Both new and old computers can experience what’s called “coil whine,” a high-pitched noise that comes from the computer. It’s easy to conclude that the noise is a sign of major computer failure or ...

When it comes to an uncommon noise inside your computer, you want to fix it sooner, not later. A clicking sound is almost always a sign of malfunction. Most clicking parts can be easily replaced – ...

The computer fans in your desktop PC or laptop are there to keep things cool and running smoothly. However, if you can barely hear yourself think over the cacophony of fan noise emanating from your ...

A broken fan can cause your computer to overheat and damage internal components like the CPU, video card, hard drive and motherboard. Computer fans usually adjust their speed depending on the heat ...

1] Does the PSU fan spin on startup? Some users reported that their Power Supply Unit fan spins on startup but stops after some time. Others reported that the PSU fan does not spin even on startup.

My laptop fan is super loud, and I can't seem to get it to quiet down. It's all BRRRRRRRRRR the whole day, and I'm like FUUUUUUUUUUUU and slap it BAAAAAM and it won't quit making noise. Help! First ...

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If you’ve got a powerful desktop, it probably sounds like a jet engine. You could opt for watercooling, but if you stick with fans you’re out of luck. They’re just loud. Until you bolt on some active ...

If you can barely hear yourself think over the cacophony of fan noise emanating from your computer, it's probably time to diagnose why your PC sounds like a wind tunnel. It could be a major issue, a ...