Fan above processor

[chris lovett]

Hi All,

I have been putting up for sometime with an extremely noisy Fan. Expecting my computer to crash and die i have backed everything i need up. However it refuses to die. So i'm thinking that it may just be the fan being a pain.

 

It seems to Speed up then slow down Speed up then slow down Speed up then slow down etc. Especially when playing games.

 

I have left the cover off of the computer to check it's getting enough air flow and moved it out from under my desk.

 

Anyone have any ideas. all help will be appreciated.

[Tootech]

Sounds like an old noisy fan.

 

Replace it with something like an Arctic cooler and it will be sorted.

 

Post your computer spec or make/model if you need one recommending :)

[starams5]

Hi

 

Tootech, excellent choice (Arctic Freezer). I have one on my other build. Also, you didn't give your specs (Chris Lovett) but see if your motherboard has control of your fans. ASUS boards has what is called "Q-Fan". If so, disable in bios.

[zinglebarb]

You do not say which fan is making the noise? you say its noticable in games? This could well be the gfx fan . What brand card is it? Perhaps google majorgeeks:everest and install the program and monitor your temps to see if anything is heating up causing the fan to spin up

[zinglebarb]

Cant see an edit is it deffo the cpu fan spinning up? do you smoke? whats the condition of the heat sink? ive seen some messy HSF's in my time sucking in the carpet lol

[maynardvdm]

Edit is in the bottom right hand corner of your post. ;)

[zinglebarb]

dont think I was quick enough to realise my error last night and it must have timed out