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04-22-2004, 01:06 AM #1Web Hosting Master
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Computer making a strange sound...
I cant describe the sound, but I know it isnt normal, and it started last night.
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04-22-2004, 01:07 AM #2Web Hosting Master
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A bit vague don't you think? Are you just letting us know? Or did you want some help?
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04-22-2004, 01:09 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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Is it a grinding sound? Groaning? Etc.
Without any idea as to what it sounds like, no one can give any suggestions.
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04-22-2004, 01:09 AM #4Web Hosting Master
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I know it is vague, but not sure where the noise is exacly coming from or how to describe the noise. It isnt a loud noise hmmm I will listen to it again to try to get more infomation.
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04-22-2004, 01:11 AM #5Web Hosting Master
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grinding sound
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04-22-2004, 01:14 AM #6Predatory Poster
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harddrive little damaged perhaps or a scratched cd in the cdrom
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04-22-2004, 01:18 AM #7Web Hosting Master
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well the computer is old it is I think now 5 years old... I cant remember when I bought it though. Their is no CD in the CDrom.
Originally posted by pixel_fenix
harddrive little damaged perhaps or a scratched cd in the cdrom
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04-22-2004, 01:21 AM #8Junior Guru Wannabe
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Hammer, case. Hit.
It's probably the PSU fan, those things like to make funky noises as they are on their way out. May have just came loose if your lucky. Also check any case fans you may have.
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04-22-2004, 01:23 AM #9Web Hosting Master
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I have that problem with my CDROM even tho nothing is wrong with it, when the CDROM stops spinning it makes a grinding noise (Nothing is wrong with it - nothing is wrong with the cds) its been like that for like 3 months (When i bought it) I really dont mind it much, im pretty sure your problem is your harddrive tho, i would get a new computer because your harddrive will obviously be dead soon, and backup any important data on that drive you may have.
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04-22-2004, 01:26 AM #10Predatory Poster
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Could be the fan too after five years its pretty much time to get a whole new system.
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Yeah, I have a similar problem.
In my case, it's a little heatsink-fan thing on a chipset on the motherboard. And it's glued on and holding on for all its life.
I just let it groan away since it's in the closet.
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04-22-2004, 01:48 AM #12Hmmm....
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I ahve the same sort of noise at the moment, but that's because my motherboard is screwed, gonna fix that tomorrow
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04-22-2004, 01:52 AM #13Aspiring Evangelist
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I say either one of the fans or the hard drive. If it is a fan you can open it up and clean it and that might fix it. If it is the hard drive you will want to replace it soon.
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04-22-2004, 01:53 AM #14Web Hosting Master
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I hear Dell has cheap computers (well not cheap but lower prices). The computer I would by would just to check emails go to forums (no games, but maybe some card games), and maybe a few downloads.
Best deal around right now?
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If you're gonna do that, check the refurbs (the 'outlet'). Better deals there, and you can usually combine them with other deals on their site.
I just got a laptop from dell, pretty decent turnaround and whatnot. Not a refurb tho.
<edit> here's the outlet:
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=22&l=en&s=dfh
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04-22-2004, 02:42 AM #16Web Hosting Master
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You can always try this: http://www.badbaker.com/bashyourpc.html
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04-22-2004, 12:36 PM #17MAOMPSMITCUT (rmbr this? lol)
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You can always try this: http://www.badbaker.com/bashyourpc.html
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04-22-2004, 01:31 PM #18Retired ***ulator
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One of people in our amatuer radio club had a pc that sounded like the transmission in a 57 Chevy when the floppy drive operated.
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Now that's some kinda sound recognition there...
57 chevy?
Mine just goes ...
"Whooooaoaoooaoaoaoaoaoaoaoaoaoaoooo"
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04-22-2004, 06:47 PM #20Web Hosting Master
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dont get a new pc just yet
the main problem that causes grinding noises is dust.
Get an air blaster or a air compressor..
and blast all the fans. Including the ones in your psu.
Your comp will now run cooler and quiter.webmaster A T 420th.com
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