aaron kulkis cmiqlkx91hotpopcom rajko wrote sunday 17 february 2008 051055 basil chupin wrote started using aftermarket fans several years ago better cooling lower quieter fanspeeds result using largerdiameter fans bigger diameter fan bigger diameter spindle bigger dead spot air blown also heatdissipating part cpu heatsink located small fans used computer spindle motor bearings usually almost size trick bigger diameter propeller rotate slower size motor anyway due better efficiency longer blades blow air instead blowing user ear drums second havent seen cpu cooling solution bigger fan funnel keep air flowing cpu somewhere direction many dont funnel longenough standoff deadspot doesnt reach heat sink anyways wed 06 aug 2008 104351 0500 opensuse unstable system culprit