How can I reduce the sound of my fans??

[BladeCS]

I have just done a case modification.. I cut 2 holes in the side of my case for 2 extra fans because my comp was getting too hot. I think my comp is now at a good temp level. BUT IT IS NOW LOUD!!! Can any give me some suggestions on how to reduce the sound of my fans?? Grills etc... Thanks

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**§wi-Guy**

[flat-v8]

You could have gotten the 80mm fans w/a little reostat (dimmer) inline on the wires. Has 3 different speeds. Other than that you can run them on 7 volts. Just take the power supply molded plug apart and connect your fan wires to the yellow ground (12v ground) and the red (5v) hot, or positive, Check it with a meter first, should be 7v DC.

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http://www.heatware.com/eval.php4?id=2362

[Justintime]

you want power from the blue and red areas for 7V

12V line ----------------------

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5V line -----------------------


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[This message has been edited by Justintime (edited 03-02-2002).]

[Justintime]

Makes it a bit easier i suppose



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[evetsrim]

I have 3 fans, all about 2600 cfm, (2)80mm, 1 92mm. One fan is hung inside the case blowing onto rdram, cpu & 850i chipset. The suspended fan is quietest, does not transfer vibration to case. I have not seen anyone suspend a fan and I don't know why, it is very simple, 2 plastic coated paper clips hold the fan from slots in the power supply. You can put the computer on the floor away from you or add a sound panel. I have used a acoustical tile.

P4, 2333mhz, 146 FSB, ABIT TH7-II, P4 1.6a

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