CPU fan started to make weird noise.

Mr.Bon · 19 May 2008 at 12:27

Computer: Advent 3217 (5 year old machine)
Socket: 478 for Intel Pentium 4 processor
http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/pc/3217.htm

My CPU fan has started to make a weird noise, sounds like a bit of grit has gotten into the fan and produces a scraping noise.
Or maybe is old? and time for a new replacement?

Am I right in saying that I need a CPU cooler with the socket 478?

I know its common sense, but I just want to make sure that I buy the right CPU cooler.

And finally which one should I get, I really don't want to spend too much as I plan on getting a new computer in July time...
So something under £25 and SILENT as possible too would be nice.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/search_results?sortby=priceAsc&search=cpu cooler 478

EDIT: Would this fit my computer in anyway? Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler

Cheers.

gt_junkie · 19 May 2008 at 13:16

You'll need a 478 cooler. The Freezer 7 pro will not work on the 478 board.

If i were you i'd get the cheapest available - it'll still be good as scythe make some very decent coolers: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-011-SY

gt

Mr.Bon · 19 May 2008 at 13:17

Cheers

Mr.Bon · 20 May 2008 at 01:23

What compound should I go for?

Akasa AK-TT12-80 Thermal Adhesive Tape? ( How much do I get? )

or

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g) ? ( Will this be enough for two applications? )

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=57&subid=27

jak731 · 20 May 2008 at 01:25

artic silver 5

my tube is still alive after at least 6 applications

Mr.Bon · 20 May 2008 at 01:27

Sweet, how to apply it?
Tiny tiny pea size in centre and on goes the heatsink?

jak731 · 20 May 2008 at 01:31

i tried all methods

AS5's strip method

peasized blob method

peasized blob then spread with finger before putting cooler on

problem is they were all on different Pcs and so i cant comment on what is the best method but generally i just apply it how i feel like

Mr.Bon · 20 May 2008 at 01:33

Fair enough, I reckon I'll just do the tiny pea size in centre method.

Cheers jak.

Janesy B · 20 May 2008 at 09:50

surely you can just change the fan?

Mr.Bon · 20 May 2008 at 11:16

I could...