The MSI Suprim X is a solid choice for the RTX 4090. Based on web reports, Asus cards have the most instances of coil whine, followed by MSI. Gigabyte's 4090 Gaming OC performs well, with fewer coil whine complaints. However, recent news about Gigabyte refusing warranty for cracked PCBs on 3000-series cards is concerning, despite their official 4-year warranty.

For those sensitive to coil whine, PNY's 4090 without a vapor chamber might be a good option. It's worth considering if you can handle the additional anxiety on top of the 12VHPWR cable melting concerns.

Ultimately, coil whine is largely a matter of luck. Have you considered the 4090 Founders Edition as an alternative?

Love my MSI GeForce RTX 4090 Suprim X, very powerful.

I love the RTX 4090 Founders Edition. 🙂 

All 4090 GPUs perform identically, using the same core. Price differences reflect brand preference, not performance. Unless you desire a specific model like Founder's Edition or Suprim, opt for the most affordable option available.