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Computer noise
Name: Paul Johnson Date: March 17, 2002 at 05:08:55 Pacific
Comment:
My computer is making a humming noise wich is related to 100% processor usage. Sometimes freezes when I'm browsing the net. Can anyone help me to reduce processor usage. It might be something else wrong. Thanks!
Name: superyutz Date: March 17, 2002 at 05:17:28 Pacific
Reply:
Sounds like the power supply is ready to go up, or is inadequate for the system.
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Response Number 2
Name: BRIAN Date: March 17, 2002 at 05:17:57 Pacific
Reply:
I could be your CPU heat sink fan. Sometimes they will change speed depending on CPU temperature. What kind of heat sink fan do you have? Thermaltake Volcano 7’s specifically will do this but other manufacturers will as well.
Get Motherboard Monitor and it will give you readings of CPU fan speed and temp.
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