Front Fan
Would sticking a table fan in front of a computer vent work for cooling?
I really don't want to buy a computer fan, so I got this whacked out idea of sticking a generic but somewhat powerful table fan, next to one of the ventilation grates, in my computer for cooling. The grate happens to be really close to my graphics card, so would it cool down my graphics card?
Would it work?
Would it damage my system?
Are there any other cheap/free methods for cooling down a system?
Do like most of us techs do. Take off the side and just allow the table fan to flow over everything inside.
Just remember to clean the fan blades regularly and to blow out the dust bunnies.
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