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...is noisy computer fans.

Yes...that issue again.  And it's always the 10mm sized ones that are used with harddrive coolers.  Last time I got fed up with it I just got a whole new harddrive cooler, but now they are acting up again, so of course I went to oil them.

Not so easy this time with this model.  I had trouble finding the right tools and by the time I found the right one for the screws holding down the fans themselves, one screw heads was so badly stripped that I couldn't remove it anyway.  Seriously, why do they make those screw heads out of such weak metal?  Anyway, I could only oil one fan because of that, so now the unit is only 'half' as loud...but going on twice as long (at least..it's still going even as I type this:  usually it has shut up by now:  maybe it's mourning it's now silent partner....).

I am seriously considering not going with harddrive coolers at all next time I get a new computer (which my brother and I have been discussing), as they are just too much trouble.  It's not like I overtax the harddrive to begin with, so I should be able to get away with not using one.  If it comes to it, I could always place the harddrive (s) next to case intake or outtake fan.

And yes, I know about liquid cooling...however that system is still too expensive for my pocket book.

Edit:  Fuck it...*unplugs the power to the offending fans*  Ahhhh....much better.
  • Mood: Irritated
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:iconskyward-dreamer:
LOL, agreed! Hm, I've never had to actually oil one, usually they're just clooged up with dust (get a LOT of dust collecting thanks to my feline trio ...) and that's enough to shut them up.

But then there's the annoying, wheezing low-budget fans as well ... those of course aren't as easily dealt with. I learned my lesson by now though, never to buy a too cheap PC setup in the first place.

Hope that fan stays quiet now.
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~Slaskia Feb 17, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Considering I went and unplugged it's power cable? Yeah, it will stay quiet now.
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:iconskyward-dreamer:
Oh sorry, I must have missed that last line. :/ Anyway, problem's sorted then so all's good I guess. :)
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~Slaskia Feb 17, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
aye.
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:iconsgtlegendkiller:
What kind of computer is it, miss?
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~Slaskia Feb 17, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
It's a custom PC from Cyberpower. Next computer we'll have a friend build for us.
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:iconsgtlegendkiller:
Do know like specs?
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~Slaskia Feb 17, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Not of the top of my head anymore.
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:iconsgtlegendkiller:
I'd try to help if i could :3
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~Slaskia Feb 18, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
With the fan? I just unplugged the damn thing's power source. No more noise and my harddrive is fine.
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