Having compouter problems peeps - need advice!!

[Guest HisG]

I am not computer savvy but what does it mean when the computer "box" gets super hot, starts making a noise as if a jet is taking off and then shuts down of its own accord?

AND

does it sound like a costly problem??

[Guest HisG]

Thanks Cobalt for that insight!

It's an Acer -

opened the side, fan was very dirty, so cleaned it all until it was sparkling but now the sound is different and every now and then it sounds like revving up the car in spurts. Then it will be quiet then back to revving........sounds sick doesn't it!

[Guest shiloh357]

Thanks Cobalt for that insight!

It's an Acer -

opened the side, fan was very dirty, so cleaned it all until it was sparkling but now the sound is different and every now and then it sounds like revving up the car in spurts. Then it will be quiet then back to revving........sounds sick doesn't it!

Probably need a new fan if it making those kinds of noises. If you have a computer repair shop nearby and handy, the best thing to do is take it to them and get an estimate for what it would cost, both parts and labor and any applicable sales tax.

Also have the repair shop blow the dust out of the computer as well. dust on your motherboard can cause it to overheat as well. And that can kill your computer for good.

[Guest HisG]

Thanks Cobalt for that insight!

It's an Acer -

opened the side, fan was very dirty, so cleaned it all until it was sparkling but now the sound is different and every now and then it sounds like revving up the car in spurts. Then it will be quiet then back to revving........sounds sick doesn't it!

Probably need a new fan if it making those kinds of noises. If you have a computer repair shop nearby and handy, the best thing to do is take it to them and get an estimate for what it would cost, both parts and labor and any applicable sales tax.

Also have the repair shop blow the dust out of the computer as well. dust on your motherboard can cause it to overheat as well. And that can kill your computer for good.

Oh great!!! NOT..

It's heating up again as I type and I've only had it on for about ten minutes

[Guest shiloh357]

Thanks Cobalt for that insight!

It's an Acer -

opened the side, fan was very dirty, so cleaned it all until it was sparkling but now the sound is different and every now and then it sounds like revving up the car in spurts. Then it will be quiet then back to revving........sounds sick doesn't it!

Probably need a new fan if it making those kinds of noises. If you have a computer repair shop nearby and handy, the best thing to do is take it to them and get an estimate for what it would cost, both parts and labor and any applicable sales tax.

Also have the repair shop blow the dust out of the computer as well. dust on your motherboard can cause it to overheat as well. And that can kill your computer for good.

Oh great!!! NOT..

It's heating up again as I type and I've only had it on for about ten minutes

If you have access to another computer I would suggest using it instead.

[OneLight]

Your system has automated shutdown programs which monitor your system. When it sees the possibility to doing damage, it will shutdown. I agree that you need a new power supply. I would not push your system either. As it overheats, it damages circuits little by little until there is a major malfunction, then you may as well purchase another computer.

Replacing the power supply will be a bit costly, depending on who you get to do the work. It really is not a hard task to perform, but it is best to have someone who knows computers do it due to the many different types there are. There is no one-fits-all with them.

If you do look for another computer, step above the ACER brand. ACER is on the low end of computer systems.

[udx]

Definitely an overheating issue. Cheap computers may have skimped on cooling system. CPU and graphics cards have temperature sensors that shut itself down above a certain temperature to prevent permanent damage.

If possible I recommend building your own computer instead of buying a pre-built one. You get a lot more for the same money.

[2Joyful]

Hgirl, I shared with you...

but will ask those that has answered so professionally...

If anyone remembers I post the same question last year...with the heat...making a noise...then shutting down.

The guy that checked mine out said....hard drive.... going out....do you feel he gave a correct evaluation?

I never got around to having it done....if you remember someone gifted me with a new HP. I plan to get it fix....just would like your input.

[exrockstar]

Thanks Cobalt for that insight!

It's an Acer -

opened the side, fan was very dirty, so cleaned it all until it was sparkling but now the sound is different and every now and then it sounds like revving up the car in spurts. Then it will be quiet then back to revving........sounds sick doesn't it!

only a few things that can make a computer sound like reving. a fan, a power supply and CD-ROM.

they sell canned air at a computer store. take your computer outside, open it and use the canned air on it.

let me know if you need more info.

[udx]

Hgirl, I shared with you...

but will ask those that has answered so professionally...

If anyone remembers I post the same question last year...with the heat...making a noise...then shutting down.

The guy that checked mine out said....hard drive.... going out....do you feel he gave a correct evaluation?

I never got around to having it done....if you remember someone gifted me with a new HP. I plan to get it fix....just would like your input.

Hard drive failure shouldn't cause random shutdowns, but lead to corrupted files and boot failure. Hard drive failures usually go down south pretty quick. You wouldn't be able to boot into your computer soon.