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Started by Josquius, November 07, 2009, 04:07:33 PM

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Josquius

November 07, 2009, 04:07:33 PM
So...I've seen 3 quad core computers now...and when games are played on all of them they make the most horrible head hurting whining sound.
Is this common or are some quiet?
As I'm not looking forward to getting a new computer if its normal....
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DGuller

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November 07, 2009, 04:57:23 PM
The only intensive game I played is GTA IV, and I didn't notice any whining.

Ed Anger

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November 07, 2009, 06:34:41 PM
My quad is usually quiet.
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Barrister

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November 07, 2009, 08:19:50 PM
My quad-core Mac is whisper quiet.
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Zanza

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November 08, 2009, 03:41:14 AM
If the quad core whines, you are doing something wrong. Now, a bad fan could create that noise. But that's not really related to the processor itself.

grumbler

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November 08, 2009, 12:41:56 PM
Quote from: Zanza on November 08, 2009, 03:41:14 AM
If the quad core whines, you are doing something wrong. Now, a bad fan could create that noise. But that's not really related to the processor itself.
Correct.  Sounds like a bad bearing in the CPU fan (which will speed up to maintain cooling if you undertake intensive operations like process9ing games).  They are cheap and easy to replace, though.  Get the largest-diameter one you can find for your chip.
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Josquius

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November 08, 2009, 02:51:05 PM
hmm, how weird. These were all seperate computers where I heard the same problem...
It bodes well though. I'm really thinking of getting a computer soonish; transport is the only issue.

I do recall when one of them was being made the guy didn't use that stuff from the tube on the processor (coolant fluid is it?), maybe that could be it.
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Monoriu

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November 08, 2009, 10:22:29 PM
I can hear the fan turning up significantly sometimes when I play games.  That's very far from quiet, but seems no where as bad as "horrible head hurting whining sound".  Almost every one of the computers that I purchased in the past 10 years behave like that.  But then, all of them are from the same company (Dell). 

viper37

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November 09, 2009, 12:23:39 PM
Quote from: Tyr on November 08, 2009, 02:51:05 PM
hmm, how weird. These were all seperate computers where I heard the same problem...
It bodes well though. I'm really thinking of getting a computer soonish; transport is the only issue.

I do recall when one of them was being made the guy didn't use that stuff from the tube on the processor (coolant fluid is it?), maybe that could be it.
If there isn't coolant paste, then maybe the fan is speeding higher, or deformed because of the heat?  I don't really know...

Anyway, check out the Zalman fans, check the one for your particular CPU, I got one since... about 2yrs I think, and I love it.  It's quiet...
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Zanza

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November 10, 2009, 04:41:29 PM
If it is really the quad core that is whining I am sure that you won't have that problem for long. :p

Josquius

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November 10, 2009, 05:32:17 PM
Quote from: Zanza on November 10, 2009, 04:41:29 PM
If it is really the quad core that is whining I am sure that you won't have that problem for long. :p
As I've said I've seen the problem on a bunch of computers, one of which the owner has had for a good year at least now. He does mention he has trouble starting it up though...
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derspiess

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November 10, 2009, 06:14:43 PM
Has to be a fan.  Since there are no moving parts on the CPU I can't imagine it whining.
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DontSayBanana

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November 10, 2009, 10:44:05 PM
Quote from: derspiess on November 10, 2009, 06:14:43 PM
Has to be a fan.  Since there are no moving parts on the CPU I can't imagine it whining.

Could be a fan-cover for the CPU and sound like it's coming from that general vicinity. :contract:

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derspiess

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November 11, 2009, 12:19:00 AM
Quote from: DontSayBanana on November 10, 2009, 10:44:05 PM
Quote from: derspiess on November 10, 2009, 06:14:43 PM
Has to be a fan.  Since there are no moving parts on the CPU I can't imagine it whining.

Could be a fan-cover for the CPU and sound like it's coming from that general vicinity. :contract:

:P

Yeah, like I said-- a fan.  :D
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Tamas

#14
November 14, 2009, 10:10:41 AM
My quad-core-ed comp is my most silent to date.
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