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where can i buy a RHEOSTAT from?

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Old 13 June 2002, 09:45 AM
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i want to quieten my CPU fan by dropping the speed very slightly (globalwin, just a tad too loud) CPU is running at 46C full load so not a problem there.. i want to do this using a variable resistor (rheostat) but can't find anywhere to buy the one 1 want... 25ohm 3W, maplins list a 100ohm 2W on their site but would rather get the other, any ideas??
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breakers yard mate

try your local friendly dismanlter

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Not sure they do a rheostat, but they are worth a look for an alternative http://www.quietpc.com/products.html
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http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatal...sories_27.html
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Cheers MS, nice one.... thought they'd only have the baybus stuff
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