i have a noisy PC, any one have any ideas to overcome this?
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I believe the only parts of a pc which produce noise are the Power Supply fan and/or the hard drive.\nIf it's the fan, then it sounds like you need a new Power Supply (thankfully these aren't expensive) - however, if it's the hard drive that's making noise, it's a good sign that it's on it's way out - in which case, back up your data and replace it!
743155
I read it all and I just suggest getting a new sound card, and using it until it quits working if the computer does what you want it to.
906872
There are many ways to make computers quieter, it depends how much money you want to spend and how quiet you want your computer. There are upgrades you can do to the case, fans and heatsinks as well as shifting the computer into another room and using long cables (recording studios do this). Sometimes you can replace the fans with very large heatsinks. Some computers can reduce the speed of the fans when it's cool, which means it's only noisy when the computer is hot or starting up. There might be an option or a utility that came with it to enable this feature. Alternatively if this feature is already on, maybe the computer is dusty - dust can reduce cooling. \nSee sites such as http://www.quietpc.com or http://www.endpcnoise.com/ for an example of upgrades.\n\nSee http://www.endpcnoise.com/cgi-bin/e/buildaquietpc.html and http://www.silentpcreview.com/ for more details. If you are not confident to do the upgrades yourself, any computer repair shop should be able to do it for you.
192127
in case of heating up you should hear the fan spinning much faster, long before the laptop is shutting down - do you? it's pretty noisy. If you don't hear that, you should check the fan. Maybe you have a hardware test program delivered with your PC (e.g. Dell laptops have such a test program).\n\nFurther on, check the airflow channel from intake to exhaust in the laptop and remove all the dust in it, this will improve the cooling behaviour remarkable.
745639
It's probably either the case fan or the power supply fan. I have hit the case a few times and it will stop. Dont beat on your case though ha ha. Open up the case, and see if you can track it down.
523729
It all depends on what is actually making the noise.  See if you can figure it out where it is coming from.\n\nIf it is something like a CPU fan, or the PSU fan, then it could just be that they have some dirt in them and it's wearing down the bearings.  IF it's the HD, then start worrying, coz that could mean that it's on its way out.
486321
Regarding your first problem, please check your PC is placed on a stable platform and is not tilted at all. Normally, the tilted platforms (tables, workstations etc.) cause increased noise of hard disk. Also, please ensure that the hard disk is mounted properly in the system i.e. it is fixed correctly and straight and is not installed with slant or tilt. If the noise if due to these problems, which are the common cause of noise then this problem would be solved. But of everything is OK and still the hard disk makes noise, then you can ignore it as it would be harmless and could be due to inherent architecture of the disk.\n\nRegarding your second problem, I think it would not be possible in Windows ‘98 to change the language of the Operating System. You would need to reinstall Windows for English language.
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The HD might be damaged. When a HD tends to start making noise  especially if it has never done this before it is a sign of a problem. Common cause of this is a defect from the manufacturer or inproper handling of the computer (ie moving it around when it is on).
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Buy a WATER COOLING SYSTEM. it is silent and will fix your problem... or go the cheap route and buy new fans.
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Lets think about were the moving parts are.\nCD and fans \nopen your computer and get it up and running.\nCD:\nopen your cd rom drive and see if you can hear the sound better or if it stops.\nCheck for a cd in the drive.\nif the drive is the source just replace it (they are cheap)\n\nFans:\nPut your ear to to each fan and see if it needs repair or replacement(fans are cheap)\n\nfor both you can  try to tighten the mounting screws to reduce noise from vibration.\n------------------------------------------------------------------------------\ndid not know there was no boot.\nget a new power supply  see if it boots with it.\nsome power supplys click when they are burned out.\n\n(see pete g's ans below) he was first to see your update.
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If you are hearing any noise as the drive spins then it may be a disk failure.  If there is no noise then there may be hope...check the link below..scroll down to see a list of utilities that may help.  Good luck.
615523
There is a fan in your PC that cools down your computer since keeping it on all day will heaten up your hardware. It is probably defective.
921256
could be something wrong with your PC
362736
Make sure that ventilation holes are free of dust. You can use compressed air to blow out the dust gathered in the heatsink.
5189
I am sorry for asking this, this way, but are your speakers plugged in, they can get so easily unplugged if the PC is moved, also check your speaker settings (is volume down, or muted)
1141571
Add more fans - it should help ,or better -open Your computer and put 1 big fan  (its not really safe , but i use it like this ) .
241956
Use a bigger heatsink. Or add more case fans, If the insides of your comp are a bores nest of wires try bundling and cleaning them up. That will improve airflow.