What Does It Mean When A Computer Has A Whistling Sound On It

[Mitchell]

As I posted when I first bought this computer, its a certified pre owned, so 'I'm not really sure how old this computer is.

I've had it for six months.

The last couple of days, if I've been listening to a song, a video, or watching a show online.

The computer seems to have a repeated buzzing or whistling sound on it.

It does not seem as bad when I'm not listening to something.

It does not seem to be only one particular website.

It can be any. A Youtube video, IMDB short video or show, a website broadcasting a current show etc

Any suggestions on what this might or could be would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[happydarwin]

My first guess would have been something caught in a cooling fan, but that wouldn't explain the specific transient nature of what you described. It's possible you're experiencing feedback from the sound device, either the sound card itself or through the connection to the speakers. It's still possible that there's some debris in one of the cooling fans and while you're watching media the cooling demands are increased and so the fan speed increases to compensate. It's an easy first step to check, at least.

HappyD

 

[thewickedspoon]

It could be a heating problem. Could you provide some details about the type of computer? Otherwise, Id recommend going to a tech store and asking if they have recommendations. It's usually free

 

[Mitchell]

Thanks, happy.

All I know is that it is an Acer. Its a certified pre owned that I bought in June. I'm not sure of the make/model or when it might have been new