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    Are the cpu whines only becoming apparent after 2-3 weeks of use??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by val23, Oct 19, 2007.

  1. val23

    val23 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all,
    Just wondering for those that have the cpu whine, was it only apparent AFTER you had the laptop for a period of time (like 2-3weeks) or did it appear right out of the box?

    For me, I only started noticing it recently (after a month)... i think its getting louder to as the days go by. Which really sucks cuz if this is what's happenign for all the computers, then ordering a replacement would be kinda pointless since it won't be apparent until i have kept it for 1 month. Anyway, just wondering... mine could be an isolated case.
     
    val23, Oct 19, 2007
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  2. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    May be you didn't notice it before you came to this forum? (I'm serious)
     
    ACHlLLES, Oct 20, 2007
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    scooberdoober Penguins FTW!

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    It must be the negative vibes from this forum towards Intel that's pissing them off! :p
     
    scooberdoober, Oct 20, 2007
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  4. Les

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    Valid point and a questioned I always wondered Achilles...How many would have never noticed the whine void reading about it first.

    From what I know, the whine is either there when you get it or its not. I have never known of it getting worse and a few cases of it actually dissappearing.
     
    Les, Oct 20, 2007
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    I am almost sure of reading increase of the whine after few days. Anyway, mine definitely has increasing after a week.
     
    jokerman, Oct 20, 2007
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    Why would the CPU whine increase?
    I'm not saying it doesn't, but what would cause it to?
    If it's a piezoelectric effect, described here and other places, why would that get louder over time?
     
    chelet, Oct 20, 2007
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    It just gets louder if you notice it, and pay more attention to it.

    The first unit I got had horrible whine - was causing me a headache.
     
    ACHlLLES, Oct 20, 2007
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  8. Les

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    Having lived through it, and it is piezoelectricity as described here:

    http://support.dell.com/support/top...0A7D5CD2E17F5125E0401E0A55176204&doclang=en#4

    I believe it doesnt get louder but gets into your system. You will hear it even when its not present. Its just that high pitch of a sound that it irritates worse and worse and worse.

    Scientifically, I dont believe it does get worse but we know science has been wrong before.
     
    Les, Oct 20, 2007
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