Whining sound in Vista

I've had this problem for a while, and it's bad enough that I uninstalled Windows and recently started using it again.
Anyways, I'm using a regular white Macbook, bought about a year ago, maybe like 10 months. If I just install Vista and do nothing the computer emits a sound, but it's not too bad. After I download and install all the latest updates though, it becomes REALLY high pitched and annoying. It almost starts causing headaches.
It comes from roughly the upper left part of the keyboard. I get sounds from the same spots while running in Mac OS, but they're not high pitched and you need to practically put your ear on the keyboard just to hear it.
Any idea what causes it and what can make it stop? I've searched google a bit and I mostly read about thing pertaining just to Macbook Pros, and they suggest plugging in the power cord and dimming the screen.
Running 32 bit Vista with service pack 2 if that's important. Also sorry if this is the wrong forum, looks like the most appropriate to me.

yeah, people are becoming a bit selfish with computers now...then again, i can't blame them...but once the Core 2 Duos start being used, the whine will decrease...you see: Lower power usage ->cooler processors->fans more at idle->less noise
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