new computer arrived on wkend. seems like the case fan is a bit noisy.
i read from somewhere, i can reduce noise by installing another case fan and
making them both run at half speed..
is that right?
do i just connect them up in series??
thanks in advance...
The general concept is correct, that if you increase number of
fans you can proportionally decrease flow from each fan (by
reducing RPM), provided they are stategically located and work in
tandem to move air in similar direction, complementing rather
than fighting against each other.
By "series" I assume you mean putting them back to back? That
usually isn't beneficial except in rare situations where there is
excessive pressure needed... in other words it wouldn't be as
beneficial as resolving the impedance to flow elsewhere, and then
if more flow rate or noise reduction is needed, put them in
parallel instead. If by "series" you instead meant one blowing
into the case at the front and another blowing out at the rear,
that can help, but may not be necessary.
The real answer is that your question is too vague for us to
give a useful reply, without specifics of the case, proposed
mounting locations, system temp, particular fans, etc.
