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Formatting computer


Fleur-De-Lis

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Well my computer has been giving me problems and boot times have gone up significantly (as high as more than 5 minutes). So i am going to format my computer in hopes things start speeding up and get rid of that unwated data, or whtaever else is causing it to be so slow. I just hope i know what im doing as i format the PC (its not exactly the thing you do often.)

 

This is a real problem since for whatever reason one of my computer fan's has an issue with the wire getting hit by the fan blades ... Its not consistent 'nor do I understand why it does that (but I have seen it happening first hand, especially when it starts to make that noise.) And as you know, stupid windows cannot be interrupted as its starting up otherwise the damn thing ends up with a corrupted operating system or otherwise. I am sure you can imagine how 5 minutes of a wire scraping or getting caught by fan blades can be a serious problem, especially when the software can die off on me if i shut it down mid-way.

 

First attempt will be to use a complete restore I happen to have saved on an external HDD (when the computer was new), but if that doesnt work as i'd hope; a complete format will be in order. However that in itself may give me trouble since theres all sorts of drivers from my chipsets to video card. And I am also concerned about various software issues (some may go missing, such as my Dolby Home Theater v4; which cannot be downloaded online ...) And dont even get me started on the nonsense im going to have to deal with when it comes to Microsoft Office 2013.

I started this blog just so that I may get the word out if anything should happen that may prevent me from coming back for a period of time. I am sure I will find a way to come back though (if theres an event that may have complications, but heres hoping there wont be any). So yea, heres to a smooth and simple ride to getting this PC back in perfect working order!

 

I look forward to returning with many good times to come!

 

Also to whoever reads this, you should respond to my status updates more :P I share all these hilarious comics once in a while, but I feel no one is reading them since they never get a single response, yet every friend I have gets plenty (whenever I check at least).

 

*edit* I now have reason to believe that the reason the wire from that one fan is acting up, is because the ball bearings may be going bad.

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I do not, I also do not use a second HDD because I didnt have the money at the time. I used a PC image restore just now, As for how helpful that will be, we will see. Though I am now prepared to do a format if necessary.

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Open it up and use some tape to secure the wire. If it is slowing down the fan then that may cause CPU temperature to increase and the CPU may limit its speed to prevent overheating. That could be the root of your problems.

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CPU temp is fine, trust me, it doesnt make enough of an impact on cooling, if anything I have excessive cooling, It does not really slow down the fan (noticably) but the wire does begin to vibrate (fan does not wiggle). It happens in the center of the fan (likely under the casing). The problem is either the ball bearings going bad, or the wire something moving to a place it shouldnt be.

 

Naturally though the problem with the wire getting damaged, or potential damage to the fan blades is the real issue to worry about.

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Well it seems that image restore nonsense did not really help, the startup is just as slow as before. Might really consider actually formatting the PC this time (darn that hesistance and making sure I have all my music/backgrounds/game saves .... other things i cant think of but im sure im missing).

 

After closely examining my PC fan (the center cover above the motor), i noticed its wiggling by about 1mm, granted I am fairly certain ball bearing fans always kind of had that wiggle room, I am fairly certain its not supposed to be that way while spinning ... It could be a sign that the ball bearing is going bad?

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