until finally its just roaring and the computer slows to a crawl and i have to reboot. then its fine for 15 minutes or so, then the same thing again. its warm in the room but not too hot. any idea what might be happening?
2006-09-23 16:04:59 · 8 answers · asked by disguys_dalimit 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
thanks chi, theres nothing running but messenger and the window for the person im talking to.
2006-09-23 16:09:51 · update #1
thanks kaye, but the tops not hot at all.
2006-09-23 16:17:35 · update #2
Check for dust....Open the cover (make sure to touch a metal outside part first to discharge electric) and blow out dust...
How does it run in safe mode?....
You may also want to check for spyware that may be eating resources....Download, Update, and run spybot search and destroy and adaware...Also do an online virus and trojan scan..
To check your temps....Use the EVEREST Free Edition 2.20 ...Excellent tool..
2006-09-23 16:56:22 · answer #1 · answered by a_cup_vt2003 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give your tower some breathing room! As in space to allow cool air in/around it, direct a fan at it if needed.
If you are comfortable with working on it you should go buy you a "turbo fan" and replace the one you have which might be trying to go out. Otherwise you might burn up your system. Computers cannot take high heat....feel the top ...if it's hot shut that puppy down and get a new fan!
2006-09-23 23:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by mommakaye 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi my friend had the same problem there computer needed new fans then dusted the inside with a air hose instead of spending 10 dollars for a can of air go to the gas station and pay 50 cents and maybe you should keep the cover off it will work fine without one and delete programs you don't use also i hope this helps feel free to email me for more help josh
2006-09-24 01:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by josh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it's getting louder, you can go to the Task manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) and choose "Processes" page. You'll the process that comsumes the most CPU resource. Then you may have an idea to tackle the problem
2006-09-23 23:08:25 · answer #4 · answered by Chibiricky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU DID NOT SAY WHICH FAN WAS GETTING LOUDER. IF IT IS THE FAN IN THE POWER SUPPLY, IT INDICATES THAT THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT. REPLACE THE FAN OR THE ENTIRE POWER SUPPLY. IF THE FAN THAT IS MAKING NOISE IS THE CPU FAN, REPLACE THIS ONE. YOUR PC CRAWLS BECAUSE IT IS OVERHEATING AND WHEN THE SYSTEMS OVERHEATS, IT EITHER FREEZES OR TOTALLY SHUTS DOWN.
2006-09-23 23:12:32 · answer #5 · answered by jose_12650 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duck and cover. SHE'S GONNA BLOW !
Seriously, run a systems diagnostic while working offline to isolate the problem.
2006-09-23 23:14:21 · answer #6 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a program is running you don't know about .
2006-09-23 23:13:16 · answer #7 · answered by cuppycake♀ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just turn it off.....and be naked you will be cooler lol kidding ....
2006-09-23 23:08:06 · answer #8 · answered by katie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋