I've been dealing with this strange noise from what I think is the fan on my pre-built PC for a while now. I originally shrugged it off as normal, but a friend mentioned it's not a good sign. With summer approaching, my CPU has started to overheat despite my efforts to reposition the PC and keep windows open. I plan to open the PC case, but I'm not sure what specific things to look for or what I should avoid touching. I understand that dust buildup can be an issue, but I suspect one of the fans might be the main culprit. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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To troubleshoot the noise, try the process of elimination with your fans. Disconnect each fan one at a time and run your PC to see if the noise persists. Just make sure to test it with all fans connected first to establish a baseline. This way, you can figure out if one particular fan is making the sound.
Should I leave the PC on after unscrewing a fan to test it, or is there a way to check at startup?