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Any Tips on Quieting CPU Fan?
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Posted by: Grantyt3
I have a stock Pentium 4 Northwood fan. When I unplug it, my PC is nice and quiet, but my temp rockets up to 60 some degrees C. Otherwise, it sounds like someone is mowing their lawn in there.
Before, I had it on a variable resistor that was in my case, and having that down kept it nice and quiet, but I moved it to another case without one.
Anyone have tips on how I can quiet that thing down? Something I can put on it, like... some kind of oil?
I'm not really sure what it is about it that's causing it to be so noisy.
I tried SpeedFan, but it doesn't really change the noise level too much. Are there any other programs similiar I could try?
Posted by: redwench
remove it, clean it, and lubricate it. if that doesnt do it, buy another fan.
Posted by: Grantyt3
The only lubricant that I found to be recommended was 3-in-1 household oil, and sewing machine oil. My mom can't find either of those.
Do you know of any other good lubricants?
Posted by: Grantyt3
Nevermind, we found some.
Posted by: redwench
there are special lubricants for electric motors you should use. wd40 isnt suitable.
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