my computer is making noises
 

i have a gbox. the fan (on the processor, not the power supply one) makes so much noise (like something is stuck in the fan, but i checked and nothing is) when i turn on the computer, then after a few minutes the noise settles down.

what should i do to stop the noises? should i just buy a new fan (meaning new processor)?

After a thorough analysis, I believe I can help you solve your problem.

Unplug all cords from your unit.
Let it cool down. Make sure the proccessor is cool by touching it while wearing a fleece jacket. Fleece will help insulate you and protect your computer.
With the machine open already to check the temperature, take the fan off the proccessor and restart the machine. Those clunky metal things between the actual fan and the proccessor often get in the way.
If the machine begins to smoke, blow on the proccessor. Don't worry if some spit lands on the cpu while blowing on it. That sound it makes just let's you know the cpu is working at full capacity.
You should also check on the north-bridge chip by removing any metal peice that has been placed over it. These are just to protect the motherboard in shipping and are supposed to be removed, otherwise they impeed airflow.
Once your sure the cpu is working well, go buy a new fan unit for the CPU.

Alternativley, you may want to attempt the ever popular "water-cooling" method of controlling CPU temperature. This is far easier than the geeks at best buy will tell you. After all, they want your computer to break.
Fill your bathtub with water, It will need to reach the top of the tub. Make sure it's luke warm.
Run an extension cord from your room to the bathroom, and plug a 6 plug strip into the extension cord. Don't use those funny bathroom electrical plugs. Those weird switches in the middle impeed the flow of power and will prevent you from letting your system run well.
Plug your computer compnents into the extension cord and set up the monitor and keyboard at the edge of the tub.
Open the sides of your computer to make sure it can be cooled at a quicker pace.
Now strip and get in the tub. We use lukewarm water to prevent any joystick problems from occuring.
Once your computer has started up, reach over the edge of the tub and firmly grasp it with both hands.
Open your legs and firmly place the computer between them.
Welcome to the world of water-cooling!

where did you come up with that water cooling thing?

I hope nobody is actually dumb enough to try this...

My good freind, have a drink, sit down, relax. :lol:

If you look carefully, I did answer his question

I know you answered the question, I was just hoping that noone takes the second part of your post seriously. I would be sort of funny if someone did do it, though.

I've heard of water cooling and was about to try your method but then i read the rest of it. Then i figured out that I am really stupid. =p

I've seen a computer that was cooled by submersing it in water, however that was distilled water and the guy did not get into the water along with computer. The method described above is absolutelly possible, you just have to make sure that you are using distilled water. I think you would also have to change the water rather often to make sure that there are no ions in it from the computer.

ill just sprinkle water on the heated parts of the computer... hopefully it will work =p

Your only concern was the SECOND part of the post? What about the part where you take the cooling fan off the CPU and turn the machine on? Spitting on the CPU is ok?

Oddly, the ONLY serious part of the post doesn't explain what a northbridge chip is, or where it's located. =) Hopefully 0energy0 finds it ok. =)

There's nothing really wrong with taking the cooling fan off the cpu and turning the machine on. I don't really see the point of spitting on the cpu, while that still won't harm it, but taking the fan off would tell you if the problem is with fan touching the heat sink or if it's the fan itself.

the only words i did not understand were "open" and "things".

All kidding aside (and very creative by the way, too) it sounds like the bearings on your cpu fan are failing. The noises are being caused by rubbing inside the fan motor, which dissipate as the fan warms up. You probably should replace the fan sooner rather than later - it probably will fail soon.

Looking at what a gBox is and how cramped it is, I wish you luck if you do switch the cpu fan out.