Dell Fan Size

[SneakyStuff]

What is the size of the exhaust fan on the Dell Dimension 4500? I wanted to buy a replacement exhaust fan that didn't have a temperature sensor, and is quieter than the rickity one i've got now. System

 

[Davegod]

If you already have it, get out the ruler 🙂 Even if you dont want to open it up you should be able to work it out from outside.
Else, I'd assume it would be 80mm. I thought Dell used super duper quieter-than-panaflo NMB fans, not seen a temp sensing one - though I dont exactly pay a lot of attention to Dell PCs.

btw link doesnt work for me

 

[SneakyStuff]

Sorry bout the link, ok, I got an 80mm fan, not only did the connector not work DOH! but the fan didn't fit the sheathe properly, it was too small. So what I need here is a fan with a 4 pin psu connector. I ripped the sticker off my original Dell exhaust fan, and it reads as follows: NMB, model 3612kl-04w-b66, 12v --- DC 0.68A, DC Brushless fan motor. Could the fan be a 92mm? And another question, is there such thing as a 90mm fan? I don't wanna buy the wrong fan... AGAIN! 🙂

 

[whoiswes]

it's a 92mm temperature controlled fan with a proprietary dell connector to the MB.

have the exact same fan in my 400sc.

if you unhook the stock fan and replace it with one that plugs into a molex, you're gonna have issues at boot time with a 'cpu fan failed' message. you can ignore it, but you should know in advance.

the NMB is a pretty good fan, if a little loud....go over to the 400sc unoffical FAQ (google it) and you'll find tons of answers regarding dells. most of them use similar if not identical components.

 

[SneakyStuff]

thanks a lot for your info. I guess i'll just deal with it until I get a new case/mobo 🙁

 

[taterworks]

Go to http://www.silentpcreview.com and read up on quiet stuff.

I just got finished setting up my grandparents' new Dell OptiPlex system, and it had a SensFlow-branded fan that says it is made by Delta Electronics. That is one excellent computer. I've never even seen a 2.8GHz processor before, but it was excellent.

 

[Davegod]

heh, Delta are more famous for their screamers & foccused flow fans, mega airflow fans for deaf people to be abnoxious to the neighbours with [edit: things like these (.pdf)]. Meant to be VERY high quality though, so I wonder if they're pretty damn quiet when at normal or low rpm speeds (I imagine Dell have a lot of interest in fan reliability and reasonable noise level).