Fan Problem on Startup

firebird365 · 04-10-2006, 08:50 PM

Hey everyone. About 3 months ago I built a computer (specs are in my sig) and I haven't really had any problems until now. Basically, when I start up my computer, one of the fans starts making a loud buzzing noise, like something is caught in it. During this period, the fan speed varies up and down.

This occurs when my comp is loading the OS -- once I get into the Windows screen, the buzzing stops within a few seconds. I've had no luck figuring out which fan is causing the problem (the BIOS fan speeds aren't reading any changes) and when I can't use any Windows programs because the fan has already stopped "messing up".

I haven't noticed any negative effects thus far, but it doesn't SOUND like a proper noise... does anyone have any advice about how to treat it (if it is indeed something bad)?

ghost · 04-10-2006, 09:27 PM

It sounds like there maybe dust or summin in the fan causing it to vibrate. You could try removing the fan from the heat sink and giving it a good clean. Maybe even lubricating the bearing system with some oil/lubricant.

m0nk3ys1ms · 04-11-2006, 12:44 AM

take the vacuum to your power supply

firebird365 · 04-11-2006, 10:10 PM

If there was dust, it seems to me that the problem would continue... however, it stops when Windows has loaded and has never continued for much longer than the start-up process. Am I correct in thinking that?

m0nk3ys1ms · 04-11-2006, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firebird365

If there was dust, it seems to me that the problem would continue... however, it stops when Windows has loaded and has never continued for much longer than the start-up process. Am I correct in thinking that?

that has a good point to it, it could just be that your system needs to use a good bit of wattage to boot and that after it has booted up, the cpu settles back down.

m0nk3ys1ms · 04-11-2006, 11:30 PM

^ does that make a good point

firebird365 · 04-12-2006, 03:59 AM

That's possible. However, I am a gamer (as is evident from the hardware) and I've never had it occur when playing games, even with graphics pumped on power-hogs like Battlefield 2... I don't think my GPU runs at full speed when my computer is idling.

m0nk3ys1ms · 04-12-2006, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firebird365

That's possible. However, I am a gamer (as is evident from the hardware) and I've never had it occur when playing games, even with graphics pumped on power-hogs like Battlefield 2... I don't think my GPU runs at full speed when my computer is idling.

true, true

firebird365 · 04-13-2006, 04:01 AM

Thanks for the suggestions, Monkey...

Anyone have any other ideas? I'm concerned that in the long term this will damage my hardware.

04-10-2006, 08:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
firebird365 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 25	Fan Problem on Startup Hey everyone. About 3 months ago I built a computer (specs are in my sig) and I haven't really had any problems until now. Basically, when I start up my computer, one of the fans starts making a loud buzzing noise, like something is caught in it. During this period, the fan speed varies up and down. This occurs when my comp is loading the OS -- once I get into the Windows screen, the buzzing stops within a few seconds. I've had no luck figuring out which fan is causing the problem (the BIOS fan speeds aren't reading any changes) and when I can't use any Windows programs because the fan has already stopped "messing up". I haven't noticed any negative effects thus far, but it doesn't SOUND like a proper noise... does anyone have any advice about how to treat it (if it is indeed something bad)? __________________ CPU: Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego [2.2ghz] MOBO: ABit KN8 Ultra Socket 939 nForce4 GPU: XFX Geforce 7800GT 256MB [450mhz/1.05ghz] HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 160GB 8MB Cache RAM: 2GB (4x512) Patriot Signature Series PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 CD/R: LITE-ON Black IDE CDR 52x DVD 16x CASE: Cooler Master Centurion 5 PSU: ENERMAX 420W 18A@12V1/18A@12V2 DISPLAY: BenQ FPG91G+ 19" 8MS LCD

04-10-2006, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
ghost Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,005	It sounds like there maybe dust or summin in the fan causing it to vibrate. You could try removing the fan from the heat sink and giving it a good clean. Maybe even lubricating the bearing system with some oil/lubricant. __________________ ASUS A8N SLi Deluxe Corsair 2GB DDR XMS3200XL Pro TwinX (4x512MB) AMD Athlon 64 X2 939 4600+ @ 2.6 Ghz ATi Radeon HD 3850 @ 680/844 80GB SATA HDD/200GB PATA HDD 1x DVDRW DL 485W PSU, Alpha watercooling

04-11-2006, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
firebird365 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 25	If there was dust, it seems to me that the problem would continue... however, it stops when Windows has loaded and has never continued for much longer than the start-up process. Am I correct in thinking that? __________________ CPU: Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego [2.2ghz] MOBO: ABit KN8 Ultra Socket 939 nForce4 GPU: XFX Geforce 7800GT 256MB [450mhz/1.05ghz] HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 160GB 8MB Cache RAM: 2GB (4x512) Patriot Signature Series PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 CD/R: LITE-ON Black IDE CDR 52x DVD 16x CASE: Cooler Master Centurion 5 PSU: ENERMAX 420W 18A@12V1/18A@12V2 DISPLAY: BenQ FPG91G+ 19" 8MS LCD

04-12-2006, 03:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
firebird365 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 25	That's possible. However, I am a gamer (as is evident from the hardware) and I've never had it occur when playing games, even with graphics pumped on power-hogs like Battlefield 2... I don't think my GPU runs at full speed when my computer is idling. __________________ CPU: Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego [2.2ghz] MOBO: ABit KN8 Ultra Socket 939 nForce4 GPU: XFX Geforce 7800GT 256MB [450mhz/1.05ghz] HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 160GB 8MB Cache RAM: 2GB (4x512) Patriot Signature Series PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 CD/R: LITE-ON Black IDE CDR 52x DVD 16x CASE: Cooler Master Centurion 5 PSU: ENERMAX 420W 18A@12V1/18A@12V2 DISPLAY: BenQ FPG91G+ 19" 8MS LCD

04-13-2006, 04:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
firebird365 Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 25	Thanks for the suggestions, Monkey... Anyone have any other ideas? I'm concerned that in the long term this will damage my hardware. __________________ CPU: Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego [2.2ghz] MOBO: ABit KN8 Ultra Socket 939 nForce4 GPU: XFX Geforce 7800GT 256MB [450mhz/1.05ghz] HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 160GB 8MB Cache RAM: 2GB (4x512) Patriot Signature Series PC3200 2.5-3-3-7 CD/R: LITE-ON Black IDE CDR 52x DVD 16x CASE: Cooler Master Centurion 5 PSU: ENERMAX 420W 18A@12V1/18A@12V2 DISPLAY: BenQ FPG91G+ 19" 8MS LCD

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