Is it just luck of the draw, or are some MB manufacturers better than others?

What part of the MB could make so much noise, though?

frenchie: The PSU fan wasn't spinning, it only spins under higher load. I tried the cardboard tube trick, and it seems like the sound is coming from both the PSU and the GPU/motherboard (I couldn't tell which one). The PSU seems to be making a quieter, higher pitched sound, and the electric drone is...

Hey guys! Long-time reader, first time poster. I hope this is the correct place to post this, as I'm not sure which component(s) might be at fault. Firstly, here's my system: Case: Fractal Design Define R3 (atx) Fans: 5 Nexus Real Silent 120mm variable speed (via speedfan, just slightly audible from...