[SPAM: LOW] [olug] quiet PC - how to do this?

[Vincent.Raffensberger at dtn.com]

IF temperature isn't a big issue, you could try slowing down your fans by 
modifying the molex connectors and making the fans run at 7 volts (+12 -5) 
or even five.  That'll make a huge difference in the noise.
If your fans plug into the motherboard you'll need to get a rheostat wired 
inline between the fan and board.

I'm sure you can get more details on how to do it if you look around. 

I had to do the opposite due to temp problems and run my fans at 17 volts. 
 That burnt out two cheap ones within a month.  My Sunon fans have handled 
it for close to two years now.
Someday I'll have a cool and quiet system, but for now I have to keep the 
heat vent closed in that room during winter months.  :)




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   I have an Athlon 850, 60 gig HD, and a cd burner in an older Enlight
case. I've had this thing for years and I love it, but its just
waaaaayyyyyy too noisy to tolerate in a small office.


   If I wanted a low noise power supply and low noise processor fan is
there a place in town that carries this sort of stuff?



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