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Computer loud - Sound likes neighbor is vacuuming

Hello,
I have an almost 5 year old Dell. It is very loud. I don't know if its the power supply fan or another fan. It sounds like its the fan at the top of the machine. It gets louder when computing is more intense. Machine is set to be replaced within the next 3 months. Is there anyway to make this machine not so loud. If it involves anything sorta complicated I would appreciate annotated instructions.

Thanks
JE

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justearth

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Hello,

Tip 1: Relocate The PC
- Its on the floor and can't be moved any further, I can hear from a room away anyway.

Tip 2: Use Power Management
- If I do this and the computer is doing work (i.e. running software and doing computations) will it spin down? I mean do I need to be actively moving a mouse or typing, Some of the things I do take hours/days and I don't want it to spin down if it still working.

Tip 3: Don't Add Redundant Fans
- I won't / haven't.

Tip 4: Ensure the Case is Fully Closed
- its closed.

Tip 5: Replace the CPU Fan If Noisy
The machine will be replaced soon, how long could the machine last without a fan?

I am using XP Pro sp2.

Thanks,
JE

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justearth

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I recently cleaned the machine and the fan (i.e. dusted).

Hmmm, its just incredibly loud.

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JE

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justearth

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Nope, its been making the noise for awhile, I finally had enough. I then cleaned it. Still noisy.

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JE

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justearth

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I guess I was hoping that there was something I could do for these three months, like disconnect a fan, change fan speed, or something w/o too much damage. I'll just continue with the noise.

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JE

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justearth

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Thanks,
Sorry for the delay. Yes, I'll just be waiting for the swap.

Cheers,
JE