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I have built my PC around last Summer and about 2 months ago it started doing weird crackling noises. I have checked all case fans already, none are disturbed by cables.
Do you guys please have any other ideas? It's really audible, I have attached a video and spec list.
Thanks for help!


ASRock B560 Pro4
Intel Core i5-10400F with NZXT Kraken M22 cooler
GIGABYTE RTX 2060
G.Skill Aegis 32GB Kit
be quiet! System Power 9 500W ATX 2.4

 

 

 

 

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17 minutes ago, Vanux said:

I have built my PC around last Summer and about 2 months ago it started doing weird crackling noises. I have checked all case fans already, none are disturbed by cables.
Do you guys please have any other ideas? It's really audible, I have attached a video and spec list.
Thanks for help!


ASRock B560 Pro4
Intel Core i5-10400F with NZXT Kraken M22 cooler
GIGABYTE RTX 2060
G.Skill Aegis 32GB Kit
be quiet! System Power 9 500W ATX 2.4

 

 

 

 

Yes your CPU coolers pump is dying.

Edit: Please check if the sound infact comes from the pump. My NZXT Kraken X42 sounded like that just before it died.

Gaming PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5800X3D | Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 Elite V2 | RAM: Crucial 2x16gb, 3200  JEDEC. | PSU: EVGA SuperNova 750 G3 | Monitor: LG 27GL850-B , Samsung C27HG70 | 
GPU: Asus Prime RTX 5070ti OC| Sound: Odac + Fiio E09K | Case: Fractal Design R6 TG Blackout |Storage: Kingston Renegade 2TB and Corsair MP510 960gb | Cooling: CPU: Alphacool ST30 420mm rad, Alphacool CPU and GPU Core LT and Core blocks, D5 pump and res combo 

 

Linux PC:

CPU: Ryzen 7700| Motherboard: Asus A620M-CSM | RAM: Crucial Pro 2x48gb, 5600  JEDEC. | PSU: Corsair CX750 | Monitor: LG 27GL850-B , Samsung C27HG70 | 
GPU: MSI Gaming X RTX 3090 | Case: Lian Li Dan Cases A3-mATX black |Storage: SN7100 2TB + Samsung 860 EVO 512gb | Cooling: CPU: Thermalright Peerless Assassin Mini Fan(s): Noctua 1x NF-A14x25 Chromax

 

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Just now, Vanux said:

Is there any way to fix that, or do i have to buy a new cooler?

Please check if the sound infact comes from the pump. My NZXT Kraken X42 sounded like that just before it died.

No not really. If you still got warranty you can get a new one from NZXT. I got my X42 swapped to a X53.

Gaming PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5800X3D | Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 Elite V2 | RAM: Crucial 2x16gb, 3200  JEDEC. | PSU: EVGA SuperNova 750 G3 | Monitor: LG 27GL850-B , Samsung C27HG70 | 
GPU: Asus Prime RTX 5070ti OC| Sound: Odac + Fiio E09K | Case: Fractal Design R6 TG Blackout |Storage: Kingston Renegade 2TB and Corsair MP510 960gb | Cooling: CPU: Alphacool ST30 420mm rad, Alphacool CPU and GPU Core LT and Core blocks, D5 pump and res combo 

 

Linux PC:

CPU: Ryzen 7700| Motherboard: Asus A620M-CSM | RAM: Crucial Pro 2x48gb, 5600  JEDEC. | PSU: Corsair CX750 | Monitor: LG 27GL850-B , Samsung C27HG70 | 
GPU: MSI Gaming X RTX 3090 | Case: Lian Li Dan Cases A3-mATX black |Storage: SN7100 2TB + Samsung 860 EVO 512gb | Cooling: CPU: Thermalright Peerless Assassin Mini Fan(s): Noctua 1x NF-A14x25 Chromax

 

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Just now, DoctorNick said:

Please check if the sound infact comes from the pump. My NZXT Kraken X42 sounded like that just before it died.

No not really. If you still got warranty you can get a new one from NZXT. I got my X42 swapped to a X53.

Is the pump at the radiator that is mounted to the fan? I think it might be coming from that. It sound like from the top of the case.

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9 minutes ago, Vanux said:

Is the pump at the radiator that is mounted to the fan? I think it might be coming from that. It sound like from the top of the case.

This is the pump

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Gaming PC:

CPU: Ryzen 5800X3D | Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 Elite V2 | RAM: Crucial 2x16gb, 3200  JEDEC. | PSU: EVGA SuperNova 750 G3 | Monitor: LG 27GL850-B , Samsung C27HG70 | 
GPU: Asus Prime RTX 5070ti OC| Sound: Odac + Fiio E09K | Case: Fractal Design R6 TG Blackout |Storage: Kingston Renegade 2TB and Corsair MP510 960gb | Cooling: CPU: Alphacool ST30 420mm rad, Alphacool CPU and GPU Core LT and Core blocks, D5 pump and res combo 

 

Linux PC:

CPU: Ryzen 7700| Motherboard: Asus A620M-CSM | RAM: Crucial Pro 2x48gb, 5600  JEDEC. | PSU: Corsair CX750 | Monitor: LG 27GL850-B , Samsung C27HG70 | 
GPU: MSI Gaming X RTX 3090 | Case: Lian Li Dan Cases A3-mATX black |Storage: SN7100 2TB + Samsung 860 EVO 512gb | Cooling: CPU: Thermalright Peerless Assassin Mini Fan(s): Noctua 1x NF-A14x25 Chromax

 

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2 minutes ago, Ralphred said:

The next step would be to unplug the fans, but making sure you have next to zero load so there is no overheating, and see if the sound goes away.

If it doesn't work keep unplugging/plugging things until you find the culprit...

The noise only occurs with load tho. For example if i start my minecraft server.

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13 minutes ago, Ralphred said:

Hmm, you able to alter fans curve etc to push the effects of load on the cooling system?

That's the only thing I can think of if you aren't happy to pull the plug(s) on a running system.

I can shut it down, but if i unplug the cooling i cant really do things that require load right? it would just overheat. If i turn up the fans with MSI Afterburner it does not do the noise. Thats why im thinking that its from the radiator.

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