hannesh93 comments on My computer build now includes a piece of structural 8.5x11 printer paper.

My computer build now includes a piece of structural 8.5x11 printer paper. (fed.eitilt.life)

submitted 2 years ago by sam@fed.eitilt.life to c/programmerhumor@lemmy.ml

36 comments fedilink hide all child comments

My computer build now includes a piece of structural 8.5x11 printer paper.

I tracked the tapping noise to the case fan, poked at it a bit, and realized it got perfectly happy with just a bit of upward support. So, a bit of bridging between that and the top of the card cutouts just below, and I have a near-silent computer again! (Ignore the dust, that's the next task.) #lowtechtech

Via: @programmerhumor@lemmy.ml

A close photo of the interior of a computer tower, looking toward the rear panel where a fan is fastened to the case. Wedged below the fan's housing is a thickly-folded stack of white paper.

[–] hannesh93@feddit.org -2 points 2 years ago (9 children)

Until the computer heats up enough to set fire to the paper 😅

permalink

fedilink

source

hideshow 9 child comments

[–] FangedWyvern42@lemmy.world 29 points 2 years ago

If your PC is that hot, you have bigger issues.

permalink

fedilink

source

parent

[–] BearGun@ttrpg.network 20 points 2 years ago (4 children)

According to this article, the average temp for paper to ignite is ~230° C (or ~455° F, Fahrenheit 451 anyone?). Your PC will never reach those temps short of a serious electrical issue, and then you have bigger problems than a piece of paper burning up.

permalink

fedilink

source

parent

hideshow 4 child comments