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face123
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 10:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well i guess i had this computer for afew years now and afew days ago my pc just started making a noise like you can hear it running but it used to be a lot quiter any sujestions would help.
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rulisky
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 16:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Could be any number of things from major to minor (and hard to tell for certain from here). :-)

Start with something simple and free: open the case up and give it all a good vacuum out. Be careful with fragile stuff and be sure to ground yourself out before zapping anything with static charges. See if the sounds go away. ie. - Dirty in/outlets can make your fans run in high gear.
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codydog
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 22:33 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
also dust, dirt build up on the fan blades can cause noise. Be sure to wipe them down, give them a spin with your finger to see if it still spins fairly freely. There should be some resistance. But not a lot. Drive and card screws can loosen, tighten them, but don't over tighten. Look for cables contacting anything. Kind of like a rattle in a car, it usually a small thing. Good luck.
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 22:51 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Take the case side off,power it up and see if you can isolate the sound to a certain area.Don't forget the power supply and by all means Be Careful!
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face123
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_ 		19. July 2006 @ 07:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ok thanks for al your help. I wil try that and i know its hard to tell since you cant see my pc :)
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