F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The computer produced a significant sound when it powered on.

The computer produced a significant sound when it powered on.

The computer produced a significant sound when it powered on.

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The_StonerPT
Member
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03-30-2022, 04:12 PM
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I recently tried to start my computer and heard a sound I'd never noticed before. After it booted up quickly, the noise disappeared and I didn’t worry much. Last night I turned it off and back on about an hour ago, but the sound came back each time I tried. I’m certain it’s not a fan and suspect it might be related to my HHD. Tonight I’ll shut it down completely and when I restart tomorrow I’ll keep a close eye on it. Here are the details of my system:

- Ryzen 5 5600 (1 year old, B450 Steel Legend)
- Corsair Vengeance LPX (16GB, 1 year old)
- Cooler Master ML120 (3 years old)
- ASRock RX6600 (8GB, 2 months old)
- Samsung 970 TLC (500GB, 1 year old)
- WD Green 2TB (5400RPM, 11 years old)
- WD Blue 2TB (7200RPM, 2 years old)
- EVGA 600W 80+ white (3 years old)
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The_StonerPT
03-30-2022, 04:12 PM #1

I recently tried to start my computer and heard a sound I'd never noticed before. After it booted up quickly, the noise disappeared and I didn’t worry much. Last night I turned it off and back on about an hour ago, but the sound came back each time I tried. I’m certain it’s not a fan and suspect it might be related to my HHD. Tonight I’ll shut it down completely and when I restart tomorrow I’ll keep a close eye on it. Here are the details of my system:

- Ryzen 5 5600 (1 year old, B450 Steel Legend)
- Corsair Vengeance LPX (16GB, 1 year old)
- Cooler Master ML120 (3 years old)
- ASRock RX6600 (8GB, 2 months old)
- Samsung 970 TLC (500GB, 1 year old)
- WD Green 2TB (5400RPM, 11 years old)
- WD Blue 2TB (7200RPM, 2 years old)
- EVGA 600W 80+ white (3 years old)

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NoNe_1
Member
188
04-01-2022, 04:03 AM
#2
Capture the sound now, because we can't identify it without hearing it.
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NoNe_1
04-01-2022, 04:03 AM #2

Capture the sound now, because we can't identify it without hearing it.

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rejden
Junior Member
24
04-03-2022, 09:22 PM
#3
I plan to try my best to remember to record tomorrow. After restarting my PC, it made a sound but was quiet and fast, which prevented the recording from capturing it.
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rejden
04-03-2022, 09:22 PM #3

I plan to try my best to remember to record tomorrow. After restarting my PC, it made a sound but was quiet and fast, which prevented the recording from capturing it.

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Parzival10
Member
180
04-18-2022, 10:53 PM
#4
You can turn off both spinning HDDs and check if the noise disappears. The 11-year-old WD Green could be the problem.
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Parzival10
04-18-2022, 10:53 PM #4

You can turn off both spinning HDDs and check if the noise disappears. The 11-year-old WD Green could be the problem.

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Private_HAWK
Member
132
04-19-2022, 02:18 AM
#5
It seems to be an older HDD, but Crystaldisk reports it’s functioning well with roughly 96,000 hours of use. It might still be viable, though it could be nearing the end of its lifespan. You plan to test it by disconnecting the drives tomorrow.
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Private_HAWK
04-19-2022, 02:18 AM #5

It seems to be an older HDD, but Crystaldisk reports it’s functioning well with roughly 96,000 hours of use. It might still be viable, though it could be nearing the end of its lifespan. You plan to test it by disconnecting the drives tomorrow.

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lionmaker3000
Junior Member
2
04-20-2022, 01:31 AM
#6
I'm curious about whether the read-write head made contact with the platter.
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lionmaker3000
04-20-2022, 01:31 AM #6

I'm curious about whether the read-write head made contact with the platter.

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MatheusSUICIDA
Member
57
04-21-2022, 03:47 PM
#7
It might also be the AIO pump failing.
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MatheusSUICIDA
04-21-2022, 03:47 PM #7

It might also be the AIO pump failing.

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shanleighrose
Member
181
04-22-2022, 12:40 AM
#8
It's also an option; I checked my readings and they're within the normal range (30-40°C). I'll load it later once I can fully assess it.
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shanleighrose
04-22-2022, 12:40 AM #8

It's also an option; I checked my readings and they're within the normal range (30-40°C). I'll load it later once I can fully assess it.

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bmeduna
Junior Member
36
04-28-2022, 07:07 AM
#9
It seems like you're considering two possibilities: aio clogging or hard drive problems. Which one do you think might be causing the issue?
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bmeduna
04-28-2022, 07:07 AM #9

It seems like you're considering two possibilities: aio clogging or hard drive problems. Which one do you think might be causing the issue?

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lucaszainko
Junior Member
18
04-28-2022, 12:28 PM
#10
I believe you're expecting the sound today. If that doesn't happen, I'll look for a video instead.
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lucaszainko
04-28-2022, 12:28 PM #10

I believe you're expecting the sound today. If that doesn't happen, I'll look for a video instead.

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