FYI, the Newegg review doesn't add anything to this thread regarding how widespread the problem is, as it's mine and is about the same unit I complained about here. Good to know. Didn't realize it was you because you mentioned buying from Rakuten. I guess someone needs to try contact Zotac for an R...

Great find! Could you please try with an external HDD? I was just about to buy the CI540 hoping that I won't get a dud, but I would like to use an external HDD connected to it. With the second drive connected (I could connect one just for "silent operation" :lol:), how would you describe the noise,...

Quick update. I was able to reproduce the audible coil whine noise on my unit after all. In my case, it started immediately when I plugged in a USB 3.0 Flash Drive into any of the USB ports. This noise occurs even when the device is powered off. Apparently the DC power regulator in the unit is gener...

They had another issue on this model where they forgot to remove the backing paper from the thermal tape that attaches the heatsink to the case: http://www.fanlesstech.com/2014/06/zotacs-weird-thermal-pad.html Actually, this turns out to have been "reviewer error": the plastic sheet was not on the ...

Does the equipment used by SPCR to measure noise have enough range to pick such high frequencies? Absolutely, 20~20,000 within 1 dB, down to 10 dBA. In our chamber, the overheard CFL bulb began to buzz a bit a while ago, and rather than go up and change it, we've taken to turning out the light and ...

It's been reported by various owners that this line produces a very annoying high-frequency coil whine noise. Have you guys noticed any unusual noises from the unit or PSU brick? I just booted one for the first time, and mine definitely has an annoying whine that I can hear from across the room (an...

It's been reported by various owners that this line produces a very annoying high-frequency coil whine noise. Have you guys noticed any unusual noises from the unit or PSU brick?