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Hintswen
post May 31 2010, 06:04 PM
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My computer has been making a high pitched sound at what seems to be random times. It's a long sound and can sometimes last for hours. It hasn't happened any time I have been in a position to take off the side of my care and try and hear what it is coming from though.

It would most likely be the power supply right?
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priorax
post May 31 2010, 06:25 PM
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I had this issue
Take your powersupply out

On the fan there should be 4 screws
Tighten them, put it back in, see if it still makes the noise
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post May 31 2010, 09:32 PM
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Could be from the power supply, video card, or around the cpu area.

Does it happen in games etc, or even when your idling?

Also what brand is your psu? (Please don't say shaw sad.gif)
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post May 31 2010, 10:19 PM
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post May 31 2010, 11:16 PM
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QUOTE (oohms @ May 31 2010, 09:32 PM) *
Could be from the power supply, video card, or around the cpu area.

Does it happen in games etc, or even when your idling?

Also what brand is your psu? (Please don't say shaw sad.gif)


happens at random times (in games, and idle. even started in the middle of the night once) and my PSU is in fact shaw which is why I've been suspecting that to be the problem. it was supposed to be a temporary PSU until I find the time to go buy a better one.
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post Jun 1 2010, 07:33 PM
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It's called shopping online and takes all of 5 minutes...
Could be a cap in the PS on the way out
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post Jun 1 2010, 08:27 PM
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What are your system specs.

If your shaw "PSU" is being overloaded it could cause a squeel like you are describing.



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post Jun 2 2010, 08:12 PM
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lol that may explain the noise back when i was in highschool
dam old computers
and there high pitched noises


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post Jun 2 2010, 10:56 PM
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Intel Core2 Quad Q9650
6GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250

Also have a old Leadtek DTV1000T in there.

No idea exactly what the "PSU" is.

It actually hasn't happened for quite awhile.
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post Jun 2 2010, 11:10 PM
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PSU = Power supply
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post Jun 2 2010, 11:40 PM
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QUOTE (priorax @ Jun 2 2010, 11:10 PM) *
PSU = Power supply


I mean I don't know any details about the PSU I have other than it being Shaw >.<
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post Jun 3 2010, 09:28 AM
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QUOTE (Hintswen @ Jun 2 2010, 10:56 PM) *
Intel Core2 Quad Q9650
6GB RAM
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250

Also have a old Leadtek DTV1000T in there.

No idea exactly what the "PSU" is.

It actually hasn't happened for quite awhile.


WAAAAAAAAAAY overpowered for any shaw, even a 1500w.
The problem with shaw or any generic power supply is their advertised wattage is nowhere near their actual capacity.
I have read somewhere that someone tested a 1500w shaw psu with a PSU tester, and it crapped out at about 280w.

This would be the source of your issues, overworked power supplies tend to squeel.
I am amazed the machine is even functioning smile.gif

I recommend forking out about $90-100 on your new Power supply.


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post Jun 3 2010, 09:40 AM
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Do yourself a favour and get a new power supply regardless of the issue. With any luck, that SHAW PSU will end up taking out the rest of your system when it dies soon. I'd get at least a 500w PSU for your system from a reputable brand like Corsair, Seasonic, Antec - there are many other good brands but these are just a few I generally use.
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post Jun 3 2010, 10:19 AM
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I might need to get a better power supply for my desktop if i recall it only s 400
serious question upgrading your power supply does it really do anything to the comp itself besides increase the watteg


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post Jun 3 2010, 10:36 AM
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Pretty sure it doesn't... and make sure you get a quality PSU, don't cheap out (again)
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post Jun 3 2010, 10:41 AM
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QUOTE (TechL @ Jun 3 2010, 10:36 AM) *
Pretty sure it doesn't... and make sure you get a quality PSU, don't cheap out (again)

i don't cheap out might need a new case more the tower


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post Jun 3 2010, 12:26 PM
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QUOTE (GIARUS @ Jun 3 2010, 10:19 AM) *
serious question upgrading your power supply does it really do anything to the comp itself besides increase the watteg


Yes, in fact, it does!

Firstly, it provides "cleaner" power to your components. It's debatable whether this actually helps anything, but if you're getting close to the maximum load of the PSU, having clean power certainly helps keep your PC stable.


If there's ever a power brownout/fluctuation in your house, a decent and not overloaded PSU will generally be fine for anywhere up to a second, depending on how severe the power disruptance. The capacitors and transformers store quite a bit of power. If it can't keep up, it'll switch off.
A shit PSU will pass on the savings to the components in your, so to speak. If it can't keep up, it'll keep going. And break things. The filtering isn't as good, and if the PSU breaks, it is a lot more likely to break more as well.
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And better PSUs have a better efficiency, which means less heat and less power drawn from the wall to provide the same amount of power to the stuff inside the case.


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post Jun 3 2010, 02:28 PM
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I'm thinking about getting a silent/quiet PSU but I need tome to go get one. I don't like getting stuff delivered.
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post Jun 3 2010, 03:09 PM
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post Jun 3 2010, 03:15 PM
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QUOTE (SirSquidness @ Jun 3 2010, 12:26 PM) *
QUOTE (GIARUS @ Jun 3 2010, 10:19 AM) *
serious question upgrading your power supply does it really do anything to the comp itself besides increase the watteg


Yes, in fact, it does!

Firstly, it provides "cleaner" power to your components. It's debatable whether this actually helps anything, but if you're getting close to the maximum load of the PSU, having clean power certainly helps keep your PC stable.


If there's ever a power brownout/fluctuation in your house, a decent and not overloaded PSU will generally be fine for anywhere up to a second, depending on how severe the power disruptance. The capacitors and transformers store quite a bit of power. If it can't keep up, it'll switch off.
A shit PSU will pass on the savings to the components in your, so to speak. If it can't keep up, it'll keep going. And break things. The filtering isn't as good, and if the PSU breaks, it is a lot more likely to break more as well.
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And better PSUs have a better efficiency, which means less heat and less power drawn from the wall to provide the same amount of power to the stuff inside the case.

Thank u squid what do u recommand


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