Windows XP Freezes and Fan Speed goes Up and Down

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by tankard, Nov 6, 2010.

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    Help guys!!

    One of my PCs is going bonkers. It freezes several times per day and so badly that I cannot even restart it without unplugging. Immediately before freezing its fan speed drops - I can clearly hear it. Besides it overheats.

    Admin logs don't show any problems.

    The fan is totally weird - it responds to almost any operation. For example, I select text in Word and make it bold and the fan will increase speed for half a second and then go back to normal. The same when I start or quit Skype.

    I have no chance of running a full virus scan because it takes approx 4 hours and I can barely get two hours between freezes. I've done a virus scan in essential objects and haven't found anything.

    Any suggestions or tips will be appreciated and the best ones repped :cool: :rolleyes:
     
    tankard, Nov 6, 2010 IP
  2. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Sounds like your fan is dying, or your BIOS/software fan speed control is going crazy.
    Can you disable fan throttling in your BIOS?
    Or maybe try plugging your fan into a different header on your motherboard.
     
    Kerosene, Nov 7, 2010 IP
  3. Subardi

    Subardi Peon

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    Please check temperatur processor from bios, check capasitor mainboard bubble or not then download cure it iso, and boot computer from cd/dvd
     
    Subardi, Nov 8, 2010 IP
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    Your need to clear your processor fan, then check the capacitors on the motherboard, check the battery and also don't forget to clear your CPU from inside. These steps might solve your problem.
     
    tango007, Nov 8, 2010 IP
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    mcfox Wind Maker

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    When was the last time you cleaned your PC? It's remarkable how much dust can collect.
     
    mcfox, Nov 8, 2010 IP