How do I stop my computer from freezing and making that weird buzzing

[confusedphantom]

Hello there. I need help trying to solve a problem with my old computer. It's starting to constantly freeze when I'm running a couple of programs like Chrome or Skype or even a game on steam. I want to know how to fix it. I'd much rather get a new computer, but that's just not possible at the moment.

Computer typeEdit Value
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberEdit Value
Dell
OSEdit Value
Windows 7
CPUEdit Value
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8300 @ 2.50GHz
MotherboardEdit Value
111.8 GB
MemoryEdit Value
6.2 GB
Graphics Card(s)Edit Value
ATI Radeon HD 4300/4500 Series
Sound CardEdit Value
AMD High Definition Audio Device & Realtek High Definition
Monitor(s) DisplaysEdit Value
N/A
Screen ResolutionEdit Value
N/A
Hard DrivesEdit Value
585.4 GB
111.8 GB
PSUEdit Value
N/A
CaseEdit Value
N/A
CoolingEdit Value
N/A
KeyboardEdit Value
N/A
MouseEdit Value
N/A
Internet SpeedEdit Value
N/A
AntivirusEdit Value
Avast
BrowserEdit Value
Google Chrome
Other InfoEdit Value
Bios: BIOS Date: 08/25/09 12:43:46 Ver: 0.0.1

HDD: (1) WDC WD6400AAKS-75A7B2 ATA Device (2) Generic- Compact Flash USB Device (3) Generic- MS/MS-Pro USB Device (4) Generic- SD/MMC USB Device (5) Generic- SM/xD Picture USB Device (6) SanDisk Cruzer USB Device (7) Mass Storage Device USB Device

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
Well you might try to clean install and see if that makes a difference if you have the installation media ?
If not review this,
http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/383716-iso-image-2.html#post3163070

You could also consider the best upgrade and switch to a ssd in the process on clean install

 

[Layback Bear]

Do you get a BSOD with that sound?

 

[AddRAM]

I agree with Mike, reinstall windows on a brand new ssd.

Your specs are quite confusing, a 111.8 GB motherboard ??

6.2 GB of memory ?

Please fill in your specs properly

 

[confusedphantom]

haha I'll correct that when I can. I started the download. But, wait, if I uninstall Windows 7, what'll happen to all the files and programs that I installed?

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi
You'd need to back up all of your personal files before the clean install,
Any programs would need to be re-installed,
You could try this and keep all but if switching to a ssd it's best to clean install not transfer all of the garbage to an ssd,
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/149969-ssd-install-transfer-operating-system.html