5 simple steps to a quiter pc

No one wants their computer to be loud, but in order to keep components running at safe temperatures, cooling fans can wind up making the system sound like a blow dryer. A computer sitting in the living room for use with a home theater system has to be quiet so that it does not interfere with the enjoyment of music or movies. Cooling fans: The bulk of all the noise in a computer system is going to come from the cooling fans mounted on the case and from any heat generating components. Two steps to reduce noise include increasing the fan size and choosing a fan with fluid or sleeve bearings. Cases: The design of a case is a key factor in the system's cooling performance and noise generation. A case with ample ventilation is required to keep the components cool, and a few things can be done to achieve this without adding to the noise level. Of most interest is the availability of multiple fans mounting location in a case, as well as the open area provided for fans to move air. Fan controllers: Fan controllers are available in numerous configurations, but they all serve the same function to allow a fan to run at something rather than full speed. Just reducing a fan's speed up to 5-10% can have a remarkable impact over noise, but zero effect on cooling performance. Some fan controllers operate automatically, using a thermal sensor to vary the speed of the fan in direct proportion to the temperature sensed. This type is convenient, as it require no user interaction but eliminates any possibility of custom control. Power supplies: The typical computer power supply features two 80mmfans to keep it cool, which will obviously also generate some noise. Fan less power supplies are now available that generate zero noise. These fan less power supplies don't follow the guidelines of typical design and there are other ways to quiet a power supply without removing the fans all together. The MGE Vigor 450W power supply incorporates two ideas. It features a larger 120mm fan to move air with less speed and a fan speed control knob to allow the user to reduce the speed even more, if they desire. Noise/ Vibration Isolators: Products are available to reduce the vibration caused by system component, as well as to insulate the case to keep the noise from escaping. Examples of some of these isolation products can be applied to many areas of a computer system. And may drastically reduce the overall noise, no matters what components are installed, for the bottom of the computer case, rubber feet are available to replace the hard plastic ones generally found. Silicon gaskets can be installed between a power supply or case fan and the case to reduce the transmission of vibrations and the amplification of noise. This article is dedicated to purebathrooms.net