Hi all,
This is my first time posting. I'm a long time lurker. I've found a lot of answers just searching the forums.
I have a problem with my desktop that I built. I can list out the exact components later if necessary. At bootup, there is a grinding noise and what sounds like something spinning up and down and down a few times. I haven't had any issues after the computer boots up.
Here's the issue I'm running into. The computer only seems to make these noises after it has been off for a while. So if I start it up, then shut it down, then start. The second start does not have the noises. This has made it hard to track down. I've taken the cover off and tried to stop components (fans) and unpluggeds HDs before boot to see if I could figure out where the sound is coming from. Unfortunately, I only have a short window to find it.
Doe anyone have some suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help.
This is my first time posting. I'm a long time lurker. I've found a lot of answers just searching the forums.
I have a problem with my desktop that I built. I can list out the exact components later if necessary. At bootup, there is a grinding noise and what sounds like something spinning up and down and down a few times. I haven't had any issues after the computer boots up.
Here's the issue I'm running into. The computer only seems to make these noises after it has been off for a while. So if I start it up, then shut it down, then start. The second start does not have the noises. This has made it hard to track down. I've taken the cover off and tried to stop components (fans) and unpluggeds HDs before boot to see if I could figure out where the sound is coming from. Unfortunately, I only have a short window to find it.
Doe anyone have some suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help.