You probably would run into another problem.
While the foam would reduce the noise it would also
act like insalation and draw more heat which could cause
thermal problems.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill <selinux@home.com>
To: slug@nks.net <slug@nks.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 12:24 PM
Subject: Re: [SLUG] home network
>On Tuesday 05 February 2002 11:08, you wrote:
>
>> The new Dell Optiplex Pc's the GX450's do not have a Powersupply Fan but
a
>> Fan that sits between the Powersupply and CPU!
>> This is to reduce noise ration and to more efficently cool both CPU and
>> Powersupply at the same time.
>>
>> Bill Preece
>
>On my (bought used) HP - Vectra there is a fan for both power supply and
CPU,
>but the power supply fan is inside the case and pushes air over the
>powersupply rather than pulling it. It is nearly silent. It is actually
quite
>a nice machine ... a bit oddly laid out, but very easy to work in.
>
>The loudest sounds in the office are from my K-7 space heaters.
>
>Does anybody know where I could get some very thin (.125" / .375") sound
>absorbing foam? I am thinking a good case mod would be to apply a layer of
>that material on the inside panels with a little spray-on adhesive.
>
>Bill
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