From fb89ff938443fdac1d0ca080ecbab51c8db7bafa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: japplejuice <26143675+japplejuice@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2019 21:51:16 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Adjusted wording in "Environmental Considerations" section (#29714) Adjusted the wording and grammar in the "Environmental Considerations" section to increase readability and to better follow the sentence structure. --- guide/english/computer-hardware/cooling/index.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/guide/english/computer-hardware/cooling/index.md b/guide/english/computer-hardware/cooling/index.md index 86337dd359..c16d224c21 100644 --- a/guide/english/computer-hardware/cooling/index.md +++ b/guide/english/computer-hardware/cooling/index.md @@ -16,12 +16,12 @@ Cooling devices are available for individual parts on the computer. The two most ## Environmental Considerations -* Keep it clean - Dust can clog up fans, heat sinks and act an an insulating layer trapping heat. Use compressed air to clean dust from the internal components. Maintenance of liquid cooling systems should be considered as well. Many forms of liquid cooling require regular flushing to keep the tubes clean. +* Keep it clean - Dust can clog up fans, heat sinks can act as an insulating layer trapping heat. Use compressed air to clean dust from the internal components. Maintenance of liquid cooling systems should be considered as well. Many forms of liquid cooling require regular flushing to keep the tubes clean. * Make sure to keep the room clean to keep dust and hair out of the fans and cooling systems to keep them functioning properly. * Case Covers - Contrary to what you read on the internet, keeping the case covers on the computer will aid cooling. Absence of the case covers disrupts air flow and can actually increase the heat inside the case. * Room ventilation - Place the computer in a neutral location away from the rooms environmental registers. Keep the computer away from room heaters or vents at all times. * Room placement - Keep the computer away from windows or areas of strong sunlight exposure. Placement in closets can also provide challenges to cooling. The case should be located in a way that allows good airflow. It is recommended to keep the computer away from any carpet-like material, which can easily bring dust into the computer. -* Placement next to other computers - Locating the computer away from other equipment allows air to flow in and out of the computer. Placement close to other equipment can constrict air flow and increase heat. +* Space around the computer - Locating the computer away from other equipment allows air to flow in and out of the computer. Placement close to other equipment can constrict air flow and increase heat. * Fan Air-Flow Direction - Notice the direction the computer case's fans blow air. You want cool air coming in and hot air to exhaust out. Keeping cool air coming in helps control the temperature rating inside the case, which may assist in the life span of the hardware. * Cable Management - Having a rat's nest of cables can disrupt airflow and make your computer run hotter. It is recommended to take some time to cable manage after building a computer, as it can increase the lifespan of your computer in the future. There are various accessories that can help with cable management. Some examples are zip ties, velcro ties and cable sleeves.