Hey all
I've got a download box running in my room, but its still fairly loud when its running.
Specs are Pentium 3 500mhz, 192mb ram, Rage pro, 1x 5400rpm 10gb and 1x 7200rpm 80gb maxtor.
I took the older hard drive out to see what it sounded like, and it was indeed quieter. So i wont be using that.
The CPU fan however is kinda squeeky. So my first question is would a P3 run ok without a fan? Its a slot CPU so it has one of those big heatsinks. Also, the case is a desktop case with wire mesh on the top. So heat wont get built up.
And my second question is whether taking the fan out of the 145w PSU would be a wise decision?
Anyone got any other ideas about making this pc silent then feel free to tell me!
Thanks
I've got a download box running in my room, but its still fairly loud when its running.
Specs are Pentium 3 500mhz, 192mb ram, Rage pro, 1x 5400rpm 10gb and 1x 7200rpm 80gb maxtor.
I took the older hard drive out to see what it sounded like, and it was indeed quieter. So i wont be using that.
The CPU fan however is kinda squeeky. So my first question is would a P3 run ok without a fan? Its a slot CPU so it has one of those big heatsinks. Also, the case is a desktop case with wire mesh on the top. So heat wont get built up.
And my second question is whether taking the fan out of the 145w PSU would be a wise decision?
Anyone got any other ideas about making this pc silent then feel free to tell me!
Thanks
