Setting memory to proper timings cause high pitched buzz

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bentongarrett

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The memory on my motherboard is set to 1066 by default. When I set it to the proper settings for my memory, including XMP, the system emits an audible high pitched buzz. I can't quite pinpoint where the sound is coming from, but given the problem, I would expect it's coming from the PSU.

Could this be coil buzz or something else?

Core i3 530
4GB Patriot Viper II Sector 5, DDR3 1600
EVGA GT 240 1GB
1TB Hitachi HDD
Gigabyte GA-H55M-USB3
Cooler Master eXtreme 460W
Antec Two-Hundred
 
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johnb35 said:
I would replace the PSU as Coolermaster isn't one of the best brands to use. That PSU only costs like $35 on newegg. I would get like one of these.

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Sorry, I don't have that much extra money sitting around. Is this issue indicative of a serious problem? Should I RMA the PSU?
 
I would say the psu is overworking itself and i would definately rma it if possible, but thats not saying if you exchange it, that the new one will do the same thing. A PSU is not one of the parts you can skimp out on, it runs your computer and if it goes out, it could take your whole system with it.
 
johnb35 said:
I would say the psu is overworking itself and i would definately rma it if possible, but thats not saying if you exchange it, that the new one will do the same thing. A PSU is not one of the parts you can skimp out on, it runs your computer and if it goes out, it could take your whole system with it.
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I know, you're absolutely right. This build I decided to skimp (I have always gone for Antec up until now). I'm fairly confident that this Cooler Master is adequate enough not to blow up my system, but I just want to make sure that I'm not on the verge of that happening.
 
Reduce memory settings and rma power supply. You could test by using a good psu from a friend or relative.
 
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