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    Fan noise in HP Pavilion dv6458se

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Leslie Kline, Aug 5, 2007.

  1. Leslie Kline

    Leslie Kline Newbie

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    I just bought this computer and although it is beautiful, I can't stand the fan noise. It is even louder than my 3 year-old Sony Vaio. Can I do something to reduce this noise? Have someone heard of any device to lower the fan sound? Thank you, now I am a very sad buyer.
     
    Leslie Kline, Aug 5, 2007
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  2. spmulk989

    spmulk989 Notebook Geek

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    check your power settings. if its on high performance the fan will be louder than if its on power saver
     
    spmulk989, Aug 5, 2007
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  3. Algus

    Algus Notebook Deity

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    Louder then a VAIO? That's gotta be an exaggeration :p
     
    Algus, Aug 5, 2007
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