Oki, I have some unusual noise coming from what sounds like my graphics card. I had a good clean of my computer to see if that would fix it but it CAME later that day.

When I FIRST BOOT up my computer the (PRESUMED) g/card makes a horrible grinding noise, I figure it might be the ball bearings on the fan. Switching the computer of and starting again would work every once in a while, however if I put it in hibernate mode right after its first boot of the day and load it back up the noise has gone and it wont return until the next day when I start my computer up again. Anyone have any idea what is causing this, I don't think its hardware otherwise hibernating should make no difference, however I could be wrong ^^

I am 99% sure it my g/card after booting it without its panel on, and it was def coming from that area

Oh and btw, the fan speeds are the same through out the whole thing, it was the first thing I checked Remove the card and take it to a local PC store to see if you can matchup a replacement fan...
Also are you fans SEATED properly? Are they making proper contact? Are there any wires in the way that may be causing noise?
Your G/card is very doubtfully making a 'Grinding noise'. As they tend to not have the ability.It's the g-card fan.  I've got one that does that from time to time, usually when first started.  I tap the fan & it stops.  The fan costs about $30.  Most of those fans use cheap sleeve bearings & are not well sealed & the plastic doesn't hold he bearings very well.  A small amount of dust or vibration will cause a very big noise. Quote from: Computer_Commando on December 03, 2010, 07:21:22 PM

It's the g-card fan.  I've got one that does that from time to time, usually when first started.  I tap the fan & it stops.  The fan costs about $30.  Most of those fans use cheap sleeve bearings & are not well sealed & the plastic doesn't hold he bearings very well.  A small amount of dust or vibration will cause a very big noise.