Hi, I have a Dell Pentium 4 XP. It is almost 4 years old. Recently, the fan has been running at full blast whenever I have the computer on (it literally sounds like a vacuum). I've learned to deal with that, though. Just saying it might be a part of the problem.
The real problem occurs when I start the computer up. A couple of days ago, I thought the computer was shot. I pressed the power button and the monitor started displaying lots of colors, stripes, colors changing, flashing, etc. Finally after turning it on and off several times, I actually get the computer start up, and I am using it right now to type this.
I figure the fan is working fine, it's like overworking to keep the CPU from overheating. Am I frying my CPU alive? What's wrong? It's so loud I can barely hear myself talk. I use my computer for email, youtube, forums, dvd's, pictures, and music syncing. No gaming. Help please. =(
2007-11-19 05:51:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I've cleaned my computer already. It is 101% dust free, so it couldn't possibly be the problem. I've got a new fan on the way anyhow. I doubt it is the problem. Maybe my CPU is on the verge of frying.
A new computer was in the planning before this one started acting up. I would prefer not to finish this one off quite yet. Thanks guys.
2007-11-19 06:14:11 · update #1
Hi. The simplest check is to open the case and clean the heatsink and fans. Sounds like an overheating problem. If you case fans have a filter, remove them and wash them. A clogged filter will cause a partial vacuum in which the fan will spin faster but not move enough air. Good luck!
2007-11-19 05:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the fans and other systems are clogged with dust.. try buying one of those computer dust cleaners and spraying the fans... thats a sign it is not cooling the stuff correclty
2007-11-19 05:56:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋