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5 Simple Steps to a Quieter PC

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the do-you-hear-what-i-hear dept.

~*77*~ writes "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. Before starting on any sound reduction upgrades, analyzing a system to pinpoint the areas in need of the most attention will help determine the best course of action and the best way to spend any money."

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  1. Re:Do it in one step... by TheSpoom · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Moderators: Please don't mod this down redundant. It was posted probably within seconds of the first post. The poster had no way of knowing the prior comment would say the same thing.

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  2. Re:#6 by djplurvert · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Go for a walk in the country.

    See, it's like this, I'm gonna have to start charging if you think you're going to need any more help with this problem.

  3. Re:There is no step 2 by swv3752 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    There several Power Supplies that are generally quiet. I have an Antec true power that is quiet with a temperature controlled fan. The hardest is finding a cpu heatsink fan that is quiet.

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