Summary
Coil whine is an undesirable noise emitted by an electronic component vibrating as power runs through an electrical cable.
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It is caused by the vibration of the coil in an inductor as the power passes through it.
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This vibration is similar to running a damp finger around the rim of a wine glass.
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On a high end graphics card, ten or more large inductors would help provide power to critical components on the card.
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It sounds almost as if your ears are ringing, but you’re not alone. That shrill sound is known as coil whine, which is a phenomenon that can occur in an ...
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Coil whine is simply the vibration of the coil in an inductor as the power passes through it. On a high end graphics card, ten or more large inductors would help provide power to critical components on the card.
This vibration is similar to running a damp finger around the rim of a wine glass.
What is coil whine, and how does it affect my video card?
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FAQ: Coil Whine Coil whine is a phenomenon that affects many forms of electronics, but is often only noticed by some who are sensitive to it. This article ...
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A high-pitched sound emanating from somewhere as if your ears are ringing. You're not going crazy, it's coil whine, and it can come from a number of components ...
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