Voltage Regulator Modules) dedicated to the RAM, and they can produce a characteristic "coil whine", commonly found with power supplies but not exclusively. This noise is harmless and impossible to regulate; it is inherent to the components.
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flo88 Posted messages 28495 Registration date Status Contributor Last intervention Ambassadeur 5 171
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The only components of a computer that can generate noise are the fans (as already mentioned, and by baladur13 as well) and, generally speaking, anything that is in motion (hard disk platters, for example)
Some noise may also be emitted by power transistors; this is referred to as electrical noise, but only power supplies produce this, and the presence of large switching transistors is the cause. No solution in this case except for returning it to customer service.
RAMs do not generate any noise, just like SSDs.
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