In a message dated 4/12/02 10:43:17 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< > If the fan is really that noisy, get a new ball bearing fan and replace the > old one. Speaking of which ... how difficult is it to get at those fans? One of mine makes this very soft but *extremely* annoying rattle and I'm thinking about putting higher-flow fans in it anyway. >> Get a Digi-Key catalog. The Digi-Key catalog is available online, and you can download the entire catalog as a PDF file, or just the section you're interested in, also as a PDF file. All fans are made to standard dimensions, and within one form factor there may be as many as six different flow ratings available. As an example, Apple puts a 42 cubic feet per minute (cfm) fan in its Beige G3 Desktops. And these machines usually run hot, with the G3's "core" running at about 92 F, whereas the very same motherboard and CPU in a MiniTower will run at about 72 F. Anyway, in this 92mm by 25mm form factor, a 65 cfm fan is available for about $11 from Digi-Key, and that would be a fifty-five percent improvement in cooling. The same strategy can be used in Q950s. In fact, Q950s are particularly easy as the fan comes out as a separate assembly, and no disassembly of the P.S. is required. Peter. -- Quadlist is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Quadlist info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/quadlist.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/quadlist%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
