Noise from computer component?

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TeknoZX

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First off, I'm creating identical threads in other forum sections because I have no idea where this noise is coming from. Apologies and admins delete or lock or do as you see fit.

I hear noise from my computer. Not the normal noise. It's like a high pitched noise but not really. More like static but I'm not sure. Like maybe an electric hum? I dunno. Anyway, I hear it evey now and then. I hear it when I'm scrolling a window but it's especially noticable when I'm moving a window with the mouse. Like as I move the window, I hear a corresponding noise. Move it slowly, hear a "slow" noise. Move it faster and hear a noise that is faster and more constant. I've checked the usual suspects. Not the HD or any fans or my monitor or speakers. I read somewhere that RAM can cause this noise but I've switched banks and still noise. I've cleaned out my case, vacuum and can of air. Anyone have any idea what can be causing this noise? It's very awkward to hear this weird noise. Thanks.
 
The noise could be a faulty PS/2 port. I have had a case where a new mainboard would make a fairly high-pitched squeal (I think thats a good description) whenever you moved the mouse, scrolled etc. We swapped the motherboard out and the noise went away. What are the specs of the machine? How old is it? Does the noise happen in Safe Modem? Some of those answers may help us more. :)
 
P4 Northwood 2.4@3.2
Geil PC3500 512x2
SB Audigy
XFX 6800NU with NV5 Silencer
2 Maxtor HD's
Bunch of fans, none of which make this noise I'm SURE
Logitech cordless MX duo, keyboard and mouse
Samsung 192T LCD

Thing is, why would it ONLY make sound when I'm scolling and moving a window? It seems like maybe graphical? It's like a slight buzz, almost like very quiet HD activity but constant.

PS/2 port buzz? MAAAYbe.. but that still doesn't explain why it happens only when there is like a graphical change?
Thanks for the help and input.
 
Is the sound coming out of the speakers or is it actually coming from the computer?
 
not from the speakers but from actually inside the computer. Kinda of like the buzz you hear from a transformer.
 
If your speakers are being powered externally, disconnect them from the computer and see if that works. I get feedback all the time at work due to poor soundcard performance.

Also, try this, as stupid as it sounds. Plug some headphones into the speakers, grab the wires from the headphone, and touch your monitor. If you can hear the buzz, or it gets stronger when touching the monitor, it's a feedback problem. I know it sounds retarded, but you'd be surprised how badly some components handle unclean power.
 
nope, nada. But speakers shouldn't matter either. The noise is like coming from an electrical component. Like a buzz from a transformer. But wtf? It's weird and irritating.
 
Oh well. I suggested the speaker thing because sometimes feedback can damage a soundcard and can make the buzzing. :) I figured it wouldn't turn up anything, but I figured I'd check anyway.

I'd focus on the PSU. Seems like a likely candidate.
 
TeknoZX said:
nope, nada. But speakers shouldn't matter either. The noise is like coming from an electrical component. Like a buzz from a transformer. But wtf? It's weird and irritating.
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I get the same things with my computer but I only hear it when I use the scroll wheel on my mouse and only in programs that really on the windows explorer (like IE, the my computer browser, etc.) No sound coming from firefox, excel, word, photoshop, etc. I've had the same problem over several computers but I've always used the same mouse (both in usb and PS2) so I guess its either windows or its the mouse for me that's causing the problem.

Oh yeah, its a Microsoft Wireless Optical 2.0 if that helps.
 
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