noise from inside the tower

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ak47kgb

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Hello. Every few minutes or so I can hear a noise from inside the tower which lasts for about a minute or so. I don't think it's the hard drive because I just replaced it a couple of days ago, but I can't sure. Sounds like a fan or whirring noise or something but my ears can be fooling me.

Any ideas what could be causing the noise? Any diagnostic software to help me?
 
Open the side of the case and determine where the noise is coming from. That is the only way to tell.
 
The diagnostic software is between your ears.

It could be a fan vibrating. If it's in the power supply they are quite difficult to get to. The case and CPU fans are accessible. It could be a build-up of dust or the bearings. Not necessarily a problem other than the annoyance of the noise. One of my fans goes off once in a while for no apparent reason. Clean any accumulations off the blades. If they are dirty, check your heatsinks for build-up at the same time. If you touch anything inside the case, discharge your static first by touching the metalwork of the case.

If it's anything else, post if you need help.
 
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