Strange noise while running ATITool 0.0.22

[Simon6795]

Hi, I've got a slight problem with ATITool 0.0.22. It's probably nothing to worry about but when the 3d view is opened and the cube is spinning i hear a strange noise like a fan sruggling to spin (a squealy type noise). This ONLY happens when the cube is spinning not while it is stationery. I haven't got a clue why this happens but i think its my CPU fan but it never happens while playing games/benchmarks or any other app. I'm totally stumped!! Any ideas?

Cheers,


System Specs:

AMD Athlon XP 3000+ 333 FSB
1 GB Samsung DDR 400
Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro2 (Rev 2)
Sapphire 9800 Pro 256 MB Flashed to Sapphire 9800 XT
Soundblaster Augidy Player
Windows XP S/P 2
Cat 4.9 Beta drivers

[nightelf84]

I have the same problem after i upgraded my Video card from a PowerColor 9600PRO to a HIS 9800PRO.

[W1zzard]

this sound comes from the voltage regulation circuitry on the video card .. in certain situations the coils start emitting sounds - this is nothing to worry about. in theory it should happen to every card, just in different situations (varies between individual cards)

[Simon6795]

Ok thanks for the info guys, just wondered what it could be it didn't sound too healthy!! Cheers, Si.

[math]

for some reason my x800 pro with a silencer 4 on it makes that sound all the time (at all percentages). It aint the fan cuz i stopped it with my finger for a split sec and the sound continues. Is there a way to get rid of the sounds? Other then shutting the fan off :D

[acrowley23]

with 3d marks 03 my PSU 550W superSilent makes such a noise...intervalls of "little pieps"...must be different voltages working hard when staring a Benchmark or other heavy Apps...but it's only with 3dMarks03...