how much computer noise is too much?

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SmellyEmily1

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hi, my name is emily and I have a question re: computer noise.

I own a desktop (windows 10) and I've had it for... I guess it will be 3 years in july.

recently, I have been noticing a lot more noise coming from the computer- and I am not sure if it's something to be concerned about, or not.

when I start up the computer, the regular fan whirring happens for a few seconds, and then it is gone

I'll sign in, and usually, to be fair, everything is fine (as I'm typing this their is no noise and things are normal), but sometimes, (usually when I have multiple windows open), the noise increases to.... I guess I wouldn't say alarming levels, but levels I'm not so used too. it dies down when I start closing some of the windows, in fact an example of this: earlier I had my emails open, youtube open, and a document open and the noise was quite loud.

when I closed youtube, the majority of the noise died down, and the rest went back to normal level when I closed the other 2 windows

I'm just wondering if this is because their's something wrong and I should start looking in to fixing it, or if it's because it's a natural thing that happens as the computer agess. I don't know (I'm not technical really, I can write a forum post and watch youtube).

thanks

emily
 
JUNI0R

JUNI0R

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SmellyEmily1 said:
hi, my name is emily and I have a question re: computer noise.

I own a desktop (windows 10) and I've had it for... I guess it will be 3 years in july.

recently, I have been noticing a lot more noise coming from the computer- and I am not sure if it's something to be concerned about, or not.

when I start up the computer, the regular fan whirring happens for a few seconds, and then it is gone

I'll sign in, and usually, to be fair, everything is fine (as I'm typing this their is no noise and things are normal), but sometimes, (usually when I have multiple windows open), the noise increases to.... I guess I wouldn't say alarming levels, but levels I'm not so used too. it dies down when I start closing some of the windows, in fact an example of this: earlier I had my emails open, youtube open, and a document open and the noise was quite loud.

when I closed youtube, the majority of the noise died down, and the rest went back to normal level when I closed the other 2 windows

I'm just wondering if this is because their's something wrong and I should start looking in to fixing it, or if it's because it's a natural thing that happens as the computer agess. I don't know (I'm not technical really, I can write a forum post and watch youtube).

thanks

emily
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So the thing that springs to mind here is that your PC will need a clean/ dust if it's something you haven't done in a long time or ever. Extra dust impedes airflow meaning fans have to work harder for the same results. An explanation for the fact it gets louder when you start more tasks is because the CPU fan will be trying to keep the temperature of the CPU (processor) down, and to do that, the fan has to spin faster causing more noise. To dust your PC you'll need to make sure your PC is off at the switch on the back but keep plugged in to keep it grounded. Then a can of compressed air should do the trick. Just try and keep the can upright to avoid any liquid coming out.

If you dust your PC often then this may be something more technical, and if so, you may want to wait for other responses. Also is the PC from PCS? PCS have an open case warranty so are happy for you to open it up to clean and replace particular parts, but if it's a PC from a major PC company, this may not be the case. If the PC is still in warranty, I'd advise contacting them to ask what you can do before opening your PC up
 
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Citrus_9

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JUNI0R said:
So the thing that springs to mind here is that your PC will need a clean/ dust if it's something you haven't done in a long time or ever. Extra dust impedes airflow meaning fans have to work harder for the same results. An explanation for the fact it gets louder when you start more tasks is because the CPU fan will be trying to keep the temperature of the CPU (processor) down, and to do that, the fan has to spin faster causing more noise. To dust your PC you'll need to make sure your PC is off at the switch on the back and unplugged from the wall. Then a can of compressed air should do the trick. Just try and keep the can upright to avoid any liquid coming out.

If you dust your PC often then this may be something more technical, and if so, you may want to wait for other responses. Also is the PC from PCS? PCS have an open case warranty so are happy for you to open it up to clean and replace particular parts, but if it's a PC from a major PC company, this may not be the case. If the PC is still in warranty, I'd advise contacting them to ask what you can do before opening your PC up
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Maybe better is to switch a PSU button off but keep a PC cord plugged in to the wall or extension lead (surge protector) to stay grounded?
 
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