2500k Humming

[Ballista]

Hey, I use an Intel 2500k processor, and recently I noticed a slight humming sound. I checked up the inside of my desktop and found that it had something to do with the cpu_fan. Now, I've had this desktop running for only about 3 weeks. Whether there was humming before or not, I am truly not quite sure; I realized it yesterday. It seems to also create a bit of vibration on my case. Also, it only hums when the cpu_fan wire is connected. Is this a problem? If so, know of any solutions? Thanks.

 

[itzdanielp]

It isn't anything to worry about.

It could possibly be a slightly off balance fan, but it won't hurt anything.

However, unplugging the fan cable while your computer is running is a great way to destroy a CPU

 

[GhislainG]

It isn't anything to worry about.

It could possibly be a slightly off balance fan, but it won't hurt anything.

However, unplugging the fan cable while your computer is running is a great way to destroy a CPU

You won't destroy an Intel CPU by stopping the fan. It will shutdown before it gets damaged. I know that by experience.

 

[itzdanielp]

haha, I guess that is true...

 

[Ballista]

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