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09-19-2004, 12:31 AM
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|  Dell XPS My computer is too noisy! I was wondering if i could change the fans on it and make it quieter. or if i could put a liquid cooling system on it. suggestions
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09-19-2004, 02:28 AM
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| Yea, you could always get new fans, or transfer it to a new case and put in a liquid cooling system. Keep in mind that Dell cases aren't good for modding. Your computer is awesome though. Just get a new case and a liquid cooling system. Then you could overclock without fear.
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09-19-2004, 06:56 AM
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09-19-2004, 09:14 AM
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09-20-2004, 10:29 PM
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| thanks for the replys guys. now i'll think about what to do
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09-21-2004, 11:36 AM
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| You can't oc dells I thought. Aren't they locked because they use intel mobos?
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09-21-2004, 03:03 PM
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  | His sig says that he has an Asus.
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09-21-2004, 05:20 PM
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09-21-2004, 05:58 PM
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| well yea thats what I meant.
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