Computer making weird noise...

Anthonyd5189 · 06-15-2007, 12:22 AM

So, my computer isnt too old, got it in Jan. or Feb. Anyways I thought it was a fan at first, maybe got dusty or something so I took the side panel off and checked each fan. Noise wasnt coming from them, it was coming from a board in the computer...here's a picture for you so maybe you could let me know what it is/how to fix it?

Forgot to mention the noise is kinda like a grinding noise(I know for sure it's the thing that I circled. When I tap it I hear a change in the noise.) At first I thought it was dust in a fan, but like I said before they checked out ok.

Also another thing I just rememberd, it isn't a constant noise, it will stop every now and then. Once it's stopped, if I bump the desk or the computer it starts back up.

daytonaguy · 06-15-2007, 01:36 AM

If it's a grinding noise, I would think moving parts are to blame. I doubt it's anything on the motherboard.... maybe one of the fans is bad/doesn't spin fluidly or maybe even the harddrive is farked. No matter the problem, backup your stuff in case something like the HDD has to be replaced.

Fast Glass · 06-15-2007, 11:12 AM

Is that a video card? They have fans too. Pop it out and take a look for anything obvious. Of course with the power off and unplugged.

I've had to replace my main fan before. The fan is just pressed on to the motor, and they get loose.

Anthonyd5189 · 06-15-2007, 03:14 PM

I know for sure it isn't a fan, I stopped each one and the noise kept going...I dont know if thats the vid card or not. I'll check that out. Thanks for the help

tutmondigo · 06-16-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthonyd5189

I know for sure it isn't a fan, I stopped each one and the noise kept going...I dont know if thats the vid card or not. I'll check that out. Thanks for the help

The circled item is your video card. You said you stopped each fan, but I just want to double check. Is there a fan on the underside of that card? It would be in the middle of that silver part on the right-hand side. If you've stopped that one, the cpu fan, the fan venting to the back, and the fan\s in the power supply, the only other items with moving parts are CD\DVD drives and hard drives.

Oni · 06-16-2007, 03:32 PM

+1 If you have anything invested in the card a new fan/heatsink can be had for less than $10. Cheap fix.

Anthonyd5189 · 06-16-2007, 06:30 PM

yea, its the fan on the vid card...so what are my options? just buy a new fan for it(the whole silver part)?

CBRAWR · 06-16-2007, 09:08 PM

you sure it isnt your hard drive? they make noise sometimes

david223 · 06-17-2007, 01:02 AM

If you just bought the comp. in Jan or Feb, then shouldn't it still be under warranty?

Anthonyd5189 · 06-17-2007, 09:44 AM

its the vid card fan, yes it's under warranty but if theres a cheap fix I would rather do that than do the hassle of taking it in.

Alright, I took the vid card out and blew out all the dust from the fan and its working fine now...guess it just got too dirty.

Thanks for all the help guys

daytonaguy · 06-20-2007, 01:26 AM

Good stuff. Carry on.