Can I replace the fan on this heatsink?

[Dragon365]

Hello, I have one of these heatsinks, and I think that the fan is beginning to die. Do you think it is possible to replace the fan with another one, or am I stuck having to get a new heatsink. If I can replace it, are there any good, quiet fans you guys can recommend? Thanks.

 

[Cogman]

yes you can replace it. Just unscrew the fan And screw in another in its place. I would look at newegg and SVC for fans. Remember that DBA is sound CFM is air flow. Hire CFM is good and Lower DBA is good.

 

[Corporate Thug]

neweggs shipping on fans is ridiculous, look at a local B&M for a simple coolermaster fan

 

[Dragon365]

The problem is that this is a rare 70mm fan. Nexfan stocks the same fan, and that is my only option other than the TMD fans. Also, I think the problem is that the fan is spinning 700rpm faster than it is supposed to - do you think a fanmate could remedy the problem?

 

[Zepper]

You could always use an 80-70mm adapter (at SVC) and put a quieter 80mm fan on there. Not too hard to rig that. It'll be cooler too - gets rid of the hot spot under the fan hub.
..bh.
:sun: !