Computer fans screaming every now and then.. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Raleighbum · 04-17-2004, 05:52 AM

I wonder is one of them is broken... (the cooler fans..)

Is there a program you can run in windows where you can see the temperature of the CPU?
(other way than in the beginning briefly)

Thanks for info !
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sailor · 04-17-2004, 06:49 AM

Motherboard Monitor.

iamnormal · 04-17-2004, 08:07 AM

bearings are going. need new fans

flamingpeach · 04-17-2004, 12:12 PM

If your mobo isn't supported by motherboard monitor, you can usually see your temp in your bios.

Redjake · 04-17-2004, 12:17 PM

if I have a fan that starts to whine I take it out and either a) sledge hammer it or b) put it in a computer where sound doesn't matter (server or something)

Kllr Wolf · 04-17-2004, 07:50 PM

I agree. it sounds like the fan is about to die. definatly replace before it causes a problem.

panbert · 04-18-2004, 05:42 PM

price of new fans are pretty cheap.
price to replace nicely cooked motherboard or CPU is quite high.

The fan may still be healthy but i'd definitely pay a bit to replace it for peace of mind.

Blistex · 04-19-2004, 03:49 AM

Sometimes a can of compressed air and a little WD-40 can extend the life of a failing fan another year or two.

I usually do this to my fans every third month. I've had the same ones going on 5 years now without any slowdown or problems, and my systems are always running 24/7.

Although it's up to you when dealing with a CPU fan.

Raleighbum · 04-20-2004, 05:17 AM

Thanks guys!
It's so great that you can always rely on Tilted people for advice !!

MPower · 04-20-2004, 01:58 PM

Can you still hear them Clarice? The screaming of the fans?

tape some pennies to the fan or your case. Some of the time it is a vibrational problem beween the fan and your case. Adding a little weight can change the harmonics.

04-17-2004, 05:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Raleighbum Crazy Location: Lookin for that above	Computer fans screaming every now and then.. I wonder is one of them is broken... (the cooler fans..) Is there a program you can run in windows where you can see the temperature of the CPU? (other way than in the beginning briefly) Thanks for info ! <---- Rookie...

04-17-2004, 06:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Motherboard Monitor. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

04-17-2004, 12:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
flamingpeach hip mama Location: redmond, washington	If your mobo isn't supported by motherboard monitor, you can usually see your temp in your bios. __________________ I've eaten my veggies all my life so bring it on, I am educated and strong for the revolution.

04-17-2004, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Redjake I'm a family man - I run a family business. Location: Wilson, NC	if I have a fan that starts to whine I take it out and either a) sledge hammer it or b) put it in a computer where sound doesn't matter (server or something) __________________ Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.

04-17-2004, 07:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kllr Wolf Psycho Location: Lubbock, TX	I agree. it sounds like the fan is about to die. definatly replace before it causes a problem. __________________ Caffeine - the molecule of life.

04-17-2004, 08:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
iamnormal Addict Location: In the id	bearings are going. need new fans

04-18-2004, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
panbert Crazy	price of new fans are pretty cheap. price to replace nicely cooked motherboard or CPU is quite high. The fan may still be healthy but i'd definitely pay a bit to replace it for peace of mind.

04-19-2004, 03:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Blistex Psycho Location: Tiger I Turret	Sometimes a can of compressed air and a little WD-40 can extend the life of a failing fan another year or two. I usually do this to my fans every third month. I've had the same ones going on 5 years now without any slowdown or problems, and my systems are always running 24/7. Although it's up to you when dealing with a CPU fan.

04-20-2004, 05:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Raleighbum Crazy Location: Lookin for that above	Great. Thanks guys! It's so great that you can always rely on Tilted people for advice !!

04-20-2004, 01:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
MPower Psycho	Can you still hear them Clarice? The screaming of the fans? tape some pennies to the fan or your case. Some of the time it is a vibrational problem beween the fan and your case. Adding a little weight can change the harmonics.