Computer "races" when opening some websites

[Larry Woller]

Hello,
When I attempt to open some websites the pc seems to want to "race", for a lack of a better word, when downloading or opening..mainly sites that are very busy... I can use another computer, with basically the same setup, and doesn't do it... appears that there are not viruses, etc... this has just started a short time ago..
Would appreciate any feedback one might have...

Larry Woller

[Larry Woller]

I would like to add that it only "races" for a short period of time, then stops, as if it had scanned for something...

Larry

[camerongray]

What do you mean by "races"?

[Larry Woller]

I am not sure what the right word would be to describe it but I have heard other computers make the same sound, especially when scanning... a buzzing sound perhaps, like maybe the fan turned on briefly...

Larry

[camerongray]

The fan is designed to change it's speed up and down based on how hot the CPU is. When you load a web page the CPU will work harder and therefore heat up causing the fan to turn on.

[Larry Woller]

I understand.. any ideas on what may be causing the pc to suddenly be doing that??.. it started a few days ago, have been downloading and opening the same pages for over a year or more...nothing has really change in the pc over the last few days... have kept virus control updated with Norton...

[Larry Woller]

Or maybe it needs a good cleaning inside??..

[Larry Woller]

Did a bit of cleaning C drive using Disk Cleaner and then shutdown, disconnected cables, etc . took the side off and, being careful, did a thorough cleaning using aresol dusting and a small vac.. believe the dust in the pc may have been the issue.. in either case, the issue has been resolved....

[patio]

Good news indeed...glad yer fixed up.