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stonecold1203
07-26-2003, 05:06 PM
I have a computer that i don't turn on very much. A couple of times a week.
The problem is whenever i turn it on i hear this LOUD noise (fan?)
I know their are quiter fan, but the thing is, it didn't make that sound before.
History - My old computer worked fine for 1½ year. Until one day i started windows 98 and it wouldn't start.
Some disk error. Took it somewhere, they said something was wrong with your fan, so i bought a 40$ fan.
:o
After another year of no problem, not the computer has started to make a lot of noise.
So my question is, is the fan going bad again?
Should i clean it?
Should i replace it?
Should i even give a crap since i don't care if it blows up?
3rd gen noob
07-26-2003, 05:35 PM
you should clean the fan(s) every month at least
more if your room is dusty
i get some dust buildup on my case fan sometimes, it raises temps about 2 degrees and makes a bit more noise if i don't clean it
Neo 721
07-26-2003, 05:55 PM
There could be a wire caught up in the fan causing it to struggle and make a noise. The other answer could be that the power suply has a problem with it resulting in the power not geting through to it.
bigdawgfoxx
07-26-2003, 06:19 PM
My Computer runs better now then it did 3 years ago with all the new progs...weird i know...look at my stats..and it haulss lol its pretty weird
harrycary
07-26-2003, 06:25 PM
Sometimes a failing harddrive motor makes loud noises when winding down.
stonecold1203
07-27-2003, 02:30 PM
Originally posted by Neo 721@26 July 2003 - 17:55
There could be a wire caught up in the fan causing it to struggle and make a noise. The other answer could be that the power suply has a problem with it resulting in the power not geting through to it.
Could it be that the computer's not getting enough power? :huh:
A lot of things are plugged into the same power outlet.
Originally posted by stonecold1203+27 July 2003 - 15:30--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (stonecold1203 @ 27 July 2003 - 15:30)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Neo 721@26 July 2003 - 17:55
There could be a wire caught up in the fan causing it to struggle and make a noise. The other answer could be that the power suply has a problem with it resulting in the power not geting through to it.
Could it be that the computer's not getting enough power? :huh:
A lot of things are plugged into the same power outlet. [/b][/quote]
You won't get power drops by having too much plugged into the same outlet.
If you are trying to draw too much current (very unlikely with comp equipment) then I suppose you could end up burning the house down though - oh wait, the fuse would blow first wouldn't it. :rolleyes:
Spindulik
07-27-2003, 02:43 PM
I have gone through fans like m&m's. Fans that moaned and groaned.
You need a new fan!
Unfortunately, if it is the power supply, you'll need a new power supply, unless you do what I do. Buy a fan or recycle a fan from an old power supply.
You'll need to take the power supply apart, clean the dust, un-solder the old fan and replace it, making sure that the air low is in the correct direction.
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