Heatsink fans

[Chrisdragon]

Has anyone here replaced a damaged Volcano 9 heatsink fan, cause I need to do so. I am getting a replacement fan soon to replace the fan that's missing a fanblade.

 

[godmare]

You will have to be careful not to strip out the screw holes on the heatsink shroud, they are very soft. If you're replacing your fan with the stock accursed Smart Fan 2, take off that god-forsaken Tt steel grill and save your ears.

 

[Chrisdragon]

How does removing the Tt grill make is sound quieter?

 

[OulOat]

So what did you stick inside the fan while it was on?

 

[BG4533]

Originally posted by: Chrisdragon
How does removing the Tt grill make is sound quieter?

The grills tend to vibrate and create more noise. They also probably restrict airflow and create turnbulance.

If you want to create a new blade for the fan, you are probably out of luck. There wouldnt be a way to balance it. Airflow would suffer and it would vibrate horribly.

Brian

 

[Chrisdragon]

That long, thin tube that's used to blow compressed air got too friendly/close with the fan