[linux-help] Re: CPU fan suggestions

[Steven Saner <ssaner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The "Golden Orb" fans seem to be pretty good. In a clean environment
you shouldn't have to change the fans very often. I generally look for
a fan with ball bearings, as opposed to sleeve bearings. I think they
are longer lasting, but I don't have proof of that.

Steve


On Tue, May 29, 2001 at 04:24:14PM -0500, John Reinke wrote:
> 
> This is somewhat off-topic...
> 
> I have a computer that is about 1.5 years old, and I haven't had good luck
> with CPU fans. It's my Linux box with a 500 MHz Athlon, and I need to keep
> it running 24/7. The original CPU fan developed a bad noise, and would
> speed up and slow down, nearly stopping. I replaced it with a dual fan (it
> appeared to be better quality than the single fan available at the store).
> One of those fans and now the other one has developed the same problem.
> 
> Are there certain brands or price ranges for those fans, or do they need to
> be replaced every six to eight months? While I've been careful not to let
> the computer get too hot, I also need a computer that is quiet enough to
> allow me to think in the same room.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> John
> 
> 
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