computer making a strange noise
14 November 2009, 01:41 PM
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computer making a strange noise
As above.
It's ok normally but when playing games online or watching a video on you tube or the like, there is a strange high pitch buzzing/whinnig noise coming fron the computer
I dont know what make the computer or any of the gubbns inside are as it was one that a guy built himself.
just wondered if anyone had any ideas as it's making sneaky **** watching impossible.
Another thing it does when i using certain things on photoshop.
It's ok normally but when playing games online or watching a video on you tube or the like, there is a strange high pitch buzzing/whinnig noise coming fron the computer
I dont know what make the computer or any of the gubbns inside are as it was one that a guy built himself.
just wondered if anyone had any ideas as it's making sneaky **** watching impossible.
Another thing it does when i using certain things on photoshop.
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14 November 2009, 02:29 PM
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no i have had it about year and it only started a couple of weeks ago.
i dont think its the fan, it is very easy to see the fan and the noise isn't coming from that area the processer sounds possible though
i dont think its the fan, it is very easy to see the fan and the noise isn't coming from that area the processer sounds possible though
14 November 2009, 03:25 PM
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There are usually several fans in a PC. One or more large(ish) ones in the case you can usually see, then several internally depending on specification. Maybe one on the CPU and/or the graphics card (the one on mine seizes up every now and again and whines) and/or various other cards/chips. Best take the cover off and check. Hoover all the dust out and see if that fixes things.
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14 November 2009, 03:54 PM
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My GTX graphics card makes a bit of a squeely noise depending on the amount of graphics on the screen.
Apparently it seams like its quite normal (although annoying)
Apparently it seams like its quite normal (although annoying)
14 November 2009, 04:35 PM
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My PSU has started squeeling doing it when the graphics card is under load. 
Annoying as hell.
I think its when the glue on the toridial chokes/inductors breaks down (laymens: gubbins within the PSU), allowing the coils to vibrate/resonate with the PWM frequency of the PSU (laymens: squeel/buzz ).
Annoying as hell.
I think its when the glue on the toridial chokes/inductors breaks down (laymens: gubbins within the PSU), allowing the coils to vibrate/resonate with the PWM frequency of the PSU (laymens: squeel/buzz ).
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14 November 2009, 06:14 PM
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My quick look into the cause pretty much gave the same reply as yours to be honest 
Mine never did it on the old PSU, i fitted a new one and it started squeeling, at first i thought it was a dodgy fan, till i stopped them all
Heard some crazy stories of people coating the chokes in all kids of stuff from hotglue to nail polish, and decieded to just leave it alone
Although my research led me to belive it was the actual GFX card that was squeeling (sounds like it)
IIRC it is to do with the amount of FPS it pushes out, you can lock the FPS down in some games and it will give you a constant noise, instead of one varying in pitch
Mine never did it on the old PSU, i fitted a new one and it started squeeling, at first i thought it was a dodgy fan, till i stopped them all
Heard some crazy stories of people coating the chokes in all kids of stuff from hotglue to nail polish, and decieded to just leave it alone
Although my research led me to belive it was the actual GFX card that was squeeling (sounds like it)
IIRC it is to do with the amount of FPS it pushes out, you can lock the FPS down in some games and it will give you a constant noise, instead of one varying in pitch
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15 November 2009, 08:44 PM
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ok had a look inside the computer today. there are lots of fans inside there, but the noise is actully coming from a small buzzer plugged in to the motherboard.
not sure its purpose. any idea's?
not sure its purpose. any idea's?
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Is it the "legacy" speaker? 4 pin plug on the end, with nothing in the centre two pins?
If it is, it doesn't do much other than beep when the computer is switched on these days. Shouldn't be a problem to unplug it.
If it is, it doesn't do much other than beep when the computer is switched on these days. Shouldn't be a problem to unplug it.
15 November 2009, 10:55 PM
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yes that sounds like the boy. i was worried it was some kind of warning buzzer to alert to over heating processer or something.
i unplugged it anyway
16 November 2009, 12:05 AM
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They sometimes do give fault code bleeps but they are next to useless anyway.
If its a modern AMD or Intel, it will have built in overheat protection anyway: An oldie for the geeks: CPU Cooler Removed - Video
If its a modern AMD or Intel, it will have built in overheat protection anyway: An oldie for the geeks: CPU Cooler Removed - Video
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16 November 2009, 12:11 AM
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first let me say i know nothing about computers, but seen as i had the cover off it today i decided to have a play and took it to bits and gave it a good clean out.
I removed the fan/heatsink from the processor now i know there is some kind of heat paste that goes betwenn these will i have to put some new on there now i have disturbed it or will it be ok
I removed the fan/heatsink from the processor now i know there is some kind of heat paste that goes betwenn these will i have to put some new on there now i have disturbed it or will it be ok
16 November 2009, 01:49 AM
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Technically whenever you reove heatskins you should clean off the old paste (with isoproply) and put some new paste on (you only need a very very tiny amount).
However as long as you haven't toched the paste or wiped it you can get away with it. It depends on what CPU it is and how hot they typically run.
Wouldn't advise removing a heatsink unless the CPU is suffering obvious temp issues; Especially if its an Intel with the 775 socket (4 plastic pins that press down) as they can be a bugger to lock into place properly (stupid design - push down two pins, then the other two pop out
).
However as long as you haven't toched the paste or wiped it you can get away with it. It depends on what CPU it is and how hot they typically run.
Wouldn't advise removing a heatsink unless the CPU is suffering obvious temp issues; Especially if its an Intel with the 775 socket (4 plastic pins that press down) as they can be a bugger to lock into place properly (stupid design - push down two pins, then the other two pop out
).
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Technically whenever you reove heatskins you should clean off the old paste (with isoproply) and put some new paste on (you only need a very very tiny amount).
However as long as you haven't toched the paste or wiped it you can get away with it. It depends on what CPU it is and how hot they typically run.
Wouldn't advise removing a heatsink unless the CPU is suffering obvious temp issues; Especially if its an Intel with the 775 socket (4 plastic pins that press down) as they can be a bugger to lock into place properly (stupid design - push down two pins, then the other two pop out ).
However as long as you haven't toched the paste or wiped it you can get away with it. It depends on what CPU it is and how hot they typically run.
Wouldn't advise removing a heatsink unless the CPU is suffering obvious temp issues; Especially if its an Intel with the 775 socket (4 plastic pins that press down) as they can be a bugger to lock into place properly (stupid design - push down two pins, then the other two pop out
).it is one of those with the four plastic pins. yes they were a bit of a sh8t to get back in
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