I think my PC is making rapid clicking noises.

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SuperSoph_WD
Hey there, emtasty123!

I'd follow @USAFRet's advice and determine the source of the noises. You might also want to reseat all the hardware components inside the rig and make sure everything is mounted properly. If the clicking noises are, indeed, coming from the HDD, you should backup your data from the drive immediately somewhere off-site and proceed with its troubleshooting.
Afterwards, use the HDD manufacturer's brand-specific diagnostic tool to determine the health and SMART status. Those clicking noises usually indicate an internal hardware failure on the drive, so I'd definitely consider replacing it. If it's still under warranty, you might be able to send an RMA request and get a replacement from the manufacturer's customer...
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You need to determine exactly what is making that noise.

Open the case, and a rolled up piece of paper held to your ear, pointing at different components, may help to localize it.
 
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SuperSoph_WD

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Hey there, emtasty123!

I'd follow @USAFRet's advice and determine the source of the noises. You might also want to reseat all the hardware components inside the rig and make sure everything is mounted properly. If the clicking noises are, indeed, coming from the HDD, you should backup your data from the drive immediately somewhere off-site and proceed with its troubleshooting.
Afterwards, use the HDD manufacturer's brand-specific diagnostic tool to determine the health and SMART status. Those clicking noises usually indicate an internal hardware failure on the drive, so I'd definitely consider replacing it. If it's still under warranty, you might be able to send an RMA request and get a replacement from the manufacturer's customer support. However, you'd need to contact them first.

Best of luck! Keep us posted! :)
SuperSoph_WD
 
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