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Isn't it possible to replace the standard fan with a quiet, aftermarket fan? It sure is a lot cheaper than buying a new PC just for the sake of noise reduction.
by dirkdeman 15y ago
Isn't it possible to replace the standard fan with a quiet, aftermarket fan? It sure is a lot cheaper than buying a new PC just for the sake of noise reduction. These guys specialize in quiet fans: http://www.acousticpc.com/index_quiet_computer_fans.html http://www.acousticpc.com/index_quiet_computer_fans.html
Some background: they do a lot of stuff for recording studios, where having a quiet computer is also very important.
- dirkdeman 15y agoOn a side note: I love the Macbook Air to death, but it's hardly the most silent set I've owned. There are quite a few complaints about the noise issues of the MBA, so be sure to check that out first.
- rman666 15y agoThis is a fantastic resource. Thank you. A new quiet small fast PC is the preferred option (her current machine is a bit slow), but replacing the fan with a quiet fan is very much worth looking into. Thank you.
- pasbesoin 15y agoWhile you're at it, check how much RAM it has. Some older, but not too much older, machines end up RAM constrained and can perform significantly better if RAM is maxed out (if prices for the older RAM have not become excessive). If you're opening the machine anyway to swap the fan, might be a good opportunity to upgrade RAM. Beware of spending more on the machine than is worthwhile, though.