On the Importance of Cleaning your filter...
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On the Importance of Cleaning your filter...
Lately, my Seasonic PSU was ramping up to maximum speed.... a LOT. Normally, it only ramps up when under load (i.e., gaming), but it was doing it as soon as I booted up Windows.
After 3 weeks of this, I finally (today) got around to taking off the front Bezel and cleaning the filter. No pics, sorry to say, but it was FILTHY after 8 months. After cleaning it out, the PSU can now get the cool air from the bottom of the case, and it runs quieter.
So, keep this in mind if you have filters on your case, and it seems like things are getting louder.
After 3 weeks of this, I finally (today) got around to taking off the front Bezel and cleaning the filter. No pics, sorry to say, but it was FILTHY after 8 months. After cleaning it out, the PSU can now get the cool air from the bottom of the case, and it runs quieter.
So, keep this in mind if you have filters on your case, and it seems like things are getting louder.
Check out this thread. There's even a link to a photo of a dust clogged Zalman 7000.
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