loud cpu fan

[Msap14]

computer blue screened saying it overheated started back up fan on cpu was really loud.

dell dimension 4600c

thinking it jsut needs a new fan, checked bios doesnt seem to be anything in there about fan speed/temperatures/power management

looking for any possible suggestions before i order a new fan for the thing.

 

[sneekypeet]

how long has it been since the fan was cleaned and the fins of the cooler cleaned of dust, fur coats, or small animals?

 

[reverze]

Birds can easily get stuck in there as well, similar to what happens on the engines of a Boeing 737.

 

[ktr]

Probably just needs cleaning and a new layer of thermal compound.

 

[Msap14]

it was cleaned after the bsod, no traces of bid feathers, this thing is a blower fan deal shown here: http://www.cwc-group.com/db9733.html

it was kept in a cabinet with the door proped open a little bit for airflow, only had a smidge of dust on it.

no thermal compound applied to use this fan, it is screwed onto the heatsink.

i do not have a similar fan to test.