Despite technological advances, there is still no completely silent computer, but we have managed to reduce the noise emitted by computers so that it is practically imperceptible.
If everything starts to get out of control and your PC starts to be much noisier than it used to , depending on the type of noise your computer is making, we can identify and diagnose where the problem might be. Of course, this is not a foolproof method, but it is interesting enough to try.
Some noises your PC makes will be normal , others a sign of deeper problems. Even if your computer seems to be working fine, the sudden appearance of strange noises could mean a glitch is just around the corner. Taking early action ensures problems don’t escalate, costs stay low, and your files stay as they should. Diagnose your PC through its sounds.
Clicking sounds
This could be normal if it sounds like a soft click as mechanical hard drives work like a record player with a needle and platter, so you may just hear it spinning and moving the needle.
When it starts to sound like a loud click, it’s usually the needle hitting the platter too hard or bouncing . If your hard drive has started making alarming noises, you should try to make a backup as soon as possible. Just like a turntable, scratches are bound to ruin your data and if they are ignored long enough, not only does it skip and you have trouble reading the drive, but the whole thing can become unusable.
Turbine-like sound
Most computers and laptops have fans to keep them cool . Fans have to spin to move air and the faster they spin, the louder they make. It starts to worry us when the turbine-like noise gets out of control and it’s not just while playing a game with high requirements or editing a video or any action that is very demanding on resources.
Constant turbine-like noise indicates that your computer is struggling to cool down , perhaps because the fan vents are clogged with dust, your PC is in a poorly ventilated space, or the fan is worn out. Every fan has elements inside that wear out over time, creating extra noise while doing the best it can.
Unusual beeps
The beeping sounds of your computer when it turns on actually have multiple meanings. The single beep you normally hear indicates that a self-test has been run and everything is OK. When your computer isn’t working as it should, you may hear more beeps than usual. This is because each combination of beeps is a code for the technicians, letting them know what went wrong.
Certain combinations of beeps mean that the memory is loose or bad, others that the video adapter has a problem, and so on.
Sounds through the speakers
If you get closer and detect that sound is being emitted, but it is not coming from the PC, but from the speakers and it should not because you are not reproducing any audio, it is not normal. The most common solution is that the audio cable is not properly connected to the PC, even if it is a difference of a millimeter.
There may be an interfering device nearby, such as a telephone. Precisely speaking of the phone, try to connect the speakers to check if the problem comes from the side of the PC or from the speakers themselves, that there is a fault in the cable that causes that noise that comes from the speakers.