Stopping Case Fan Vibration For Computers by Aaron Brandon
I will be discussing the three best solutions which I always use myself to lower excessive vibrations of case fans, and the ways anybody can lower their decibel levels. Most reports will tell you how vibrations work, and how the noise is caused. This article is different, there isn't any... A fan controller can be found in a computer store or an online store for about $15 dollars. ... To do this, you will need to purchase a fan controller. ... 2.) Fan Speed - Reducing the speed of your case fan will significantly decrease the amount of vibration.

5 Simple Steps to a Quiter PC by Rudradatta Rath
No one wants their computer to be loud, but in order to keep components running at safe temperatures, cooling fans can wind up making the system sound like a blow dryer. A computer sitting in the living room for use with a home theater system has to be quiet so that it does not interfere with... Fan controllers: Fan controllers are available in numerous configurations, but they all serve the same function to allow a fan to run at something rather than full speed. ... It features a larger 120mm fan to move air with less speed and a fan speed control knob to allow the user to reduce the...

Let Your Hard Drive Cool by Vitali Priadkine
No matter what we do with our computer, storage is an important part of our system. Nowadays, we have been holding more and more information on our PC. Most computer users no longer keep their documents, letters, music, photos, pictures, etc. in hard copies, but store them on different data... Modern models have SM and VCM (Spindle Motor and Voice Coil Motor) controller chip soldered into the board. ... Controller Chip. ... Contemporary hard drive models are able to operate at 50-55 C, but we should point out that the hard drives are more sensitive to high temperatures than any other...

PlayStation 3 Features by James Hunaban
The PlayStation 3 became available to retail merchants in the United States. Marketplace on November 11, 2006. Prior to that, 1000s of PlayStation 3 devotees pre-ordered and pre-registered for this high demand merchandise so that they could make the most of some of today’s greatest... The controller is comfy and adjusts to most people’s natural moves. ... The PlayStation 3 is compatible with an assortment of video and data file formats, which can then be loaded up into a standard desktop computer when required.

Building Your Own Computer by D. David Dugan
The world of computers is constantly changing. It is one of the only industries that is different from month to month. If you’re in the market for a new PC, there are continually new options available. To get the best bang for your buck in computer technology, you may want to consider building... If you are going to use your computer to surf the Internet and play computer games you are going to need extra pieces. ... As a compromise, computer companies like Dell and Gateway allow their customers to custom build PCs on their website.

How To Choose A Computer Case by Jason Kohrs
Things to Consider When Choosing a Computer Case In the past, computer cases were all very similar… Clones of the same boring, beige box. With all of the choices available today, this is no longer the ‘case’, and people can use their systems’ chassis as a means to express themselves and to set... If you’re nostalgic for the olden days of computer cases, Computer Geeks still has one for sale in this style, the KG-200. ... The basic configuration for case cooling involves having one intake fan on the lower portion of the front surface, and one exhaust fan higher up on the rear surface.

Motherboard Basics by Jason Kohrs
A recent Tech Tip covered the basics of selecting a computer case and made mention of the various sizes that correspond to motherboards of different form factors. A few people wrote in expressing interest in understanding more about the basics of motherboards, and that’s exactly what this Tech... Style With enthusiasts adding windows and special lighting effects to just about every feature of a computer, why should the motherboard be left out of the action? ... Computer systems all use memory, storage devices, and power supplies, but among the many differences motherboards have is the...

Improve Multitasking Performance and Overall Computer Performance by Emil Sasu
Here is a list of useful tips on how to improve multitasking performance and overall computer performance on your Windows based PC. Please backup your system before doing changes, to make sure you can get it back working should anything go wrong for you. ... Use Windows Update to keep your computer files updated with the latest versions. ... Use Disk Cleanup to get rid of all this waste on your computer. ... If possible, buy a preconfigured computer of quality brand. ... Some computers come with such tools preinstalled, so use them when you just received your computer to make a backup of...