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From: alex@wolf.umbc.edu (Alex Crain)
Newsgroups: unix-pc.general
Subject: Re: fan mail
Keywords: cooling, fan, power supply.
Message-ID: <1884@umbc3.UMBC.EDU>
Date: 7 Apr 89 18:01:31 GMT
References: <157@bongo.UUCP>
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In article <157@bongo.UUCP>, julian@bongo.UUCP (julian macassey) writes:

>     I  am  seriously  considering  throwing  another fan  (AC) in 
> series with my installed DC fan, just to increase the airflow. If 
> I can get an AC fan that really pushes wind, I will remove the DC 
> fan  and replace it with the super AC fan.  This will also remove 
> some  of the load from the  Power Supply which will  further help 
> with cooling - assuming the fan is powered by the Power Supply.

	I replaced my DC fan with the biggest AC fan that would fit in
the machine. It makes a fair bit of noise,but I got used to it. It probably 
costs me money (more current) but It presumably takes a load off the
power supply, and I haven't found the machine to be warm to the touch 
since. Also the air comming out the back went from moderatly warm to 
cool.

	I also got the feeling that AC fans are more reliable then the 
stock DC ones, judging from the postings here. My AC fan has been in 
service for about a year without a blink.

					:alex
Alex Crain
Systems Programmer			alex@umbc3.umbc.edu
Univ Md Baltimore County		umbc3.umbc.edu!nerwin!alex