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***glc*** · 03-02-2003, 12:13 PM

Dells only have one large low RPM case fan (on the back) blowing IN and no CPU fan - the CPU is cooled by a huge passive heatsink and a plastic duct from the rear fan. The power supply fan sucks the hot air out. That's why they are so quiet.

03-02-2003, 12:13 PM	#3
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,715	Dells only have one large low RPM case fan (on the back) blowing IN and no CPU fan - the CPU is cooled by a huge passive heatsink and a plastic duct from the rear fan. The power supply fan sucks the hot air out. That's why they are so quiet.