XFX GTX 280 Help

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Hey guys in new here so go easy on me :D

I have read so much over the last few days on problems similar to mine i think my brain may explode. So please help me out


I built myself a new rig the other day and got an xfx gtx280 to compliment the components inside. Now I have built many machines in the past and actually work with pc’s for a living but my experience with higher end components is limited as its only standard machines and components I use on a daily basis.

Now apologies if this confuses you but I'm going to try explain my problem as best as I can via writing.

The machine runs so sweet its untrue however the gfx card makes a TINY buzzing noise when under load (ONLY in games or 3dmark06 etc) After doing some research i have seen that others have similar issues and its just a case of a coil or cap on the card that makes the noise and it is not uncommon in high end cards (8800gtx ultras, gtx 260’s and 280's etc). It’s definitely not the PSU (as others on the Internet have suggested) as I have changed it already because my previous one made a terrible noise when under load anyway. So I went from the tagan pipe rock 700W to a cooler master m850 and the noise from that part has now gone.) (for those interested my PSU was suffering from the exact same problem as this chap: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=uZkwNXoeOeY)

It doesn't bother me to much that the card makes this noise as it is practically inaudible. However I get the same noise interference in game though my headset and others get a buzzing when I talk in ventrilo. (Only while in game if I alt tab to desktop the noise goes, for both them and me? I hope your managing to keep up) However this only occurs though the front panel audio on my case. If I plug my mic into the rear jacks on the sound card the noise vanishes.

Is it possible for the front audio cable in my case (antec 900) to pick up this electronic noise interference?

It certainly is a strange one and I just wondered if you could shed any light on it at all?


Rig is listed below:

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8600 @ 3.33GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 4094MB RAM (Dominator DDR2 1066)
Hard Drive: 320 GB SATA II Primary HDD, 160GB SATA Secondary
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB GDDR3
Monitor: 17 Inch TFT
Sound Card: Supreme FX Audio Card (Factory Card for the striker II Forumla)
Speakers/Headphones: Black Icemat Siberia Headset
Keyboard: Razer Tarantula Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech G5 Lazer Mouse
Mouse Surface: S&S Steel Mouse Mat
Power Supply: CoolerMaster Real Power M850 Modular 850W
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate X64 Bit (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612)
Motherboard: Asus Striker 2 Formula 780i chipset
Computer Case: Antec 900


Its just the audio interference that is really bothering me i understand that high end cards can buzz as suggested all over the internet but through the sound ports too? :confused:
 
So you hear a buzz in your headset when you're in game and then everything's fine when you're out of game? Have you tried speakers or a different headset? How about a different plug? Was this a completely new build or did you upgrade your video card and just noticed this after the upgrade? Have you tried messing with settings in your voice chat program, like switching from hardware acceleration to d3d or something along those lines?

I'm sure it's just electrical interference. I know nothing about this sorta thing, but it could simply be the strain caused by the power draw when you're actively using your video card.

If you really want to try to fix this, I'd suggest checking all your connections, make sure there's no shorts or things plugged in incorrectly.

One other thing, I don't know that sound card so well, so is the front audio jack plugged directly into that sound card or is it from the onboard audio? I don't even know if it's possible to run a sound card and onboard at the same time, but if that's the case, it's possible the onboard is getting more interference from the video card. Also, have you tried your sound card in a different slot?
 
The audio stack in XP is horrible, the attempt to fix it in vista failed, its still horrible.

Any chance it could just be stock signal/noise problems? To fix something that simple just go in and make sure all the volume controls you have for that mic are set at 0dB.
 
Hi thanks for the replies. To start with this is a completely new build

The front panel audio is connected to the sound card that came with the motherboard (striker II formula) The case is an antec 900 and i have connected the front panel audio to the sound card via the HD connection in the case not the AC97 one that is also available.

I'm sure its not software related because as soon as i plug the same headset into the rear ports on the sound card (at the back of the case) all issues are resolved. This also means that the headset is not faulty. (and I have also double check it on my media centre and found no issues at all.)

I have now also diagnosed that it is the power supply still making the strange buzzing noise but it is so inaudible that it is not an issue. Could the loose AC97 front panel audio cable be picking up interference from this? As the buzzing only occurs during games or benchmarking.


i hate computers sometimes.


Just an Update (as im really looking for someone on here to help me)

I have spoken to scan.co.uk techinical help they have tested the first PSU that i RMAd (tagan piperock 700W) and found no issues at all? which i find hard to belive. They have suggested RMAing the card so they can try the two together to see if they can get it to fault. I hope i get to the bottom of this as its doing my head in.

The fact that im getting charged £15 per collection is really starting to grind my gears too ....
 
Try the front panel in the AC 97 spot and try using onboard (either remove or disable your sound card). If you still hear a buzzing, then we know it's some problem with the case/front panel jack not being grounded. If there's no buzzing, it's your sound card.

Were you saying it's definitely the power supply? Like, the power supply still makes the buzzing, but being in a game just exacerbates it?
 
No its a bit of a mission to explain it all from day one but the replacement PSU that i have put in still buzzes (coolermaster M850) when in games or benchmarking etc but on normal use its fine as is the audio from front panel.

The soundcard is the onboard sound (its the striker II forumla that comes with the supreme fxII audio card.) When I am gaming i can connect the headset to the rear jacks (direct into the sound card) and there is no buzzing or interefence. (but the PSU still buzzes)

sorry i know this is confusing.

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