About this tag
Discussions about fan replacement on WindowsForum.com cover identifying noisy fans, selecting compatible replacements, and installation tips. Users often seek advice on diagnosing fan issues, such as startup noise or overheating, and choosing the right CPU cooler or case fan for their system. Common themes include checking fan size, connector type, and cooling performance, as well as cleaning dust buildup before replacing. The community shares experiences with AMD and Intel processors, aftermarket coolers, and troubleshooting persistent reboots linked to fan failure. Whether upgrading for better cooling or fixing a faulty fan, the tag provides practical guidance for DIY repairs.
-
E
Windows 7 Noisy Fan on start up
My computer has started to make a lot of noise on start up and I think that it is the fan. I have been looking at fans, but I really do not know where to begin! My cpu is AMD FX-4170 Quad Core Processor, I think that info is needed, but I do not know which sort of fan or cooling system to...- estibump
- Thread
- amd processor cooling copper pipes fan noise fan replacement hardware issues maintenance startup noise system repair
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Windows Hardware
-
K
Windows 7 System spontaneously reboots, Kernel-Power, Event ID 41, Task Category (63)
Computer restarts usually during game play. recently replaced video card, memory and cpu fan. cleaned well no dust bunnies inside.. here is error log and some details of my computer:. It has restarted playing Call of Duty, Magicka, League of Legends, or Watching a movie. When It did it more...- KSnKing
- Thread
- call of duty cleaning cpu temperature error logs event id fan replacement gaming issues graphics card hardware kernel power league of legends magicka power supply ram upgrade reboot system crash system performance thermal management windows 7
- Replies: 18
- Forum: Windows Help and Support