Processor Fan Worries

[Stezo2k]

Hey guys, i've had my pc about 3 months now, it's been working fine, but on some boot ups (usually recently) my processor fans making a really loud noise, i cleaned the fan out yesterday, and it seemed ok when booting up. However, i have booted it today and the noise comes back, any body know the problem?

take a listen:
http://stezo2001.homestead.com/files/fan.mp3

[Trotterwatch]

I can't listen to the MP3 file from work I'm afraid - but I will say, if in doubt move it out. If the fan fails then it'll cost you a great deal more to replace the proccessor + fan, that it would just to upgrade the fan now :)

The bearings in the fan could be going or something similar, though for 3 months worth of usage that sounds slightly odd - could also be something such as vibration (ensure it fits on the heatsink snuggly).

Once the fan has entered the running state for a long time, does the noise go away? If it does, then you should be fine - starting up is one of the most stressful times for components within a computer (starting from cold).

[mightyrocket]

The noise of a cooler doesn't matter. The cooler of my power supply AND the processor are now already for 2 years making extremely much noise (especially when booting). This means that the cooler is a little out of balance and it vibrates a little.

[Stezo2k]

Originally posted by Trotterwatch
Once the fan has entered the running state for a long time, does the noise go away? If it does, then you should be fine - starting up is one of the most stressful times for components within a computer (starting from cold).

thanx man :) yeah it does go away after about 10 min, thanx m8s :holiday:

[Kahenraz]

My old server's powersupply used to make a buzzing sound, most likely from a loose wire hitting against the fan or vibrating against something. When that happend I just *forcefully* removed the top of the case and banged on the top of the PS with the back end of my screwdriver until it stopped. But that's just me ;):saint:

[Stezo2k]

Originally posted by Kahenraz
My old server's powersupply used to make a buzzing sound, most likely from a loose wire hitting against the fan or vibrating against something. When that happend I just *forcefully* removed the top of the case and banged on the top of the PS with the back end of my screwdriver until it stopped. But that's just me ;):saint:

heh, sounds a bit dangerous lol :) only really happens when the motherboards starting up from fresh

[Flash]

Originally posted by mightyrocket
The noise of a cooler doesn't matter. The cooler of my power supply AND the processor are now already for 2 years making extremely much noise (especially when booting). This means that the cooler is a little out of balance and it vibrates a little.

1) It's quite annoying
2) It means that your fans have sleeve bearing and it requires a drop of oil every three months or it will jam.

4) Good cooler - it's about 6-12$