Anatomy of Computer Fans

Posted on Saturday, July 03 2010 @ 23:01 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Let's make an in-depth trip inside computer fans and explore one of the most misunderstood components, the bearing.

Here is a snippet: "Computer fans are basically brushless motors with blades attached to them in order to move air. They are common-place inside a computer and can be constructed with different technologies. In this tutorial we will be examining one of the components found in fans that is the subject of a lot of confusion, the bearing."

Check it out at HardwareSecrets.


About the Author

Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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