fan or virus?
Started by
kazzman
, Apr 05 2009 02:37 AM
#1
Posted 05 April 2009 - 02:37 AM
#2
Posted 05 April 2009 - 05:07 AM
Hello welcome to GeeksToGo, We will be happy to help you.
I will need some more information
Make and Model
Operating System
Age of the computer
Memory Total
Hard Drive Size, How much free space
If it is custom then I will need the following
The CPU brand and model
The Motherboard brand and model
Ram amount and speed
Cd\Dvd rom interface IDE/ SATA
Hard Drive size and free space
Any cards in PCI slots
Any software installed\updated and driver updates done just before problem started
All this will help in determining a course of action to best correct the problem you are experiencing.
I will need some more information
Make and Model
Operating System
Age of the computer
Memory Total
Hard Drive Size, How much free space
If it is custom then I will need the following
The CPU brand and model
The Motherboard brand and model
Ram amount and speed
Cd\Dvd rom interface IDE/ SATA
Hard Drive size and free space
Any cards in PCI slots
Any software installed\updated and driver updates done just before problem started
All this will help in determining a course of action to best correct the problem you are experiencing.
#3
Posted 05 April 2009 - 01:03 PM
windows vista, 2007
service pack 1
gateway GT5670
processor: amd phenom 8400 triple core, 2.10ghz
memory - 3 gigs
32 bit
My C drive has 1 gig free out of 287 gigs, but even when i clear my backup files and have 40 gigs free the fan still rages on.
service pack 1
gateway GT5670
processor: amd phenom 8400 triple core, 2.10ghz
memory - 3 gigs
32 bit
My C drive has 1 gig free out of 287 gigs, but even when i clear my backup files and have 40 gigs free the fan still rages on.
#4
Posted 05 April 2009 - 01:08 PM
do you know which fan is turning?
What video do you have, is it onboard or a addon card?
What video do you have, is it onboard or a addon card?
#5
Posted 05 April 2009 - 01:50 PM
no, i'm not even sure it's the fan, i just know the engine is roaring at a high rev constantly. It will get quiet for a few seconds (once every ten minutes) then race up again
#6
Posted 05 April 2009 - 01:53 PM
That sounds more like a power supply fan. It could be video card if that is a addon card and its a higher end one. They have fans on them also and they do get warmer by nature.
OK just found the specs on your system. The video is onboard.
Go Here to see the specs
How old is the system?
OK just found the specs on your system. The video is onboard.
Go Here to see the specs
How old is the system?
Edited by rshaffer61, 05 April 2009 - 01:57 PM.
#7
Posted 05 April 2009 - 02:57 PM
I bought it new about a year and a half ago. I did have an NVidea video card installed for gaming.
#8
Posted 05 April 2009 - 02:59 PM
ok so that was installed after you bought the system then if I understand you correctly.
The onboard video was nvidia also
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
The onboard video was nvidia also
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
#9
Posted 05 April 2009 - 03:03 PM
Also I should know if the system is still under warranty or not.
If so this will limit my ability to investigate the problem deeper.
If so this will limit my ability to investigate the problem deeper.
#10
Posted 05 April 2009 - 03:22 PM
no i didn't get the extended warrenty, it's a good computer, just that [bleep] tower sounds like bomber plane. What should I do?
#11
Posted 05 April 2009 - 03:32 PM
oK that being taken care of.
Looking at the front of the computer. The left side panel can be unscrewed from the back of the system.
Let's get it open and see what is making all the noise. You can shut the system down if you don't feel comfortable with it running.
Once you have it open then restart the system and see if all the fans are turning.
There should be
One on the power supply
One on the cpu
and one on the front of the inside
There may be a extra one on the back inside also right above or below the power supply depending on where the power supply is located in your system.
Also if the video is a addon card there may be a fan on it.
One of these is going to be the problem if it is indeed a fan.
Post back with what you find.
If you have a digital camera you can take pictures of the inside and attach them to your next post. If they are to big then go Here and open a account. Upload your pictures there and post the link to them in your next post.
Looking at the front of the computer. The left side panel can be unscrewed from the back of the system.
Let's get it open and see what is making all the noise. You can shut the system down if you don't feel comfortable with it running.
Once you have it open then restart the system and see if all the fans are turning.
There should be
One on the power supply
One on the cpu
and one on the front of the inside
There may be a extra one on the back inside also right above or below the power supply depending on where the power supply is located in your system.
Also if the video is a addon card there may be a fan on it.
One of these is going to be the problem if it is indeed a fan.
Post back with what you find.
If you have a digital camera you can take pictures of the inside and attach them to your next post. If they are to big then go Here and open a account. Upload your pictures there and post the link to them in your next post.
Edited by rshaffer61, 05 April 2009 - 03:34 PM.
#12
Posted 05 April 2009 - 04:12 PM
I only see two fans. One on the very back, and then the one making the noise is the big fan that's on the big green circuit board thing.... sorry i'm computer ignorant
#13
Posted 05 April 2009 - 04:14 PM
If what you are describing is true then you are hearing the cpu fan. That is the fan that keeps the processor cool.
Is it turning like a normal fan or is it wobbling or slowing down and\or stopping?
Is it turning like a normal fan or is it wobbling or slowing down and\or stopping?
#14
Posted 05 April 2009 - 04:23 PM
it doesnt slow at all, just constant high speed noise, about every ten or fifteen minutes is will drop to normal speed for about five seconds and then start racing again. No wobbling though.
Edited by kazzman, 05 April 2009 - 04:25 PM.
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