Graphics · high

How to fixCOIL-WHINE-MAX

Extreme coil resonance on card

What this error means

COIL-WHINE-MAX shows up as a high-severity graphics card (GPU) fault. Coils make a deafening squeal due to high FPS or load. The usual suspects are wear of memory chips, faulty driver and poor quality video cable. The steps below are ordered to resolve this efficiently.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Install the older stable driver using DDU

Install the older stable driver using DDU.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Replace the cable with a certified

Replace the cable with a certified.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Underclock the memory in MSI Afterburner

Underclock the memory in MSI Afterburner.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • High temperatures
  • Wear of memory chips
  • Faulty driver
  • Poor quality video cable

Useful Windows tools

These commands open Windows tools. Review any action inside the tool before applying changes.

dxdiag