What's wrong with my computer?

[Linken91]

Hello there ownedcore people. I'm looking for some help regarding my almost brand new computer which I'm having some problems with. It seems to be idling at extremely high temperatures, but I'll deal with that another time..

So, here's my problem: I was playing game and suddenly I heard a high-pitched grinding noise coming from inside my computer.
Naturally, I flipped it over and opened it up to see what was wrong, but I can't seem to find a single thing that's wrong with it.. and yet, the sound persists. it's an almost brand new "Фирма 1С", so it should be of very high quality.
I was wondering if one of you could take a look at this and give me advice on what I need to do to make it go away!

Here's a picture of my rig:



I'll appreciate all the feedback I can get!
Thanks in advance!!

[Freefall552]

Holy mother of god! Is that what russian computers look like? Did you actually buy that computer from a company? Why is there a harddrive laying on top of the mountain of cables? Perhaps there's a fan burried under it.

I don't think it's safe to look for errors when it's running by the way.

[Zoidberg]

Without being an expert or actually knowing what's wrong with your computer, I'm guessing its your CPU.

[JD]

Just download more ram...










Okay, that was just trolling. I'm gonna say it's either your fan(s) or your HDD.

[Freefall552]

It's obviously something that's pushing against one of your fans. If that's the standard company made computer in Russia, I would be freaking Bill Gates if I moved there. Just saying.

[Linken91]

What would you suggest I'd do about it then? I've not dared to touch it since I got it.

[JD]

Keep it open, turn it on, check what's ****ing up

[Freefall552]

Keep it open, turn it on, check what's ****ing up

By the looks of it, it's already on. I guess getting shocked is just a normal day in russia.

[Narudan]

What would you suggest I'd do about it then? I've not dared to touch it since I got it.

Put the HDD where it belongs ;_;

[Linken91]

By the looks of it, it's already on. I guess getting shocked is just a normal day in russia.

Of course it's on. Otherwise I can't hear where the sound comes from. :/

[JD]

If you can hear where the sound is coming from, why don't you know what's broken yet?

[Freefall552]

Of course it's on. Otherwise I can't hear where the sound comes from. :/

Check so there's no cable pushing against any fan.

[Linken91]

Put the HDD where it belongs ;_;

They've drawn most of the cables through the place where the HDD usually sits, so they put it there instead. Apparently to help with cooling.

---------- Post added at 05:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:11 PM ----------

I think I've found part of the problem. Turns out the the power supply and cpu cooler were loose, causing some vibration. But there's still some unidentifiable sound.. sounds like grinding metal..

[sitnspinlock]

make sure you mount that hard drive on something

also odds are its a wire rubbing up against a fan blade.. just keep the case open and turn it on to see whats up.

[Pkchu]

Alright im going to give some advice Find a spot to mount the HD a hd is always moving having it set at a angle like that may burn or cause the hd to burn out. (Learn this the hardway)<-- it will start sounding like you have a tank battle inside u pc case lol
Second to me it looks like that grapics card has a fan on it Check that. it can cause the sound you hear.
(if you can put ur mic and make a recording)
i can answer this a little better but a fan ball baerings can go out and make a jet / Scrating sound my Grapics card did it. 1st month having it.


_PKChU