Noisy PC fans are a big problem if you prefer listening to music, reading books, or doing things that require concentration at your computer. The annoying distracting buzzing, especially at higher speeds, does not help, but only distracts from what you are doing. But there are a number of ways to avoid or at least reduce this attack.
How to protect yourself from noise
There are many reasons for fan noise. They are conventionally divided into those that can be eliminated on their own and those that require the intervention of a professional from the service center. Since it is obvious that the help of a specialist is an extreme case for those who know how to use basic tools and modern software, it is worth considering what is available to each user.
The fan can be noisy due to high RPM or small diameter, or sometimes both. Replacing a small fan with a larger one can help solve this problem. The large blade size gives better air flow, which does not require high speed and is usually less noisy.
It also happens that the fan starts to make noise due to the drying out of the oil in the rotating part. You will need a screwdriver and some special lubricant to get everything back to normal. Specialized computer stores sell the necessary fan oils. If you are experiencing difficulty in choosing, contact the sales consultant, he will tell you the best option.
In addition to reducing the noise from the fan rotation, you can also resort to other noise protection methods. For example, there are system blocks lined with soundproofing materials from the inside. This gives a good result if it is not possible to replace the fans themselves. You can make such protection yourself using foam rubber or special materials.
As a radical way to combat noise, we can suggest replacing conventional fans with water cooling. In this case, all moving parts are replaced with a special pipe system, pump and radiators. The advantages of such a system are that there is no noise other than the gurgling of water. The cooling efficiency is even higher than that of many other systems. There is a drawback in bulky equipment and the possibility of water leakage.
Special software
You can also reduce noise using special programs. The simplest thing is to use the BIOS settings, where there is a SpeedFan option. In some systems, this value can be adjusted to be optimal in your case. So that there is no overheating and no unnecessary noise.
In addition, there is a separate program with the same name. It is convenient because it works from Windows and does not require knowledge of BIOS. She does the same thing, only much easier.
