Cranked the old celeron 2.6GHz up............

jonny_uk · 09-23-2006, 07:36 AM

yesterday so i could just download all the windows security updates and my firewall/antivirus etc.

Anyway it has been stood on its back for about 2months and when i first turned it on it was like a very high pitched squeaky sound but it seemed to calm down after about 10mins. Anyone got an explanation?

It may be that the sound has always been present and ive just got used to my super silent Athlon x2 4200 rig, so then when i turned the old one back on for the first time i was abit shocked? i dont know, but im pretty sure the sound went away after 10mins

Pepsiboy700 · 09-23-2006, 11:25 AM

The fan probably collected dust.

jonny_uk · 09-23-2006, 11:33 AM

Yeah that was my first thought

Pepsiboy700 · 09-23-2006, 12:11 PM

I would be careful though, after my friend lost his 9800pro from dust clogging the fan.

jonny_uk · 09-23-2006, 02:12 PM

No way!

Ill have to cover it up this time i think or at least cover any holes where dust could get in

Pepsiboy700 · 09-25-2006, 12:44 AM

Dont worry, his home is like **** for computers. Plus he's stupid but thats besides the point. Use filters or you will get stuff accumlating in the case but remember to clean the filters.

CrazeD · 09-25-2006, 10:23 AM

You don't have to use filters. Just clean your case out every 2 months or so with compressed air.

If you live in a more dusty environment, or smoke, or are a dust-free freak, then clean it sooner.

jonny_uk · 09-25-2006, 10:31 AM

I didnt think i had to clean it regular when im not even using it? its only a back up pc

Pepsiboy700 · 09-25-2006, 02:37 PM

Well dust settles....

09-23-2006, 07:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
jonny_uk Master Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: uk Posts: 2,356	Cranked the old celeron 2.6GHz up............ yesterday so i could just download all the windows security updates and my firewall/antivirus etc. Anyway it has been stood on its back for about 2months and when i first turned it on it was like a very high pitched squeaky sound but it seemed to calm down after about 10mins. Anyone got an explanation? It may be that the sound has always been present and ive just got used to my super silent Athlon x2 4200 rig, so then when i turned the old one back on for the first time i was abit shocked? i dont know, but im pretty sure the sound went away after 10mins

09-23-2006, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pepsiboy700 Master Techie Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Babylon, New York Posts: 2,013	The fan probably collected dust. __________________ AMD 3200+ 1GB DDR200 X850XT It's crap, don't need to tell me that. BETH WAS HERE! [Brett's girlfriend.]

09-23-2006, 12:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pepsiboy700 Master Techie Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Babylon, New York Posts: 2,013	I would be careful though, after my friend lost his 9800pro from dust clogging the fan. __________________ AMD 3200+ 1GB DDR200 X850XT It's crap, don't need to tell me that. BETH WAS HERE! [Brett's girlfriend.]

09-25-2006, 12:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pepsiboy700 Master Techie Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Babylon, New York Posts: 2,013	Dont worry, his home is like **** for computers. Plus he's stupid but thats besides the point. Use filters or you will get stuff accumlating in the case but remember to clean the filters. __________________ AMD 3200+ 1GB DDR200 X850XT It's crap, don't need to tell me that. BETH WAS HERE! [Brett's girlfriend.]

09-25-2006, 10:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
CrazeD Wizard Techie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 3,159	You don't have to use filters. Just clean your case out every 2 months or so with compressed air. If you live in a more dusty environment, or smoke, or are a dust-free freak, then clean it sooner. __________________ Need website help? PM me!

09-23-2006, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
jonny_uk Master Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: uk Posts: 2,356	Yeah that was my first thought

09-23-2006, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
jonny_uk Master Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: uk Posts: 2,356	No way! Ill have to cover it up this time i think or at least cover any holes where dust could get in

09-25-2006, 10:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
jonny_uk Master Techie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: uk Posts: 2,356	I didnt think i had to clean it regular when im not even using it? its only a back up pc

09-25-2006, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Pepsiboy700 Master Techie Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Babylon, New York Posts: 2,013	Well dust settles.... __________________ AMD 3200+ 1GB DDR200 X850XT It's crap, don't need to tell me that. BETH WAS HERE! [Brett's girlfriend.]

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