It's true, it does. Perticularly when I am working with scalable vector graphics. The tone varys depending on what I am doing. For instance, scaling a circle with a gradient fill produces a higher tone than a square with the same fill. I know for sure my hard drives aren't making this noise and there's no fan on my CPU so it can't be that or the northbridge chipset (again, no fan).

If someone could pitch an idea about what this is and or what's causing this, that'd be great.

Thank You

(Yes, I Know, Very Odd)

Quote: Originally Posted by Fire Hawk It's true, it does. Perticularly when I am working with scalable vector graphics. The tone varys depending on what I am doing. For instance, scaling a circle with a gradient fill produces a higher tone than a square with the same fill. I know for sure my hard drives aren't making this noise and there's no fan on my CPU so it can't be that or the northbridge chipset (again, no fan). If someone could pitch an idea about what this is and or what's causing this, that'd be great. Thank You (Yes, I Know, Very Odd)

One possibility...It's an overtemp alarm built into the mobo. The lack of fan on the CPU makes this a distinct possibility.
Another, your power supply.
Never witnessed this myself, but I read about something like this.........
Get a fan.

Quote: Originally Posted by prime-evil One possibility...It's an overtemp alarm built into the mobo. The lack of fan on the CPU makes this a distinct possibility. Another, your power supply. Never witnessed this myself, but I read about something like this......... Get a fan.

*Sigh Answering all my stupid questions... again. Thanks. You know, I've never thought it was the power supply. I should have a new one coming... SOON... I hope (I bought it 2 months ago still haven't seen it). I doubt it's a heat problem though (liquid cooled, should have mentioned that I guess).

Well, thanks for not calling me crazy

Turn your speakers up a lot then scroll down a webpage with lots of text/pictures - can you hear a distint squeal? If you can, it could be the EMI of the rig is interfeering with a nearby speaker or even the system speaker. Known PSUs to squeek as well, but not while doing particular tasks and certainly not changing tones. Try locating the source of the sound - is it really the CPU itself?

It could also be your monitor, I had an older monitor that always squealed during start-up for some reason.

Quote: Originally Posted by Fire Hawk *Sigh Answering all my stupid questions... again. Thanks. You know, I've never thought it was the power supply. I should have a new one coming... SOON... I hope (I bought it 2 months ago still haven't seen it). I doubt it's a heat problem though (liquid cooled, should have mentioned that I guess). Well, thanks for not calling me crazy

I dont hear anything...What noises are you talking about? Are you ok man?I think somone needs to see the doctor.



I get those noises too, from my mouse, or cell when in use.

Wow nev payne, you're smart! I turned up my speakers all the way - I think, darn push button design - and scrolled up and down the pimprig index page. The white noise coming from them turned to a more audiable crackle, but it's still not the noise I've been hearing. But it gave me an idea. I am going to check something and post back later.

And no, I am not crazy... Maybe YOU ARE

This is off topic, but you're infringing on my gimmick! >.<

Nice Nitz avatar. I was on the Undergrads bandwagon before you, though!

Quote: Originally Posted by subdismal This is off topic, but you're infringing on my gimmick! >.< Nice Nitz avatar. I was on the Undergrads bandwagon before you, though!

Yeah, ok, you got me. I did get the idea for the avatar from you. I've found some other funny stuff lately, tis giving me ideas... I am gunna have to PM you and figure out which one of us got hooked first. No contest, just, I don't know, I guess something funny.

Ok, back on topic, I really think it is / was my graphics card. I am not hearing it today - go figure - but it might have to do with heat 'n stuff. I've been doing a little work in my PC lately so the side panel is off, oh and the temperature inside my house isn't the usual 27 degrees Celsius. Blah! I am goning to keep my money on my graphics card though and maybe try to heat things up inside.

Ok, well thanks
(Great job too, nev_payne! Now I have something else to think about when I trying to get some hay time)

Quote: Originally Posted by Fire Hawk Yeah, ok, you got me. I did get the idea for the avatar from you. I've found some other funny stuff lately, tis giving me ideas... I am gunna have to PM you and figure out which one of us got hooked first. No contest, just, I don't know, I guess something funny.

Well, we resolved it in PM that I own you as far as Undergrads go.

Man, you didn't have to change your signature! I was just ribbing you a bit, giving you a hard time. If you like the show, the characters, what have you, roll with it! Like I told you, it's all about liking the show and getting publicity for it! Rock on!

More Undergrads fans, w00t!. They need to release that on DVD already. Also, how come beavis and butthead (and daria) are the only damn MTV cartoons to last more than a season.

EDIT:N/M, ill order it when i order my books for school...

I was getting ready to say...the DVD has been out for a long ass time! I got mine off eBay. Check there for a used copy, but Amazon has it, too!

...and if you're just now realizing I'm a fan of Undergrads, that's sad.

Quote: Originally Posted by subdismal I was getting ready to say...the DVD has been out for a long ass time! I got mine off eBay. Check there for a used copy, but Amazon has it, too! ...and if you're just now realizing I'm a fan of Undergrads, that's sad.

Im not, im pretty sure i gave you rep for the gimpy avatar once upon a time.

[QUOTE=Fire Hawk]Ok, back on topic, I really think it is / was my graphics card. I am not hearing it today - go figure - but it might have to do with heat 'n stuff. I've been doing a little work in my PC lately so the side panel is off, oh and the temperature inside my house isn't the usual 27 degrees Celsius. Blah! I am goning to keep my money on my graphics card though and maybe try to heat things up inside.

QUOTE]

Ok so heat related as i thought.....so I was pretty close in my first post ,,,just turned out ot be the chip in the graphics card instead of the main processor.....just checking myself.

Quote: Originally Posted by Cyno01 Im not, im pretty sure i gave you rep for the gimpy avatar once upon a time.

Yeah, actually..now that I think back, I'm sure you did.

I've gotten quite a few rep hits for the Gimpy avatar/sig.


...jacking threads like no tomorrow!

Quote: Originally Posted by prime-evil Ok so heat related as i thought.....so I was pretty close in my first post ,,,just turned out ot be the chip in the graphics card instead of the main processor.....just checking myself.

Yeah, I am pretty sure it was / is. It's gotten a lot cooler lately (one time it was 29 in my house!) so... well... I guess that's a good thing. Great overclocking weather.

Quote: Originally Posted by Fire Hawk Yeah, I am pretty sure it was / is. It's gotten a lot cooler lately (one time it was 29 in my house!) so... well... I guess that's a good thing. Great overclocking weather.

HA! Save the O/C activities for Winter. It'll help with keeping the heating costs down.........

Quote: Originally Posted by prime-evil HA! Save the O/C activities for Winter. It'll help with keeping the heating costs down.........

You know, that's exactly what I tell my family and friends. When my room gets too cold, I turn up my FSB speed a little and turn it down when it gets too hot. The conversayion ends with them laughing in my face and walking away. Is this why I don't have a girl friend? Well, I mean even if my face did cause cameras to explode.

Damn you!

The rig I'm on now (Borrowed) does the same damn thing..I never noticed it when it was at his house

Damn thee to Hell!

Quote: Originally Posted by Fire Hawk You know, that's exactly what I tell my family and friends. When my room gets too cold, I turn up my FSB speed a little and turn it down when it gets too hot. The conversayion ends with them laughing in my face and walking away. Is this why I don't have a girl friend? Well, I mean even if my face did cause cameras to explode.

Exactly, your 1 step closer to the fairer sex with this new knowledge. It's not bad to do these things, just don't talk about them until you have a girl friend. By that time she'll have decided to stay with your freaky a@@ regardless.