Strange problem... Looking for ideas/opinions

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Pastyface

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So this all started about a month ago. I just got done setting up my pc at a local lan and as I started it I heard a click noise which I figured was just an odd hdd read. However as windows was loading it did it again, and once it hit the desktop it kept on doing it every 5-10 seconds. So I figured my hdd was probably dying as it is 2 years old. Get on the egg and ordered a new 750gig western digital. All has been well until now when I just got done setting my pc up back at home. The clicking noise just returned however with my 750 installed. I have tried restarting my computer 3 times now and each time it starts doing the click every 5-8 seconds or so... Wow as I type this message the clicking just stopped. Hmmm well its either coming from the hdd or else the psu(which I doubt as it only has the fan as a moving part to my knowledge).

Any ideas on what this could be? I have tried doing a file write while the clicking is going and it stays pretty steady, no fluctuation.

All ideas are welcome.:confused:
 
Open up your case and check where the noise is coming from. If its your NEW HDD, you may have a power issue. Do you have a UPS? Power fluctuations and heat are leading causes of HDD failure.
 
I've heard capasitors make strange noises under load. Have you checked your fans? Is your PSU getting hot?
 
I have opened up my case to check where the noise is coming from and its hard to admit but I couldn't tell if it was my hdd or psu as they are right on top of each other in my case. Also I have replaced my case fans in the time that this clicking started to occur to no avail.

Currently I do not have a UPS but the clicking does remind me of a time when the first hdd started making the noise after a power outage. I got very worried but the noise went away after a few minutes and never surfaced for over a year. The reason I bought the replacement was because the noise resurfaced suddenly and stayed consistent until I installed the new drive.

Lastly the power supply seems to be quite cool as it always has been. As for the capacitors making noise, do you mean when the power supply is under heavy load or just any load at all?

Thank you for the responses and possible problems.
 
In repsonse to your query--> I noticed that when the amp draw on a paticular psu would go up the slight squealing noise I was hearing would change pitch and seem to get louder.
 
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