[RndTbl] Noisy fan

R Rodd richard.rodd at gmail.com
Tue Feb 2 19:32:31 CST 2021


Just in case we've overlooked the obvious (to me at least), does Memory
Express not carry a replacement?

It has been my go-to spot for local parts for years now .. I just wish
there was another location on the east side of the Red somewhere to reduce
travel time.



On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 7:24 PM Adam Thompson <athompso at athompso.net> wrote:

> IIRC, the fan depends on the CPU, the motherboard socket, and the case
> dimensions/clearance.  I've found a vague reference to this fan being used
> on an AM3 socket, does that describe your situation?  If so, the forum
> poster I found replaced his AVC fan with a "Be Quiet!" brand "Shadow Rock
> TF2" (https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1074) which may or may not fit
> your case.  (And holy cow is it ever expensive!)
>
> On a related note, Google Translate does a horrible job of translating
> Hungarian to English.  (
> https://prohardver.hu/tema/milyen_cpu_hutot_vegyek_2/hsz_73341-73360.html)
>
> Its Bulgarian is almost as bad (
> https://www.ebowsos.com/ru/products/avc-7020-dv07020b12u-12v-0-7a-4wire-cooling-fan
> ).
>
>
> Bottom line: it looks like you currently have a 70mm x 70mm x 20mm fan
> designed for an AM3 socket.
>
> The closest match I've found so far is:
> https://www.amazon.ca/Cooler-Master-Am2-Am3-Cpu/dp/B004X5TGO4
>
> Everything else I can find is both enormous and expensive.
>
> YMMV, good luck!
>
> -Adam
>
>
> On 2021-01-31 17:24, Kevin McGregor wrote:
>
> I have a noisy CPU fan. Does anyone know where I can get a reasonably
> priced replacement? It makes an annoying whine when above idle speed. See
> pic below if I can attach it. 3-pin motherboard connection.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
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