Rattle/Vibrating noise when gaming?

[jonnytruckfest]

Good evening/morning folks,

As you know my computer came through a couple days ago and needless to say it's a stunning piece of kit! Although I am a little concerned as I keep hearing like a metal like vibrating noise it's hard to describe but it's a bit like when you run your hand across a fence and it makes a buzzing/vibrating kind of noise. It only seems to happen when I am gaming. Don't suppose anyone could think of what it could be, first I thought it could be a loose fan or something but I'm not sure as I don't want to touch something for it to break or even worse go bang especially when I've paid out a lot of money for it :sweatdrop::sweatdrop:

Cheers!

 

[mev]

sounds like a loose fan or even heatsink, that can happen in transit easily. How's your temps ?

 

[jonnytruckfest]

Temperatures are pretty fine, it doesn't get too hot which is good but it's just a little off putting but unsure how to fix the problem especially when history with computers isn't that great lol!

 

[mev]

Taking the case side off while it's doing it you should be able to hear what fan/part it's coming from, then just check it's seated/fixed properly. I wouldn't leave it as is if it was me because if it's a looseor damaged heatsink fan on cpu or gpu it could cause a major problem.

 

[jonnytruckfest]

Assuming it is the heat sink (Worst case scenario I'm assuming out of them?) What's the possible damage already done to the computer with it being liquid cooling?? It's a bit worrying to say the least lol, I don't want another computer going on me.

 

[mev]

It could be absolutely fine and nothing to worry about, if you're not comfortable looking yourself you're better calling PCS tech.

 

[Corfate]

Sounds like a fan that isn't screwed in tightly. Have a play around with the case fans and see

 

[jonnytruckfest]

Well I had a route round this morning and I THINK I found the cause of the problem, the metal mesh guards at the back are what's been causing the vibrating noise so, I've taken them out. Whether that's the cause of the problem I don't know but only time will tell. In the mean time it just means taking extra care of the case for dust

 

[Corfate]

Well I had a route round this morning and I THINK I found the cause of the problem, the metal mesh guards at the back are what's been causing the vibrating noise so, I've taken them out. Whether that's the cause of the problem I don't know but only time will tell. In the mean time it just means taking extra care of the case for dust

You could get some fan filters Demciflex Filters are good

 

[Rakk]

Assuming it is the heat sink (Worst case scenario I'm assuming out of them?) What's the possible damage already done to the computer with it being liquid cooling?? It's a bit worrying to say the least lol, I don't want another computer going on me.

If it was the heatsink that wasnt attached firmly enough, then the PC would've shut down before it did any damage anyway

 

[jonnytruckfest]

Thankfully all is sorted I've been playing my games for a good 5 hours and no annoying vibrating sound! So it seems like it was the mesh guards at the back where the slots are that were causing the noise. I may end up adding another graphics card yet well if I could get someone from PCS to install another graphics card for me! As thanks to Mr Taxman I'm due £200 back so that could go very nicely towards it Although I'm to get 3 new monitors first (And a desk to put them on! Doh!) I'll be getting pictures of my gaming setup/room when I'm finished with it !

 

[NilSatis]

Haha I have this same case and had this same problem with my pc, if you turn those guards round the other way and screw them on they are fine, it is because they were installed the wrong way around, easily done on this case, meaning they slightly touch the gpu and vibrate. They are best off put back if you can be bothered, even though pretty open they limit a little of the dust and crap that go in there; although the holes are wide they do get clogged up with dust eventually! That case is a great case for airflow, and even better very simple to take apart and clean when needed. Those dust guards are a bit stupid however; the way they are designed means they can be put in both ways but vibrate if put in the wrong way. Glad you found it, i had screwdrivers up to the case listening until i realised it sounded more like the case than a component!

 

[jonnytruckfest]

I don't suppose you could take a picture on how they are screwed in could you as I'm not sure how they're supposed to be screwed in, when I took them out the little arch for where the screw I think goes was like a bridge shape instead of a U shape if you know what I mean? The guards themselves just tend to push in rather easy causing a VERY annoying vibrating noise and it makes you think the computers going in a place you don't want it to go! Lol

 

[NilSatis]

Hello mate, not at home at the moment, might be able to get some pics then; but they are quite easy to put in... as long as they are the right way around, the side coming out of the case i.e. the side you can feel if you run your fingers over em (oo-er) has got a bump on it; whereas if they are put in the other way the bump (hump!) slightly rubs against/touches/caresses the gpu (lol) :sweatdrop: inside the case. If you screw them that way around you have no problem; so my missus says. :stuart: