cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud

bahnawk · 06-29-2009, 02:23 PM

i have a dell pentium 4, i go to turn on my computer and the cpu fan goes nuts help

Erisimer · 06-29-2009, 02:59 PM

If your computer`s fan is going fast and your computer is hot then the fan is trying to cool your pc.

This normally means the computer needs cleaning of dust. If you look into where your fan is located you will see the dust. If you are not competent of delving inside your laptop take it to a reputable computer repair establishment.

bahnawk · 06-29-2009, 03:18 PM

the computer is spotless inside and out, the fan goes crazy rite on power up

**wrench97** · 06-29-2009, 03:27 PM

Brand and Model ?

Erisimer · 06-29-2009, 03:30 PM

- You can try Speedfan and see if you can reduce the speed.
- make sure your computer case has plenty of ventilation, do not block any of the grills/holes.

Some fans will run fast just as a regular action for turning the system on. Maybe you should contact the manufacturer about the problem with the computer.

BTW, how long has this been happening

bahnawk · 06-29-2009, 03:44 PM

Brand: Dell Model: Optiplex gx280

**wrench97** · 06-29-2009, 04:36 PM

Does it just sound fast or is it a buzzing noise like a failing fan rather then a hi speed fan?
Believe it or not try removing and reseating the ram, the GX280's have had this issue with the Ram and faulty temp sensors,

bahnawk · 06-29-2009, 04:53 PM

it dosent sound like a faulty fan. it sounds like a airplane about to take off...can it b the cpu???

bahnawk · 06-29-2009, 05:04 PM

i think its a faulty temp sensor...where do i begain with tht?

**wrench97** · 06-29-2009, 05:15 PM

The only fix for a temp sensor is a motherboard replacement, did you try reseating the ram?

bahnawk · 06-30-2009, 08:37 AM

yeah, i tryed reseating the ram and still the same......thanks for advise anywayz....

dai · 06-30-2009, 10:47 AM

whats the cpu temp in the bios

bahnawk · 06-30-2009, 11:15 AM

i cant even get the onscreen to come up

dai · 06-30-2009, 11:27 AM

redo the paste on the cpu with some arctic silver

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm

06-29-2009, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
bahnawk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 OS: xp	cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud i have a dell pentium 4, i go to turn on my computer and the cpu fan goes nuts help

06-29-2009, 02:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Erisimer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 OS: vista	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud If your computer`s fan is going fast and your computer is hot then the fan is trying to cool your pc. This normally means the computer needs cleaning of dust. If you look into where your fan is located you will see the dust. If you are not competent of delving inside your laptop take it to a reputable computer repair establishment.

06-29-2009, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
bahnawk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud the computer is spotless inside and out, the fan goes crazy rite on power up

06-29-2009, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,595 OS: Win7	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud Brand and Model ? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

06-29-2009, 03:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Erisimer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4 OS: vista	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud - You can try Speedfan and see if you can reduce the speed. - make sure your computer case has plenty of ventilation, do not block any of the grills/holes. Some fans will run fast just as a regular action for turning the system on. Maybe you should contact the manufacturer about the problem with the computer. BTW, how long has this been happening

06-29-2009, 03:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
bahnawk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud Brand: Dell Model: Optiplex gx280

06-29-2009, 04:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,595 OS: Win7	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud Does it just sound fast or is it a buzzing noise like a failing fan rather then a hi speed fan? Believe it or not try removing and reseating the ram, the GX280's have had this issue with the Ram and faulty temp sensors, __________________ Power Supply and Selection

06-29-2009, 04:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
bahnawk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud it dosent sound like a faulty fan. it sounds like a airplane about to take off...can it b the cpu???

06-29-2009, 05:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
bahnawk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud i think its a faulty temp sensor...where do i begain with tht?

06-29-2009, 05:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,595 OS: Win7	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud The only fix for a temp sensor is a motherboard replacement, did you try reseating the ram? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

06-30-2009, 08:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
bahnawk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud yeah, i tryed reseating the ram and still the same......thanks for advise anywayz....

06-30-2009, 10:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,637 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud whats the cpu temp in the bios __________________

06-30-2009, 11:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
bahnawk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud i cant even get the onscreen to come up

06-30-2009, 11:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,637 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: cpu fan spinning way too fast and loud redo the paste on the cpu with some arctic silver http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm __________________