Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System with Subwoofer
Computer Overheating - Increase Airflow to Lengthen Your PC’s Lifespan
Computer overheating damages components, and can even kill your PC. While the causes of overheating are many, one key to overcoming it is airflow. If you can increase the airflow in your computer’s case, damaging heat will be continuously removed.
Fortunately, there are some fairly easy means of getting heat out of your case, and circulating air through all the components. The most obvious is an extra fan.
If you have an unused fan port of any size, from 40mm to 120mm, you can install a fan. This is easy to do. They’re mounted with just 4 screws, and can be attached by a standard Molex plug by means of a 3 to 4 pin adapter. The adapter will almost always be included with the fan. Perhaps the best thing of all about these fans is their price. They cost about $5 for an 80mm, and around $10 for a 120mm.
If you don’t have a fan port, and don’t want to go to the trouble of case modification to make one, there is still a fan you can use. It’s a turbine fan, that mounts in a PCI slot. They’re thin, only the width of a slot, and somewhat disk shaped. Despite their small size, they can pull more air out of a PC than a regular 80mm fan. They can be attached to a Molex plug, and cost about $10.
Another way to attack the problem of airflow is to remove obstructions in the case. One place to start is with the IDE cables. Often called “ribbon cables” these connect your hard drive and CD/DVD to the motherboard. They can also block air to these components, allowing heat to pool. Ribbon cables can now be replaced with rounded ATA cables, which take up less space, allow air to circulate, and are much less susceptible to damage. They cost $5 each.
Michael Quarles is the author of the book Building a PC for Beginners.
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Logitech X-540 Reviews and Ratings (Top 10)
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Top #1 Logitech X-540 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System with SubwooferOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by J. Jackson (USA) 2010-07-25 Exceeded my expectations. The speakers sound great and the bass has enough punch to fill my room. Very quick and easy to hook up. Just one note on the back speakers. The wires are not extremely long so keep this in mind when designing your set up.... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #2 Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker SystemOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by puromacho mexicano (USA) 2010-07-28 para mis amigos que les gusta el alto volumen y el woofer potente en la musica, video y juegos.... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #3 Logitech Z-5500 THX-Certified 5.1 Digital Surround Sound Speaker SystemOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by B. Jenkins (CHARLOTTE, NC) 2010-07-10 this system is incredible. it will go as loud as you want it to and it will put out as much bass as you can handle...if you compare it other computer surround sound systems it, it reigns supreme. if you compare it to other home surround sound system it hold its own, but the only slight disadvantage when comparing it to home systems is that the sou... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #4 Logitech Z-5300e THX-Certified 280-Watt 5.1 Surround Sound PC and GamingOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by Demiko Dracket (USA) 2009-09-12 Purchased these speakers used but the quality level was still great! Use the audio ports on the motherboard and quality of sound produced is wonderful. No need for extra sound card because I'm only using it for home listening pleasure. Overall a great purchase and great price TOO!!!!... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #5 Logitech Z-5300e THX-Certified 280-Watt 5.1 Surround Sound PC and GamingOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by E. Nguyen (Lincoln, NE. USA) 2008-11-02 For $100.49, I don't think I've ever spent that amount sooo well. These speakers are ridiculously loud, even at halfway. My house shakes when it's a little past the 1/4 mark. The only bad thing is the really short cords and the center speaker doesn't have holes where it can be mounted on the wall like the rear left and right ones. Along with the... Read more reviews | ||
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Top #6 Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker SystemOverall Rating (8/10) |
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| Review by CJ Lodman (Syracuse, NY, US) 2010-05-14 I ordered the Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System so I could listen to my I-pod. I never would have imagined that the sounds would be so loud and clear...I am so happy that I bought this speaker system that I recommended it to my friends so they can enjoy their music too!!! Oooh yeah and I purchased mine used, its beautiful, you can't beat the price... Read more reviews | ||
