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Hot, Loud and Bothered: Making Sense of a Noisy PC Fan

Hot, Loud and Bothered: Making Sense of a Noisy PC Fan

A fan that suddenly roars into life isn't usually a death sentence — it's your PC telling you it's working harder than it would like. Here's how to work out whether it's dust, background load, poor ventilation or a part on its way out, and what's safe to tackle yourself.