Stopping Case Fan Vibration For Computers
Posted by Aaron Brandon on: 2006-05-30 21:49:23
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I will be discussing the three best solutions which I
always use myself to lower excessive vibrations of case
fans, and the ways anybody can lower their decibel levels.
Most reports will tell you how vibrations work, and how
the noise is caused. This article is different, there isn't
any computer language here that isn't easily understood.
Case fans mounted to your case will make the metal material
of your computer vibrate. If you've ever tried holding a
powered case fan, you'll know that it's almost silent.
If you've seen any of my previous articles, you should know
that I like keeping my noise levels in my computer as low
as possible. A huge factor for unneeded noise are the case
fans. There are a few ways I will share which I use to
solve this problem.
I have put together three of the most important techniques
which I use to cut down on my case fan noise.
1.) Case Fan Silica Gel - Using Ultra-light silica gel will
create a slight barrier between your case fan and your
computers case. Doing this will cut down on some
vibrations.
2.) Fan Speed - Reducing the speed of your case fan will
significantly decrease the amount of vibration. To do this,
you will need to purchase a fan controller. A fan
controller can be found in a computer store or an online
store for about $15 dollars.
3.) Case metal thickening - You can reduce vibrations by
thickening your cases metal that your fans are mounted to.
The metal will be less flexible after doing this, and will
become more sturdy. This will stop noise from reverberating
throughout the case.
By following all three of these solutions, a significant
drop in noise level for your case fans should be noticed.
There are however more strategies for making your fans
quieter if vibrations aren't your problem.
Other techniques involve decreasing the amount of
turbulence made by the case fans. You can produce steady
airflow with the replacement of certain cables, moving your
fans, and taking off the grills of fans.
Aaron Brandon is a contributing author. He is considered an
expert in the field of building quiet computers. For more
information, you can visit http://www.build-quiet-pc.com
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