So, a few weeks ago I built a gaming PC using all new parts, but all of a sudden I am hearing a crackling sound coming from the back. It's loudest on startup, but never seems to go away and is driving me crazy. I've never noticed it before, but when I was installing a game, it became incredibly loud and worrying. Any ideas? Because I don't think it's ever done this before.
Right, here's an update. So I was pretty sure it's coming from the power supply or the HDD, and then when I turned it on, I noticed every time the noise appeared, as did a little orange led inside the blue on the power button. I mean that usually it glows blue when on, but when the noise strikes is flickers orange. Any ideas?
A power cable shouldn't make noise; if it does, then you should replace it (you can use another cable to make sure). If it isn't the power cable, best would be to remove the PSU from the case; it will then be easier to identify if its the source of the issue. What PSU do you have?
Sorry to bring this back up, but I fitted in the new PSU, a really good quality, tier 1 one, but when I turned it on, the noise still occurred!!!! I think it's coming from the front fan, but I can't get to the front panel to confirm that. My other theory is the HDD, as it seems to be coming from the front, but that is secured in place and the wires are tightly in. Is it worth running without the HDD, or is that risky? Shall I hire someone to take a look?
Would that make a crackling noise like static though? And if you know anything about the CiT spectre case then please inform me on how to remove the front panel, because their is no manual online or with the case, and even though I've removed both side panels and have tugged on it hard, the front panel will not come off.
You could disconnect the front fan and check if the issue continues. If it was the hard disk, then the noise would not occur when it's left outside of the case on something like a mouse pad.
Flip the case and then check if you can pull the front panel from the bottom.
Flip the case and then check if you can pull the front panel from the bottom.
I disconnected the front fan, and it did make a noise. Disconnected the HDD and it didn't make the noise. It must be this. Will try and connect it outside of the case, but that's not a permenant solution. Will try a different SATA port, but any other ideas?
It makes that sound even when outside of the case? If so, then RMA the HDD after being absolutely sure that the minor vibrations from HDD activity doesn't cause case vibrations (I am not familiar with your case and I have no clue if it high quality or not).
Some drives like the WD Black make noise when they are accessed, but it isn't a crackling noise; it's a normal noise that definitely isn't unpleasant nor worrisome. None of the Seagate drives that I've owned make access noises that can be heard when in a case (except for 15K SAS drives). The noise may be normal, but it depends on the model that you bought.
I've decided to learn to live with it, but as it is not caused by vibrations or anything else, I have decided to try and dampen the sound, so has anyone ever done this before? If so, any advice? It is mostly silent while running so its ok now.
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