Rattling Case Problem?

[B3H1NDu]

Hey guys,

My computer has always made rattling noises when under high load but more recently it has started to make them all the time.

I can quiet it by pushing one side panel or the other.

But obviously its not a permanent fix, so I completely removed the side panel from the main side and what do you know? 5 minutes later the computer hasnt made any rattling noises at all.

I was wondering if any of you had a more permanent fix?

Here are observations that I have made:

Pusing on the mobo's main power cord reduces rattling,
Pushing on cords in the back of the PC reduces rattling.
Removing main side panel reduces rattling.
Pushing on either side panel towards the front of the case reduces rattling.
Yes I am using a stock CPU cooler, but its quiet when not under load. (At least by my standards)
Ive never heard my PSU making any sounds whatsoever.


Im going to close the case up now, tightning all the screws I see as I go... If it fixes ill let you know!


BTW This is going to be a copy paste thread on Toms Hardware and LinusTechTips forums.

Thanks!

 

[B3H1NDu]

Alright, I don't know what it is but so far... no rattling. All I did was tighten some already tight drives and then VERY carefully put on the side panel... so far so good. If you see no more posts on this thread then this is probably a permanent fix. I also love how so far nobody has replied to me on this forum.

 

[Brodotron]

Your fans could be screwed incorrectly or as you said those hard drives spin causing rattling could happen, could also be a disk drive.