Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Computer Air Flow

Your case has fans like your power supply fan and cpu fan. Some cases will have more fans to keep the computer cool. Air flow is essential or your computer will over heat. Some people will remove the side panel on warm days but do not do this on a regular basis. Itsa better to install more fans.

Fans are not expensive. You have to go to place that sells accessories online is a good place to shop for those. You may need some help from a friend if you don't know how to attach a fan on the inside of the case.

Make sure there are no wires or cable rubbing against the fan or it will make a lot of noise. Plastic straps are an inexpensive way of tieing back your cables. I will save the ties that come off of computer accessories I purchase. You can use those later to tie back your cables. Some newer machines they usually have already done this for you. Its a good idea so that no wires or cables get in the way.

Dust will collect inside an open case very quickly so don't leave the side panel off for very long in summer months. Its always better to buy extra fans. Windows fans should not be used they make fans for this purpose.

Tim

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