Help, me, PLEASE! Processor fan clicking sound

Mr Arky · 6 Dec 2012 at 13:38

Just randomly, the fan covering the processor started making this fast rapid clicking sound, like its the fan is clipping something, it is definitely that.

What do I do? is it faulty? Bought the computer only few weeks ago, a gaming build we built ourself.
it just started happening now. Any advice? please. its sooo annoying.

Things to help out:

Processor:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-404-IN

Motherboard:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-391-GI

OliverDavis · 6 Dec 2012 at 13:41

Sounds faulty, better to return now rather then later!

dunn2010 · 6 Dec 2012 at 13:41

it is definitely that.

have you cracked it open to see if the wire has come slightly loose off tidy's on the side and is catching?

Mr Arky · 6 Dec 2012 at 13:42

OliverDavis said:
Sounds faulty, better to return now rather then later!

What, so the processor is faulty? since the fan thing that covers it is whats causing it.

Mr Arky · 6 Dec 2012 at 13:42

dunn2010 said:
have you cracked it open to see if the wire has come slightly loose off tidy's on the side and is catching?

Will be doing that soon, just wanted to post to see what I am up against :S

dunn2010 · 6 Dec 2012 at 13:43

i'd bet money on its just the wire catching it.

Mr Arky · 6 Dec 2012 at 13:44

dunn2010 said:
i'd bet money on its just the wire catching it.

Ye, I can see through the case, there a black,yellow,green and blue wires together that are very close the the fan, I will take a look asap.

Mr Arky · 6 Dec 2012 at 13:45

Its not always the same tone either, sometimes it goes quite, where i can hardly hear it, but other times its very noticeable.
Very annoying since Im pretty fussy to begin with lols.

dunn2010 · 6 Dec 2012 at 13:47

the fan hitting it probably will cause it to move away slightly then it will fall back. it will make a horrendously loud annoying noise.

if your sitting at your pc now turn it off and crack it open. takes 2 minutes. my cooling fan cut my finger open when i caught my finger on it. i know stock arnt as powerful but it wont be doing your wire any favours leaving it getting hammered.

Mr Arky · 6 Dec 2012 at 14:47

Thanks for all your help, it was the very simple problem, and the wires were just hitting the fan. It is now good as new, I was just being slightly paranoid.

OliverDavis · 7 Dec 2012 at 11:37

A_Metal_Viking said:
What, so the processor is faulty? since the fan thing that covers it is whats causing it.

I meant the fan, but glad you sorted the problem!