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Using a fan

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Cooling and Modding' started by Anoth, Nov 1, 2005.

  1. Anoth Newcomer, in training

    Umm im thinking of taking my cover off and just putting a giant fan in there( the kind you use during summer) is this a good idea?I think it would be better then using my computers power supply to power a small $10 fan
    Anoth, Nov 1, 2005
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  2. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 3,547

    Not really recommended. One of the enemies of computer parts, is dust. With your case open you're gonna get some heavy buildup and quickly.
    DonNagual, Nov 1, 2005
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  3. Anoth Newcomer, in training

    =( so I have to buy a cheap fan and put it in my pc?
    Anoth, Nov 1, 2005
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  4. DonNagual TechSpot Ambassador Posts: 3,547

    Well, last summer I ran with my case open and a fan blowing on it as you described, but I also had a can of compressed air that I used to blow out the dust buildup once a week.

    But I don't think this is a good idea. You'll be shortening the lifespan of your motherboard and other parts with heat buildup.

    As you said, fans are cheap (and easy to install).
    DonNagual, Nov 1, 2005
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