[iyonix-support] Re: Graphic cards and noise - warning

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  • Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:14:50 +0200

In message <0e54be794e.wra1th@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
          Gavin Wraith <gavin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Let my experience be a warning to those intending to
> upgrade the graphics card on their Iyonix. I bought
> an NVidia FX5200 card from Neil Spellings at the SE
> show. I had not realized that it had a fan and makes
> quite a noise. This has spoilt for me the pleasure of
> using the Iyonix, which I value for its silence. If
> noise does not matter to you, then the card functions
> admirably, but if it does then make sure that any card
> you buy cools itself silently.

You should look for a different fan. There are bigger ones available
(e.g. on eBay) which are much more silent.

-- 
Herbert

Herbert zur Nedden
German Archimedes Group http://www.gag.de

Herausgeber DER deutschen RISC OS-Zeitschrift.
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