Computer produces strong sounds when it starts up?
Computer produces strong sounds when it starts up?
Hello,
My computer has been making loud noises during startup for the past two months. The fans seem extra loud, clanky, and whirring. After a couple of minutes it stops and everything runs normally again. Sometimes hitting the PC stops the noise altogether. I’m not very familiar with computers, but anyone else know what might be causing this?
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You might want to attach a video or audio clip describing the issue. Consider using an A4 sheet, rolling it into a cylinder, and holding one end to your ear while the other probes the source of the sound.
Sometimes, hitting the PC can silence the clanking and whirring at startup. That’s not the usual way to handle noise in a computer. I’m curious—what would you do if you heard someone snoring?
OS: Windows 10
System Manufacturer: XUM Enterprise LTD
System model: B75
BIOS: 4.6.5
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz (8CPUs), 3.4GHz
Memory: 16GB RAM
Directx: DirectX12
Nvidia GeGorce GTX 1050Ti
Integrated RAMDAC
Full Display Device
12188MB
Display Memory Vram: 4017MB
Shared Memory: 8171MB
Version: 31.0.15.4617
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
HDR: Not supported.
Used for approximately two years.
I opened the case and cleared the dust, then restarted it again but the noise remained. When I touch the edge of the part with the top fan, the whirring stops. However, overall the PC sounds louder than usual—it seems to come from all directions, making it hard to pinpoint which component is causing the issue. The noise becomes slightly quieter when I move or tap the case. After about five minutes, it returns to its normal sound level. I haven’t experienced any problems with this either.
It would be helpful to understand which fans you own. They might not be as powerful and could be showing signs of wear. As they age, they might become more unstable, causing vibrations until they regain stability. In that scenario, they would likely need to be replaced.
I'm not entirely confident, but the fact that the PC returns to normal sound after 2-5 minutes of whirring seems like a positive sign.
As long as they're spinning freely, it shouldn't be a major issue except for noise. They're likely to become noisier over time as they wear out. The worst scenario is they stop working altogether. Keep an eye on them and consider running HWInfo (free) to track temperatures. You might want to take the PC to a shop to replace the fans if needed.