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The computer produces a lot of noise when it is powered on.

The computer produces a lot of noise when it is powered on.

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AJallstar99
Member
220
06-28-2016, 04:00 AM
#1
The audio has been focused on the PSU.
You can view the streamable video here: streamable.com
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AJallstar99
06-28-2016, 04:00 AM #1

The audio has been focused on the PSU.
You can view the streamable video here: streamable.com

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PersieO
Posting Freak
786
06-28-2016, 10:01 PM
#2
It seems like the fan is struggling. If it's the power supply unit, I wouldn't recommend opening it. You might attempt using compressed air to check if it's just dirty—this could resolve the issue. Otherwise, a replacement PSU would be necessary. The safest choice. It appears to be located within the PSU housing; there doesn’t seem to be an opening at the top for airflow under the case, does it?
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PersieO
06-28-2016, 10:01 PM #2

It seems like the fan is struggling. If it's the power supply unit, I wouldn't recommend opening it. You might attempt using compressed air to check if it's just dirty—this could resolve the issue. Otherwise, a replacement PSU would be necessary. The safest choice. It appears to be located within the PSU housing; there doesn’t seem to be an opening at the top for airflow under the case, does it?

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Carlster101
Member
55
06-28-2016, 11:23 PM
#3
It seems like the fan is struggling. If it's the power supply unit, I wouldn't recommend opening it. You might attempt using compressed air to check if it's just dirty—this could resolve the issue. Otherwise, a replacement PSU would be necessary. The safest choice. I think it's likely inside the PSU housing; there doesn’t appear to be an opening at the top for airflow under the case, does it?
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Carlster101
06-28-2016, 11:23 PM #3

It seems like the fan is struggling. If it's the power supply unit, I wouldn't recommend opening it. You might attempt using compressed air to check if it's just dirty—this could resolve the issue. Otherwise, a replacement PSU would be necessary. The safest choice. I think it's likely inside the PSU housing; there doesn’t appear to be an opening at the top for airflow under the case, does it?

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KermitTheCrab
Member
145
06-29-2016, 12:06 AM
#4
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
You might want to roll a sheet of A4 paper into a cylinder and hold one end to your ear while the other end is used to probe for the source of the sound. It will come from a fan but which fan is the real question.
Please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model.
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KermitTheCrab
06-29-2016, 12:06 AM #4

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
You might want to roll a sheet of A4 paper into a cylinder and hold one end to your ear while the other end is used to probe for the source of the sound. It will come from a fan but which fan is the real question.
Please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model.

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loltribo
Posting Freak
870
07-16-2016, 07:56 AM
#5
consider checking if a fan blade is obstructed by a cable or similar item
remove the fan cables one at a time to identify the source
possibly it might be an optical drive as well, so take out the DVD or media from there
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loltribo
07-16-2016, 07:56 AM #5

consider checking if a fan blade is obstructed by a cable or similar item
remove the fan cables one at a time to identify the source
possibly it might be an optical drive as well, so take out the DVD or media from there

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EchoKitsune
Junior Member
48
07-17-2016, 09:22 AM
#6
You're a bit stuck in disassembly and can't turn the PC on because the PSU fan is dusty, but you don't have compressed air. Here are some alternatives: try using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to gently clean the fan blades, or use a dry cloth to wipe away the dust. If that doesn't work, you might need to replace the fan or seek professional help.
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EchoKitsune
07-17-2016, 09:22 AM #6

You're a bit stuck in disassembly and can't turn the PC on because the PSU fan is dusty, but you don't have compressed air. Here are some alternatives: try using a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to gently clean the fan blades, or use a dry cloth to wipe away the dust. If that doesn't work, you might need to replace the fan or seek professional help.

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tamemarco
Senior Member
482
07-17-2016, 03:49 PM
#7
Performing reverse action on the vacuum cleaner could disperse the dust.
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tamemarco
07-17-2016, 03:49 PM #7

Performing reverse action on the vacuum cleaner could disperse the dust.

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ReborntoKill
Posting Freak
821
07-17-2016, 04:47 PM
#8
1. Find the loud fan.
2. Fix the noisy fan or swap out the whole part with a noisy fan.
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ReborntoKill
07-17-2016, 04:47 PM #8

1. Find the loud fan.
2. Fix the noisy fan or swap out the whole part with a noisy fan.

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Poop_Head27
Posting Freak
820
07-17-2016, 05:41 PM
#9
Ladies and gentlemen, the computer attempts to start,
One second the RGB activates and then it stops,
This cycle continues repeatedly
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Poop_Head27
07-17-2016, 05:41 PM #9

Ladies and gentlemen, the computer attempts to start,
One second the RGB activates and then it stops,
This cycle continues repeatedly

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BendoNoel
Member
227
07-18-2016, 02:08 AM
#10
The complete specifications encompass the brand and model details of the power supply unit.
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BendoNoel
07-18-2016, 02:08 AM #10

The complete specifications encompass the brand and model details of the power supply unit.