E8400 3.00 GHz CPU running @ 2.4 GHz only

[MindoverMaster]

Ok, it does have a small 4-pin connector.

 

[Skorpian]

I'm not really sure if this is mines but I think it is.
It's too late to open CPU case and check now, so I'll do it tomorrow.
Thanks.
EDIT : Mindovermaster, I was referring to the fan you posted but apparently you edited your post .
So it does have a small 4 pin connector, any ideas ?

 

[Skorpian]

Sorry for the bump, but is it possible that a cable is loose/unconnected, causing the fan not to read the cpu temp thus, running at full speed all the time?
I had an IDE hdd but no IDE cable, so I went to a computer shop to get an IDE cable and for him to plug in the hdd for me. Is it possible he made something go loose? I believe the noise wasn't there before I went to the shop
Thanks everyone

 

[patonb]

Could be... Pop open your case and look.

 

[Skorpian]

There's no unconnected cables except for a small cable poping out from the power cable connected to my ide hdd.
are there any specific cables/ports I should look for?
My case is still opened and I'm talking from my bro's laptop.
Thanks

 

[MindoverMaster]

Can you get us a picture of the insides of your computer? (from a camera)

 

[Skorpian]

Okay here are some pics ( Sorry that's best quality I could get atm )
If you need more pics of any specific parts, please tell me and I'll take pics right away
Note : I meant to put them in links because they're large.
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[patonb]

The hanging cable seems to be for a floppy, forget about it.......

However, it looks like your 4 pin cable is rubbing, or close to rubbing on the fan. THAT would be noisey!

Move that out of the way.

 

[MindoverMaster]

Ditto. That wire is too close to the fan.

Cable management would be a good idea too

 

[Skorpian]

I got it away but the noise didn't decrease. Would changing the cpu fan smart mode from auto to voltage or PWM help?
Thanks.