Computers and Related Hardware/Software

Anime Dad wrote:. but if I use Speedfan to reduce the speed to 70%, it's quiet.

And the CPU goes into meltdown. :beaten:

Terryb wrote:

replace it with one that's quiet(er)? or use speedfan to adjust the RPM to make it less noisy.

If I adjust the RPM, I don't want it to overheat!

Replacing it, might be a good idea. But I have never done that before. I don't want to screw it up, and ruin it. I suppose I can get it done, but that will take a long time.

Do you have any recommendations of a good, quite CPU fan? One that is compatible with my CPU? or any advice on how to change the fan?

I heard replacing a CPU fan is never a good thing!

:victory:

bmwracer wrote:
And the CPU goes into meltdown. :beaten:

Nope :) It also gives you an indication of the CPU and system temp. If it starts going up, I just increase the speed. I have found that 70% is fine on all but the hottest days. I'll probably reduce it a bit in winter.

uhno wrote:

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I heard replacing a CPU fan is never a good thing!

:victory:

just make sure the CFM is at least as high as the one being replaced.

krim wrote:

just make sure the CFM is at least as high as the one being replaced.

Probably a stupid question..... :bonk: but what's the CFM?

uhno wrote:

Probably a stupid question..... :bonk: but what's the CFM?

Cubic Feet/Minute, IIRC. it's how much air the fan is pushing.

krim wrote:

Cubic Feet/Minute, IIRC. it's how much air the fan is pushing.

Thnx! How do I find that out? Gomen....for all the questions!

uhno wrote:

Thnx! How do I find that out? Gomen....for all the questions!

you can look on the existing fan, if it has a label, look up the model # on the manufacturers website. If not... well, get a fan that's rated for a proc higher than yours

uhno wrote:

I heard replacing a CPU fan is never a good thing!

:victory:

wrong, using the stock cooling is more like the thing not to do. Why?
because they are noisy and usually performance is really bad too.

But you can't go wrong with Arctic Cooling, Zalman or Thermalright. They make universal heatsinks. Ranging from $20-40 you can get a really decent one.

don't worry about CFM, but it stands for Cubic Feet Minute, the ammount of air being moved. Larger/better heatsink means you require less CFM to cool your CPU.

The material used in the heatsink also is important, all copper ones are the best because Copper conducts more heat than aluminum, but are bit more expensive. You'll also find heatsinks that are made of copper mixed with alu or even with heatpipes. If you look around you'll find the weirdest designs these days. This also explains why stockcoolers are usually bad: they are made of alu, and have a noisy (fast spinning) fan to make up for it.

Terryb wrote:

wrong, using the stock cooling is more like the thing not to do. Why?
because they are noisy and usually performance is really bad too.

But you can't go wrong with Arctic Cooling, Zalman or Thermalright. They make universal heatsinks. Ranging from $20-40 you can get a really decent one.

don't worry about CFM, but it stands for Cubic Feet Minute, the ammount of air being moved. Larger/better heatsink means you require less CFM to cool your CPU.

The material used in the heatsink also is important, all copper ones are the best because Copper conducts more heat than aluminum, but are bit more expensive. You'll also find heatsinks that are made of copper mixed with alu or even with heatpipes. If you look around you'll find the weirdest designs these days. This also explains why stockcoolers are usually bad: they are made of alu, and have a noisy (fast spinning) fan to make up for it.

@Krim and Terryb <---- I Thank You both!

I'm gonna look into buying a Zalman CPU fan! I heard they make really good ones! Hopefully an all cooper one, as Terryb suggests.

I'm gonna do some research to see which fan is compatible with my system. Mobo, etc all matter I'm guessing....

:victory:

krim wrote:you can look on the existing fan, if it has a label, look up the model # on the manufacturers website. If not... well, get a fan that's rated for a proc higher than yours

Of course, typically the higher the CFM, the noisier the fan. :sweat:

true, but there are some exceptions... i swapped out my PSU fan w/ a slightly higher CFM but a tad quietr. I also swapped out my 120 Sunon for a 120 Pabst and it's so much quieter than the Sunon w/ 10 more CFM rating.

The CFM ratings alone are not important, the noise/cfm ratio is, since every company measurement/tests are performed under different circumstances, but they all claim to be most quiet too :hehe:

There's so much I wanna know about computers, and yet so little I know. Can be very frustrating!!!! :banghead:

:victory:

I wouldn't call it frustrating, there's a sea of information on the net (hmm, I sound like Project 2501 -ROFL) :hehe: and it's rather fun too, to learn more about anything, there's virtually no limit.

wait till you have to pick watercooling parts, now THAT'S frustrating :sweat:
I just ordered a new pump and cpublock to go with it, and new tubing. Don't ask why, once in a while I just feel like replacing my parts instead of cleaning the loop.

Terryb wrote:I wouldn't call it frustrating, there's a sea of information on the net (hmm, I sound like Project 2501 -ROFL) :hehe: and it's rather fun too, to learn more about anything, there's virtually no limit.

wait till you have to pick watercooling parts, now THAT'S frustrating :sweat:
I just ordered a new pump and cpublock to go with it, and new tubing. Don't ask why, once in a while I just feel like replacing my parts instead of cleaning the loop.

I know there's a ton of stuff on the net, I like reading that sort of stuff! I find learning about computers really fun. I dunno why, but I'm really interested in them.

I guess it's frustrating cause when there's a problem with my computer, I don't know how to fix it. Like my PSU started making weird noises, and it was under warranty, so I got a new one that just came in yesterday. I have never changed a PSU before, and I'm scared that I'm gonna mess something up. There's so many wires, and I don't know where they all go. I guess not having the experience is what frustrates me!!! You know? Like not knowing....

Hmmm - The Puppet Master - a nice name for you! :hehe: - Artificial Intelligence!! :hehe: So your secret has been revealed!!!!!

:victory:

Ah, the fun of assembling hardware, can only be learned by doing it. You'll probably get an instruction manual with both the PSU and Mobo. Do it a few times and you can dream it.

To help reminding which cables were attached: just write down which cables were attached before, or even take photos to remind you.

No I won't just hack into your cyberbrain and take over. (geez, that was cheesy :bonk: :shakehead:

Terryb wrote:Ah, the fun of assembling hardware, can only be learned by doing it. You'll probably get an instruction manual with both the PSU and Mobo. Do it a few times and you can dream it.

To help reminding which cables were attached: just write down which cables were attached before, or even take photos to remind you.

No I won't just hack into your cyberbrain and take over. (geez, that was cheesy :bonk: :shakehead:

Thnx for the help Terryb!!! :glomp: I'll let u know how it goes. But if you don't hear from me for a while, then you should know that something went wrong!

You must be a huge fan of Ghost in the Shell....I'm guessing!!!

:victory:

uhno wrote:I guess it's frustrating cause when there's a problem with my computer, I don't know how to fix it. Like my PSU started making weird noises, and it was under warranty, so I got a new one that just came in yesterday. I have never changed a PSU before, and I'm scared that I'm gonna mess something up. There's so many wires, and I don't know where they all go. I guess not having the experience is what frustrates me!!! You know? Like not knowing....

Installing a PSU isn't that tough: Just make sure the power is off and make a note of which connectors go where... It's pretty hard to make a mistake, really. :)

uhno wrote:

... I'll let u know how it goes. But if you don't hear from me for a while, then you should know that something went...

I'm starting to get worried :sweat: