Odd Noise inside my new PC; is it normal??

[Franklogus]

Hi all !
I just got my new PC. I am very glad with it, except by its "odd" noise... It looks like much more noiser than my "older" one...

Basic NEW PC Specs : Basic OLD PC Specs :
P4 3.0C P4 1.6
Asus P4P800-E Asus P4SDX
MSI 9800 PRO GeForce4 MX440


I am not sure, but it seems that the noise is from the CPU cooler, which runs at incredible speed (It's what looks like..)
So, I have 02 questions about this "problem":

1) Is it normal this noise (perhaps I am feeling strange because I am accostumed with my older one...)
2) If the answer above is YES, is there some way to become it a bit noiseless ??

Thanks a lot in advance for any help!!!

 

[eklass]

is a fan maybe rubbing against something ? i have this problem on my northbridge chipset - i just unplugged the fan and left the heatsink

 

[MtnMan]

I have seen shipping cause a cable, cable tie, or similar item move enough to get into a fan. Open it up and look.

 

[Scott66]

Your newer equipment does require more cooling than your old so it is likely the noise is normal. Do what eklass suggests and check the clearance of the fans but do it while the computer is off. There are quieter fans out there at not too high of a cost. Also like your card. How much of a difference do you notice over your old card?

 

[trexpesto]

Could get an vga silencer on there.

 

[thegimp03]

Maybe there's a cat in there. here kitty kitty....

 

[iwantanewcomputer]

Originally posted by: thegimp03
Maybe there's a cat in there. here kitty kitty....

cat's in the case don't allow for optimal airflow