Do you really need a PSU fan?

[dfi]

Say you have a 300 watt PSU. Can you just rip out the fan? Does the PSU need it? Or does the case itself need it more?

dfi

 

[Mikewarrior2]

In most power supplies, the fan is there mainly to cool the power supply. Its case cooling benefits are usually minimal. THere are exceptions.

I would say that you need the fan in there. If noise is a concern, you could always try a quieter fan. But a fan is better than no fan since power supply components do run hot.


Mike

 

[JoeBleed]

Yes you do need a psu fan!!! especialy on a 300 watt with any kind of a load. I recently replaced a 145 watt psu because the fan went out and the psu destroyed itself. Componets heated up, expanded, and eventualy poped open. neet looking. like mike said. if noise is a concern, get a quieter fan. or if you feel you need a case fan....then just spend about 10 bucks and buy one. cheep ones work for a while. they just teend to be noiser and some don't move as much air as expensive ones do.

 

[V]

Absolutely. The components the the PSU get very hot. They will melt without a fan.

 

[simonkao]

MY PS IS HOT!!!

A fan is essential

 

[Swanny]

I would definatly recommend leaving the fan in there.