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Noisy CPU fan!
Posted: Sat 26 Nov, 2005 19.55
by Jamez
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:
Posted: Sat 26 Nov, 2005 20.12
by Sput
Yes. Sounds like you'll need to replace it - bearings have likely gone.
Posted: Sat 26 Nov, 2005 20.13
by Jamez
Tsk!
More expense... :roll:
Posted: Sat 26 Nov, 2005 20.19
by Sput
Jamez wrote:Tsk!
More expense... :roll:
Posted: Sat 26 Nov, 2005 21.59
by Nick Harvey
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.
Posted: Sat 26 Nov, 2005 22.01
by Jamez
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!
Posted: Sun 27 Nov, 2005 23.20
by Whataday
Hey Jamez, you ok? Long time no speak!
Posted: Sun 04 Dec, 2005 00.00
by Jamez
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!
Posted: Sun 04 Dec, 2005 00.13
by Sput
If it IS the cpu fan then just buy a whole new heatsink and fan combo, it'll be fine!
Probably.
Alternatively
Posted: Sun 04 Dec, 2005 12.22
by James H
When I first saw this thread, I did think you were talking about a football fan pissing you off.
Posted: Sun 04 Dec, 2005 14.59
by Sput
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!