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Making an old computer quieter

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Mar 15, 2026756 views
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I have an old Athlon XP computer that I've been using as a Smoothie Router for about 3 years now, after my first Smoothie router (a Pentium 2 266Mhz) died. One of the most aggravating things about this computer is the fact that its noisy. I have built recent computers that have been quiet, but my s…

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Coding Horror has an awsome post on how to make a PC quieter Which includes Minimize the number of fans in your system Control the speed of your fans Dampen your hard drive Use noise-reduction materials. Starting with the right parts helps a lot. Fo…

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