Blower fans suck. With a few modifications, you can nearly silence a noisy PC.
Illustration by Damien Scogin
PUMP DOWN THE VOLUME
Five simple steps to a quieter PC.
No one wants their computer to be loud, but in order to keep components running at safe temperatures, cooling fans are often needed. Unfortunately, they can make the system sound like a blow dryer. In a busy office environment, some noise may go unnoticed, but at home, the whir of a fan is annoying.
Silencing a computer can be a costly endeavor, but taking a few relatively inexpensive steps can have a drastic impact on the noise produced by the common computer system. ...
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