Re: Mobo with fan controls

From: Monique Y. Herman (spam_at_bounceswoosh.org)
Date: 01/30/04

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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:15:01 -0700

    On 2004-01-30, s. keeling penned:
    > Incoming from Hugo Vanwoerkom:
    >>
    >> I am looking for a mobo that has controls on for all its fans so they
    >> can be turned off or down when not needed, like the laptops do.
    >
    > I have never understood you guys who want to do this with finesse.
    > Just brute force it! Get a desk that has a big enough pedestal or
    > drawer that you can fit the system unit into (Ikea sold one for
    > C$50.00). Soundproof that enclosure, run connector wires out the back
    > to your monitor, mouse, and keyboard, drill holes in the enclosure and
    > cover them with dust filter material. Then just close the door on the
    > thing. You won't even need the system unit cover on your box anymore.
    > Point noisy, high volume fans directly at hot spots. Who cares how
    > much sound they make? They're inside a sound proof enclosure!
    >

    Umm ...

    I'm no expert, but I think you'd overheat your machine rather rapidly,
    unless of course the drawer is about the size of a room. Ventilation is
    good! 

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monique
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