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Heatsink Fan buzz/noise
Name: because88 Date: March 31, 2007 at 23:07:59 Pacific OS: windows xp home CPU/Ram: 512 Product: windows
Comment:
Hello reader,
The fan on the heatsink was making a very loud buzzing sound. On taking the fan off the noise stopped.
I've ordered a replacement fan but presumably it's the way it's connected to the heatsink that creates the noise.
If anyone has any input/experience it would be greatly appreciated.
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