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Topic: Replace S15 PSU fans? (Read 171 times)

hero member
Activity: 2534
Merit: 623
February 27, 2020, 03:59:30 PM
#5
Thanks for the relpy!

Even the psu fans?  I know the big boys that cool the chips need to blast away, but does the psu get super hot and need a jet engine loud tiny fan?

Also philipma1957, I seem to remember you have a good box design, do you have a video or pics of how you put it together?  Or even more ideal the materials you used?

The PSU fans are small for space saving. They are essentially server PSUs and the fans MUST spin insanely fast to get enough airflow (and pressure) to cool the psu. Noctua fans aren't designed for that at all.
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Activity: 277
Merit: 70
February 27, 2020, 01:53:51 PM
#3
Thanks for the relpy!

Even the psu fans?  I know the big boys that cool the chips need to blast away, but does the psu get super hot and need a jet engine loud tiny fan?

Also philipma1957, I seem to remember you have a good box design, do you have a video or pics of how you put it together?  Or even more ideal the materials you used?
legendary
Activity: 4256
Merit: 8551
'The right to privacy matters'
February 27, 2020, 01:33:55 PM
#2
No No No No No

build a box or run on low speed.

These fans must whale away to keep gear cool.

Noctua will simply over heat the unit.
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Activity: 277
Merit: 70
February 27, 2020, 01:19:18 PM
#1
I know I can build a box, and likely will, but has anyone tried to replace the PSU fans to help with the high pitch whine?  If so, does anyone have a recommendation for model that is quieter?  Was thinking maybe a noctua branded one.  Thanks for the help!
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