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Very Noisy Computer Fan.

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  • SteveJH200
    SteveJH200 Posts: 369 Forumite
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    This is what the Zalman fan regulator does - it can be used on CPU and case fans. Less fiddly than soldering in a resistor and more controllable. It fits between the fan and the motherboard connection and you can stick the regulator outside of the case on the rear with a sticky pad (supplied). They are only about £4 too.
  • Atomic_guy
    Atomic_guy Posts: 162 Forumite
    SteveJH200 wrote: »
    This is what the Zalman fan regulator does - it can be used on CPU and case fans. Less fiddly than soldering in a resistor and more controllable. It fits between the fan and the motherboard connection and you can stick the regulator outside of the case on the rear with a sticky pad (supplied). They are only about £4 too.

    Much appreciated for your information. Do you have any web links
    where I can find the regulator?
  • SteveJH200
    SteveJH200 Posts: 369 Forumite
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    edited 29 July 2011 at 4:41PM
    I can't post links yet as I'm new here but Google 'Quiet PC' as they sell them and all the other goodies as well.

    BTW I don't work for them, I have just been impressed by their service and advice.

    There are two different regulators - one for the 2 pin CPU fan and another for the 3 pin PWR fan - they sell them both.
  • pineapple
    pineapple Posts: 6,938 Forumite
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    Dave_C wrote: »
    Past experience has shown that a noisy fan is a sign of immanent failure.
    Not necessarily. My computer is a few years old but it has made the same noise from the off.
  • SteveJH200
    SteveJH200 Posts: 369 Forumite
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    Atomic_guy wrote: »
    Much appreciated for your information. Do you have any web links
    where I can find the regulator?

    Tried to PM you the link 3 times but it shows as not being sent for some reason.
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