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CPU Fan [Vostro 200]

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Hey guys, I have a Dell Vostro 200 along with some other computers but the Vostro's CPU Fan (not the case fan) is REALLY loud! I can here it from the room underneath me, I could do with some suggestions on how to quiet it down and also would like to know what my options in terms of upgrading the cpu to something with a little more power.


OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Model Vostro 200
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 15 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~1862 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. 1.0.3, 12/07/2007
SMBIOS Version 2.5
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Time Zone GMT Standard Time
Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 1.17 GB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.95 GB

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Use either speedfan (free software) or check the dell bios for a program called smartfan. You can also use an rpm adjuster, such as the zalman fanmate series: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 835118217.


Message edited by o1die on 01-31-2012 at 04:31:55 PM
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