Thread 2933742

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TRodgers 7/24/2025, 5:02:21 AM No.2933742 [Report] >>2933781 >>2933814 >>2933982 >>2934709

Replacing a PC fan

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Lads, I know you bear greater wisdom than I. If you would spare a moment, I'd hope to seek a proper replacement.
I fear this one is approaching the end.

TRodgers 7/24/2025, 5:12:11 AM No.2933744 [Report] >>2934194

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Oh yes, and here's what we're dealing with in terms of pins.

Anonymous 7/24/2025, 9:59:26 AM No.2933779 [Report] >>2934556

Fans are metric, so that'd be a 120mm fan. Either find the exact same fan model or buy any regular 4-pin fan. 4-pin should usually be compatible with the 5-pin shit you got going. Arctic makes good budget-ish quiet fans. Noctua are slightly fancier but overpriced.

Anonymous 7/24/2025, 10:10:13 AM No.2933781 [Report]

>>2933742 (OP)
It's a 120mm fan with a 4pin PWM connector

TRodgers 7/24/2025, 12:00:17 PM No.2933789 [Report]

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My appreciation is immeasurable, especially since I win a bet with this interaction.
Thank you.

TRodgers 7/24/2025, 12:15:34 PM No.2933790 [Report] >>2933839

I grabbed myself an Arctic BioniX P120. At the earliest, it should arrive by the 4th.
I'll keep you posted.

Anonymous 7/24/2025, 2:51:36 PM No.2933814 [Report] >>2933978 >>2934224

>>2933742 (OP)
There's a hole under the sticker where you can drop some zoom spout oil. Then you manually rotate the fan with your finger and add more oil until it's quiet and smooth.

Anonymous 7/24/2025, 5:26:12 PM No.2933839 [Report] >>2933977

>>2933790
be Quiet! Is the brand you should have bought

TRodgers 7/25/2025, 5:19:44 AM No.2933977 [Report]

>>2933839
Maybe next time

TRodgers 7/25/2025, 5:21:40 AM No.2933978 [Report] >>2933983

>>2933814
Oh snap, I'll check that out

Anonymous 7/25/2025, 6:08:10 AM No.2933982 [Report]

>>2933742 (OP)
Oh boy, a 4 3/4" fan, those are rare.

Anonymous 7/25/2025, 6:09:25 AM No.2933983 [Report]

>>2933978
Most of the cheap fans aren't like that. They are just glued in sealed fans that you can't take apart without breaking. Generally the Noctua fans are considered the best in terms of being quiet and powerful. I myself went with Thermalright cause it was 3 for $10 and the Noctua is 1 for $20.

Anonymous 7/25/2025, 5:30:49 PM No.2934080 [Report]

I've seen 3 and 4 wire PC fans, but never 5 wire PC fans. What's the deal with 5 wires?

Anonymous 7/26/2025, 1:58:30 AM No.2934194 [Report] >>2934223

>>2933744
wtf is that thing?
is that a fan controller for a proprietary 5 pin header?
also why is power a 4 pin standard fan header and not a sata or molex?

TRodgers 7/26/2025, 4:32:32 AM No.2934223 [Report]

>>2934194
It's a refurbished prebuild I bought years ago, I don't know :(

TRodgers 7/26/2025, 4:35:10 AM No.2934224 [Report] >>2934225 >>2934732

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>>2933814
I tried this out, but I couldn't find a way in.
Worth a shot, at least.

TRodgers 7/26/2025, 4:37:16 AM No.2934225 [Report]

>>2934224
I just saw the scratches on the blade. I believe my family member kept prodding the blades to move.

Anonymous 7/27/2025, 10:18:18 AM No.2934556 [Report]

>>2933779
I have gotten a disproportionate number of years from my Noctua fans, so the extra price was worth it.

Anonymous 7/27/2025, 11:06:45 PM No.2934709 [Report] >>2934730

>>2933742 (OP)
Here's what you want to do, take an industrial sized fan. Put the pin onto a relay to switch on the big fan when the computer starts. Cut out the side panel and mount the industrial sized fan to it. Add Aztec death whistles to the tips of the industrial size fan.

No idea what the sense in this exercise is, but you will have fixed your fan. And upgraded it.

TRodgers 7/28/2025, 1:17:21 AM No.2934730 [Report] >>2934746

>>2934709
That's a horrible idea . .

. . But I already have a few of the needed materials lying around, sooo

Anonymous 7/28/2025, 1:35:21 AM No.2934732 [Report] >>2934903

>>2934224
Anon you got bamboozled, theres no point in oiling your computer fan. The lubricant is behind a gasket.

Anonymous 7/28/2025, 2:19:49 AM No.2934746 [Report]

>>2934730
ABOMINATIONS FOR THE ABOMINATIONS THREAD!

Do make a video of it running, it will be sure to scare the bejeezus out of any neighbors. And wear earpro when turning it on unless you want a tinitus

Anonymous 7/28/2025, 8:17:52 PM No.2934876 [Report] >>2934902

This is hardly a /diy/ thing. You're just replacing a premade item with a premade item. I don't blame you for not posting it on /g/ though, given the absolute state of that board.

TRodgers 7/28/2025, 10:03:52 PM No.2934902 [Report]

>>2934876
Oh, I posted here because I'm stupid.
My thought process for posting here because technically, I could hire someone, but the service charges are usually more than the products related . .
. . You may be right though.