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N3CRO |
posted on 29th Jul 08 at 11:54 |
quote: :lol: | |
deano87 |
posted on 29th Jul 08 at 11:43 |
:lol: yeah, it was a fair amount of pressure. | |
dannymccann |
posted on 29th Jul 08 at 11:20 |
If I was closer Deano I would do it for you, honestly its like a 5 minute job, then again I know what im doing, same as someone on here telling me how to take an engine apart ;) | |
N3CRO |
posted on 29th Jul 08 at 11:01 |
Yeah, thats a good idea Danny. Had to do that myself with a PC I brought from PC World many years ago. | |
deano87 |
posted on 29th Jul 08 at 09:50 |
Easier said than done with me. | |
dannymccann |
posted on 29th Jul 08 at 08:21 |
Piece of piss :thumbs: In fact taking it off might resolve your problem, as the thermal paste Dell use may be a cheaper alternative to some thick shit like Arctic cooling paste. If you decide to take it off (normally not even any screws, just a couple of clips either side) clean the bottom of the heat sink by wiping off the paste, same on the processor then apply some more paste 2 or 3mm thick to the bottom of the heatsink and resit, might solve the issue | |
deano87 |
posted on 29th Jul 08 at 08:07 |
I would replace the fan no problem, but don't like the idea of the heat sink 'cause then you're dealing directly with the processor etc. | |
dannymccann |
posted on 29th Jul 08 at 07:54 |
If you are really worried just replace the heatsink and fan combo, as long as its out of warranty, can get some very good solutions for not very much these days. As everyone is saying though, its best for the fan to be running round like its on fire than not going round at all, thats when you have problems | |
Doug |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 23:18 |
Yeah my new home build has been audible these last few days due to the heat. | |
deano87 |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 22:04 |
Tried this also, but it's a pretty small office. Good to know it's still doing its job properly etc :) | |
Ian |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 21:43 |
The ones in work do this, nothing to worry about. The biggest problem with the thermostatic stuff like this is when the fan doesn't come on. We've had them fail when they're dusty. They just overhead and shutdown. Nothing a clean doesn't sort out. | |
John |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 20:39 |
How old is it and is it loud from as soon as you turn it on? | |
Ben G |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 20:37 |
mines a dell and the fan is loud as hell, so much so i'm getting a laptop. my dad's laptop never sounds like this and it does my head in! | |
John |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 20:35 |
If it doesn't start off fast there's about 99% chance it's working fine. | |
deano87 |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 20:33 |
:thumbs: | |
John |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 20:26 |
Yes, it could spin away all its life at full speed if it had to. | |
deano87 |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 20:25 |
Is it still ok for prolonged use spinning away? | |
John |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 20:21 |
It wouldn't be better or Dell, who build pc's wouldn't do it that way. | |
deano87 |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 20:16 |
The ECU also doesn't strictly have a fan :| it has a heat sink, with like this plastic curved thing over it and a fan drawing the heat out. Obviously does the job otherwise Dell wouldn't be able to sell them but can't help think and fan right on the heat sink (like mine at most peoples) would be better. | |
Cosmo |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 19:51 |
More than likely doing its job as the extra natural heat is pushing up the cpu temp - hence kicking the fans into full gear. | |
deano87 |
posted on 28th Jul 08 at 19:48 |
:wave: |