Can I re-case a Dell 5150C?

Spider · 13 Nov 2008 at 20:03

I have a dell 5150c PC (as shown here: http://crave.cnet.co.uk/desktops/0,39029426,39195751,00.htm) which is making a hell of a noise. I dont really have the money to upgrade the whole unit so thought either some form of replacement cooling solution or even a new quieter case would solve the problem, but I know these use Dell's own BTX specification, or whatever they are called.

Im wondering therefore if there is anything I can buy that will quieten this animal down, as it sounds like a small aeroplane is in the room when the CPU load gets too high!

Thanks

Thanh55 · 13 Nov 2008 at 20:33

Just wonder where all the noise come from? case fan? PSU? GFX? If your wallet not allow to spend aot so make sure where all the noise come from and solve it there.

Spider · 13 Nov 2008 at 20:48

Its from the CPU. Ive replaced the thermal compound on it a couple of times, but uner load it sounds awful....Not sure what else to try...

PwnDirect · 13 Nov 2008 at 20:53

Change / oil the fan or whole cpu cooler

I personally would choose the later
also consider putting in some acostic abosorbing material

eg this

Mrjobby · 13 Nov 2008 at 21:03

You cannot just "change the cooler" as its specific to the case, swap it out for a standard cooler and it will overheat.

contact dell for a replacement but it may well be normal for it to be loud as it will have to work hard at keeping cool in such a small chasis