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Buzzing Sound in My ASUS ROG G16 - Is it Normal?

Anonymous
2025-03-23T16:01:57+00:00

I recently purchased an ASUS ROG G16, and I've noticed a buzzing sound coming from the middle/upper portion of the laptop when it's idle or under light usage (like when using Google Chrome or downloading something). The sound seems to get more noticeable when my SSD is in use (e.g., downloading GTA 5) and is less when the laptop is in silent mode or when the fans spin at higher speeds (around 3000 RPM).

I'm concerned if this could be related to coil whine or another issue. I play games at 60 FPS lock, so I don't think it's GPU coil whine, but the sound persists even when the GPU is on low usage or idle. The sound diminishes when I stop downloading or use less demanding tasks.

  • SSD model: NVMe WD PC SN560 1TB
  • System mode: Silent
  • Windows Version: 23H2 (Currently updating)
  • Game settings: GTA 5 set at 60 FPS lock

Has anyone experienced something similar, and is this normal for gaming laptops? Should I be concerned, or is this common with NVMe SSDs or the power delivery system? Can it harm my laptop in any way, or is it just a normal part of the hardware?

Thanks in advance for any insights!

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-03-24T06:31:59+00:00

    Interesting... I thought coil whine only occurred with desktop gpu's, but a quick search for - ASUS ROG G16 gpu coil whine -

    revealed it can happen with laptops as well. I found a number of links for your laptop model regarding this issue,

    so odds are this is what you are hearing.

    I believe coil whine does not always have the same pattern relating to fps, or how much or how little the load is on the gpu.

    Apparently some people are more susceptible to the frequencies than others too.

    My understanding is there is nothing that can be done, by the user at least, to fix graphics cards with coil whine.

    If it's unbearable and the machine is still new enough you may be able to return it and get another, that with a bit of luck does

    not have this issue. Being able to swap for another may also depend on where you bought it and if the coil whine is happening

    when the tech examines the machine, and if the tech is equally susceptible to the frequency.

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  2. DaveM121 880.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-03-23T16:38:13+00:00

    Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    A laptop these days if oyu only have SSD Drive(s) in the laptop should not make any noise internally from the parts apart form the spinning fans, they would be the only moving parts in the laptop.

    Without being able to hear that buzzing noise it is not really possible to make a determination on the cause, but it may be best to have your hardware tested at a PC Shop.

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