My graphics card is far too hot
miros:
Quote from: J. M. Pescado on 2007 January 03, 21:10:04
Why do you even NEED a heater when you have computers? Computers produce heat just as efficiently as heaters do, and they also compute.
The computers are in the corner by me, and the fan in the side of the case barely blows warm air on my ankles. My mother is out in the middle of the room where she can see the tv, and by the time the air gets to her, it's cold.
J. M. Pescado:
You just need more computers, then.
cabelle:
Quote from: J. M. Pescado on 2007 January 03, 21:28:44
You just need more computers, then.
Don't we all. ;D
KatEnigma:
Quote from: J. M. Pescado on 2007 January 03, 20:38:41
You can't be both quieter and work better unless you change the underlying technology. A more powerful fan is a LOUDER fan!
Besides, if your computer DOESN'T sound like a 747 taking off, YOU NEED MORE FANS.
Not true, bigger fans move more air, but can do so quietly. It's not the air that makes the noise, after all, it's usually how well the motor is greased and how its built. There are also things that can be done to MAKE things quieter, like rubber washers to keep it from rattling so much.
The loudest thing on my desktop is the hard drive. But it never gets above 45ºC, and usually hovers more in the 30-35ºC range.
We honestly did used to heat our old apartment just with our computers. They are basically just more useful space heaters. LOL It was only 1 bedroom, 700 sq ft, and 2 desktops and a laptop kept the place plenty warm. Of course, it probably also helped that we're in California where we don't have to deal with below freezing temperatures very often (although it DOES get into the 30's at night, and lately has hit 30 often)and we were on the 3rd floor, so our downstairs neighbors helped to heat us. Usually a little too well- I'd end up opening a window in the afternoons. ::) We're spread out over 2 floors now, so we have to use actual heaters except for in the office, which still gets too warm.
J. M. Pescado:
Quote from: katenigma on 2007 January 04, 00:25:13
Not true, bigger fans move more air, but can do so quietly. It's not the air that makes the noise, after all, it's usually how well the motor is greased and how its built. There are also things that can be done to MAKE things quieter, like rubber washers to keep it from rattling so much.
Actually, it *IS* the air that makes the noise. My old fans, before I moved to the compressor case, produced a noise that sounded like a jet engine. You were absolutely not to stick your hands in the fan unless you didn't want them anymore.
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