CPU (AMD Ryzen 3600x) producing unusual noises
CPU (AMD Ryzen 3600x) producing unusual noises
I just installed a new computer and everything is functioning properly. But the CPU cooler fan is making an unusual noise (refer to the attached audio). I checked possible causes like loose cables or misaligned screws, but everything seems fine. (See CPU image) Anyone have ideas on how to fix this? WhatsApp Audio 2019-12-06 at 12:08 PM. aac
The ticking noise is really bothersome and quite loud, making it hard to notice in the audio. Can you find a way to reduce or eliminate it?
hmmmmm, it sounds like something is hitting the fan. It doesn't sound like something is hitting it to much, obviously not enough to impact the performance of the fan, but just enough. What you need to to is learn if it's a fan blade hitting something, or something hitting the fan blade. There could be a burr of some sort on one of the fan blades. I think that's less likely though because the ticking isn't in a consistent rhythm. So, whatever is causing it is also being effected by the fan blade spinning. Since it's such a high pitch, it's going to be something very small. Once you find it, you could easily file it off. The worst case would be that it's coming from inside the fan, and there is something very small bouncing around inside it. Giving the random nature of the sound, this is what I'd be betting on as the culprit.
You can try adjusting system settings, updating drivers, and ensuring proper cooling. For your Ryzen 5 3600, check if background apps are using resources and close unnecessary programs. On the RX 5500 XT8GB, make sure your graphics drivers are up to date and consider using a more efficient game or setting higher performance modes. If the issue persists, it might be related to overheating or software conflicts—consider cleaning dust from vents and testing with different games.