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5 Simple Steps To A Quieter PC

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“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. In a busy office environment some noise may go unnoticed, but as computers find their way into more rooms of the home, near silence is essential. A computer sitting in the living room for use with a home theater system has to be quiet so that it doesn’t interfere with the enjoyment of music or movies, for example.

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Complete systems and high end components are available to combat computer noise, but this Tip will look at a few areas to quiet existing systems on a minimal budget.”

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