Inno3D GeForce GTX 980 Ti iChill X3 Ultra weird Ticking Noise when fan speed changing

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  1. sewek24

    sewek24 Guest

    Hello. I just purchased Inno3D GeForce GTX 980 Ti iChill X3 Ultra. I've noticed that whenever I start or exit a game, I can hear a slight ticking noise, almost similar to a hard drive or disc drive click but softer.
    But it seems to go away during gameplay. Just a tick... tick... tick... . It only happens when I first launch a game or close a game for about 30 - 60 seconds.
    Its sounds, something like this:
    Please use links and you can hear:

    youtube.com watch?v=uAwKUcHDBSM
    youtube.com watch?v=1sZuwClugtg

    No there is not any wires hitting.
    It just ticking when fan speed is changing. I dont know if it is normal or not. I must decide today , to exchange card or not. Shop will exchange. But i am ask you too. thx for suggestions.
    Ask for exchange card or not?
     
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  2. Witcher29

    Witcher29 Ancient Guru

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    Both links dont work.
     
  3. sewek24

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    just use youtube.com/ watch?v=1sZuwClugtg ( without space )
     
  4. Deathchild

    Deathchild Guest

    If ticking continues definitely exchange, why not? Get something solid, G1 / MSI gaming.
     

  5. XenthorX

    XenthorX Ancient Guru

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    i had the same issue, and fixed it. it comes from the pwoer cable going around the fan which HAS to be pushed toward the outside of the board. If it went under the fan during the transportation you have to put it back away. will post pic later. Have no fear.



    EDIT: sorry, read too fast, thought you were speaking of the Hybrid model. I'll still post my artwork there. Enjoy.


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  6. sewek24

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    Hey listen last time.

    I have a problem with my recently bought Inno Ichill 980 Ti Ultra 3x Oc. I bought it about 2 weeks ago, and it worked flawlessly for about a week. Since a few days now I get a _very_ audible creaking/clicking noise from the GPU. At first I thought it was a fan hitting a cable, but during one check it made the noise even when the PC was powered down. Now I have realized that the noise occurs whenever the temperature of the GPU changes. I get a click for about every 1-2 degrees celsius. When it reaches a somewhat fix temperature the noise stops. This is especially apparent when starting or ending games. I understand that it is probably due to thermal expansion and contraction.

    This noise is somewhat driving me nuts, so I have two questions:
    1. Is it normal for this noise to occur? Does anybody with the same GPU have similar experiences? Is it going to go away after some time?
    2. Even if it is normal, should I RMA the GPU or will I most likely end up with the same problem in a new GPU?

    If possible I would prefer to not RMA it, but the noise is really annoying. Hopefully you can help me a bit with this.
     
  7. ---TK---

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    Hey litwichi22, you were banned for creating nonsense tech support troll threads. Nice new name you got there.
     
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