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my pc makes a groaning sound on start up,then the sound subsides,do i need to have it checked
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my pc makes a groaning sound on start up,then the sound subsides,do i need to have it checked
my pc makes a groaning sound on start up,then the sound subsides,do i need to have it checked
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RE: my pc makes a groaning sound on start up,then the sound subsides,do i need to have it checked
very difficult to diagnose sounds/noises over the forum, it could be simply the bearings of a fan (CPU, extraction, PSU etc) "groaning" or worse the hard drive failing. Either way, yes I'd get it checked ASAP as a precaution - you do not want a vital component failing later on and the problem being much more serious.
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RE: my pc makes a groaning sound on start up,then the sound subsides,do i need to have it checked
My guess would be the same as James' first thought, a fan bearing that is wearing out.
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RE: my pc makes a groaning sound on start up,then the sound subsides,do i need to have it checked
Beware, worn out hard disks can make the same noise...
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RE: my pc makes a groaning sound on start up,then the sound subsides,do i need to have it checked
I'd gamble on the most likely being a graphics card fan, followed by a PSU fan
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