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Rathji · 04-30-2013, 09:42 AM

Just 80mm case fans I am sure, but it doesn't look like anything else will fit. The case I have is garbage HP OEM, which I am sure is part of the problem. If I wasn't 100% sure that the video card was making some/most of the noise as well, I would likely just replace the case and leave it at that. My thoughts are that the fan on the card might be dying, because it is making this noise while under little load, so if I need to spend money on replacing that, I might as well consider all the options.

The PC is on top of the desk, and with my kids, I can't risk putting it under.

edit: Let me clarify some here - I am not against spending money that makes my wife happier with our computer setup, because if it is bugging her while she is working then she is that much more willing to have it come from somewhere other than my 'Geek Budget'. I would just like to figure out what I would need in order to do this, so I can come to her with a budget and she can decide if it is worth it for her.

04-30-2013, 09:42 AM	#4
Rathji Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl Exp:	Just 80mm case fans I am sure, but it doesn't look like anything else will fit. The case I have is garbage HP OEM, which I am sure is part of the problem. If I wasn't 100% sure that the video card was making some/most of the noise as well, I would likely just replace the case and leave it at that. My thoughts are that the fan on the card might be dying, because it is making this noise while under little load, so if I need to spend money on replacing that, I might as well consider all the options. The PC is on top of the desk, and with my kids, I can't risk putting it under. edit: Let me clarify some here - I am not against spending money that makes my wife happier with our computer setup, because if it is bugging her while she is working then she is that much more willing to have it come from somewhere other than my 'Geek Budget'. I would just like to figure out what I would need in order to do this, so I can come to her with a budget and she can decide if it is worth it for her. __________________ "Wake up, Luigi! The only time plumbers sleep on the job is when we're working by the hour." Last edited by Rathji; 04-30-2013 at 09:46 AM.