Noisy CPU fan!

Jamez · Sat 26 Nov, 2005 19.55

My fan has started making a very loud, almost grinding noise.

I've unscrewed the fan bit, cleared all the clumps of fluff on the grill behind it, but its still making a noise!

I was thinking about putting some oil on it - would that be a bad idea? :roll:

Sput · Sat 26 Nov, 2005 20.12

Yes. Sounds like you'll need to replace it - bearings have likely gone.

Jamez · Sat 26 Nov, 2005 20.13

Tsk!

More expense... :roll:

Sput · Sat 26 Nov, 2005 20.19

Jamez wrote:Tsk!

More expense... :roll:

Nick Harvey · Sat 26 Nov, 2005 21.59

I used to get that grinding noise from the fan on a regular basis, back in the days when I smoked.

Haven't had it for four years, ten months, twenty-five days and almost twenty-two hours.

Jamez · Sat 26 Nov, 2005 22.01

I don't smoke in the apartment. I go out onto the balcony if I need a ciggy - although I must admit it is quite a kerfuffle putting a coat on and scarf to go out there at this time of year!

Whataday · Sun 27 Nov, 2005 23.20

Hey Jamez, you ok? Long time no speak!

Jamez · Sun 04 Dec, 2005 00.00

I'm fine, dear! How are you??!

Re: My fan

Why oh why has my computer got a 70mm fan? Not one shop I've been to sells 70mm ones, just 40mm, 60mm, 80mm, 120mm etc.

Grrr!!! The noise is driving me nuts!

Sput · Sun 04 Dec, 2005 00.13

If it IS the cpu fan then just buy a whole new heatsink and fan combo, it'll be fine!

Probably.

Alternatively

James H · Sun 04 Dec, 2005 12.22

When I first saw this thread, I did think you were talking about a football fan pissing you off.

Sput · Sun 04 Dec, 2005 14.59

James H wrote:When I first saw this thread, I did think you were talking about a football fan pissing you off.

And it only took you 8 days to realise!

Well done you!