We have a Dell desktop computer that sits on a desk with the monitor in front of it (flat screen of course). When we play games that take a lot of memory... WoW, Harry Potter games, etc. the fan gets really loud. We've removed the panel on one side of the CPU and that seems to help. But in the winter time when we have the heat on, we have to turn our ceiling fan to cool off the computer! Doesn't that seem weird?
2006-12-28 09:39:02 · 11 answers · asked by geniphurb 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
get a better case fan. MAKE SURE IT WILL WORK IN YOUR PC FIRST!
2006-12-28 09:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by readyman2627 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Doesn't that seem weird?"
Not at all. Games demand a lot of resources therefore all chips inside ans specially the CPU generate an extra heat. That's not a problem unless the PC hangs frequently or shutdown unexpectedly. Of course the noise can be disturbing but you have to live with it or upgrade. Not all Dell computers are game-oriented machines. In fact most of them aren't.
I'm a Dell support tech for the EMEA region so please fell free to mail me info regarding your Dell's model and what games/software you're running or plan to run and I'll try to give you a more detailed answer.
Most of the above answers aren't considering you have a DELL PC so...
1. There's no such thing as an AMD-based Dell PC (yet);
2. Dell's is the #1 PC manufacturer of the world so I guess there's lots of people buying "crap". In my opinion they're as much crap as any other brand...
3. Dell PCs have proprietary design in almost all of the internal or case components so there's no way you can buy a different heatsink and make it fit into a Dell's (Foxconn) motherboard; the same goes for additional fans and almost anything you can think of.
2006-12-28 09:50:47 · answer #2 · answered by Alban C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its because Dells are pieces of crap. You are going to want to take off your cpu heatsink and make sure that there isnt a mat of dust bunnies in it.
If that doesnt help, you need to get another case fan, which may end up being your only case fan because dells sometimes do not even include them. They only cost about $5-10 for a good quiet one. Look for 25db or lower and at least 35cfpm.
In order to get the right size, take a metric ruler and measure the size of the fan inlet on the back of the computer, its going to be from 60-80mm, maybe 90mm
2006-12-28 09:45:10 · answer #3 · answered by Doggzilla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might explore obtaining a more effective cooling solution for your computer.
You can post on the forums at http://www.ocforums.com, and also look around there for good deals on beefier cooling fans that would cool your CPU and system more efficiently.
Basically it sounds like you might want to:
1. Get a bigger CPU fan (the fan and heatsink which directly attach to the surface of your computer's CPU chip)
2. Get additional cooling fans for the case, so that more air is moved through the case
2006-12-28 09:43:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put in an extra fan, there is usually a place to mount one. Also blow out the fins of the cooling grid on the processor. Then put the side cover back on as this help to move the air past the processor instead of pulling it from the side.
2006-12-28 09:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by Roadman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My old computer used to have that same problem and we had the side of it off too.The only way to really fix it is getting a different cooling system put in.I just got a new computer,and it might also be overheating already,so that might be what we're going to have to do too.I have heard that the new liquid cooling ones are very good for that so you might want to look into one.
2006-12-28 09:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by rebel_gurl002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is ur PC running on AMD processors?
i have had some overheating problems with my old AMD-based PCs way back 5 years ago. this will ultimately destroy the motherboards by destroying the capacitors around the processor. i had 10 PCs dying this way.
anyway, add a couple of auxilliary fans to the casing, or buy a more expensive aftermarket CPU fan that fits ur processor.
2006-12-28 09:49:03 · answer #7 · answered by IslandTech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you install extra stuff in your computer? It is possible your one fan isn't enough if you have put in extra hard-drives or things like this.
It could also be that your fan isn't working properly or pointed at the right thing. Some people have their fans lose and hanging inside the computer and it doesn't actual point at the items that need cooling.
Those are my first ideas.
2006-12-28 09:43:40 · answer #8 · answered by Romie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd bet money that you have an AMD processor!!! AMD processors have the tendency to run hot. You can buy an additional CPU fan for your case, or a small fan always pointing on your CPU will help too.
2006-12-28 09:43:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try cleaning the inside of your computer! Check out the fan blades. Make sure all fans are functioning!
2006-12-28 09:45:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem, I have a Dell 4700 .I´d call tech support.
Good Luck, and Happy Holidays!
2006-12-28 09:52:09 · answer #11 · answered by Princess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋