bro ur gpu heatsink is copper or aluminum?

ot: where can i get ViewSonic VX2370SMH? ty

Same as the review posted.

No idea for the monitor.

Just got the Leadtek GTX970 but man, the coil whine is horrible.

Tried using V-Sync and FPS Cap to limit the GPU load but the problem is still there.

Just curious, what game/software that you run when you start to hear this so-called coil whine?

I've tried 2 games so far. One being COD:AW and an older game, Darksiders 2.

what psu u using? what's ur gpu temp & fan speed when heavy load? try ur pc for few days.

No coil whine for my Leadtek GTX970. Using Seasonic X-760 power supply and max out at 74C

What is your PSU brand and model? Did you check the temperature?

Using a FSP Raider 550W, temp maxes out at 70C with fan speed about 55%.

The card was on default, didn't change any settings whatsoever.

EDIT: I was using a Zotac GTX760 before this with the same setup and there was no coil whine.

This post has been edited by Paradice: Dec 16 2014, 09:46 AM

FSP Raider 550W......

That could be your problem. The 750W version ripple is quite high. Not 100% Japanese capacitors.

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=...Story4&reid=310

But I was using a GTX760 previously and there was no issue. Isn't the power requirement for 970 somewhat similar to 760? (in fact, I think 970 should be more efficient no?)

Because GTX970 is more sensitive. Luck may contribute to coil whine issue too.

You can try installing it on friend's pc and see how it goes. Need good PSU though.

This post has been edited by TristanX: Dec 16 2014, 10:03 AM

Coil whine is mainly the issue of GeForce GTX 970 alone.
There's a lot of units affected. But it doesn't mean it'll damage the GPU or something. It's just some noises.
But, my guess is, the newer batches might not have this problem anymore, but the older batches do.

I am using 2x ASUS Strix GeForce GTX 970(different batches), and if my ears aren't wrong, 1 of them is releasing the noise.
And, my PSU is Corsair HX750i which is unlikely to have all these noises.
So, I guess, it's not PSU related, but GPU.

This post has been edited by DarkSilver: Dec 16 2014, 10:06 AM

yeap, thanks for the input guys. I'll try it on my friend's PC tonight and see how it goes.

He has a better PSU, I think. Will update you guys later.

bro try to speed up the fan speed to 70% & test whether got coil whine or not. can't compare different gpu.

Aight, will try it when i get home. Btw Happy Birthday!

thanks bro. good luck. don't worry.

Just some update guys.

did the fan speed up to 70%, still got coil whine.

Tried the GPU at my friend's place, he has a Superflower HX600 80+gold, coil whine still present.

I guess the conclusion is that my gpu's the cause of it.

bro try to survey few more days or try to ask the shop for another unit. so far my friend also using superflower exactly same psu. he said the psu ok. did u oc ur gpu? try oc abit if still got cw then straight change. i goin for zotac.

Go 1 to 1 exchange. All the shops allows you to do it for the first week.

Superflower is another good brand. Confirmed it is your GPU.