stock P4-1.6A cpu fan noise

Shelly · 04-20-2002, 09:32 AM

I just built 3 P4-1.6As all using the Epox 4BDA motherboards (one for my sister, her hubby, and myself). I am using an ICute 400 watt psu, and the stock fan sounds nice and quiet. They are using some psu that came with their cases ($45 for case and psu together) and their fans are loud as hell. Is this because of a shitty psu that has a large range of voltage scale causing the cpu fan to run faster than necessary?

I have used some 120mm fans before for cooling, so I am used to noisy computers, but they are a little bothered by it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

gogo · 04-20-2002, 11:22 AM

How empty is their case? It could be mostly reverb thet they are hearing.

Example: I had a Antec 80mm in my wifes crammed mid tower and I could just hear that it was on, when I 'borrowed' it foe my mostly empty Inwin full tower I could hear the fan noise and air moving anywhere in the house.

If you can, just lay the hsf in your case with the fan running and see if it's quieter in there. could save a lot of hassle. of course I guess it could make more since that doesn't negate the possible PSU problem.

ECUPirate · 04-24-2002, 10:17 PM

do what I do...
Once you finish assembling the PC, fill the entire case up with packing "peanuts". This lessens the volumn of air in the case, and reduces vibrations. I tried using real peanuts, but the cost was prohibitive, and the little buggers kept getting into my fans.

Question: what do you get when you cross peanuts w/ a Comair Rotron 172mm fan?

Answer: peanut butter. hehe.

gogo · 04-24-2002, 10:36 PM

I used foam insulation once. Quietest PC I ever had. wouldn't turn on, but damn it was quiet

Be careful w/packing peanuts, they tend to hold static a long time.

Brad · 04-25-2002, 05:21 AM

I think ecu is too stupid to understand that concept

gogo · 04-25-2002, 10:33 AM

I had an image of one of the packing peanuts breaking free and getting caught in the draft of the fans. Good reason to have a case winow

Brad · 04-26-2002, 04:44 AM

hehe, it'd actually look quite funny with them all bouncing around, with the only outlet right at the top of the case

04-20-2002, 09:32 AM	#1
Shelly Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 36	stock P4-1.6A cpu fan noise I just built 3 P4-1.6As all using the Epox 4BDA motherboards (one for my sister, her hubby, and myself). I am using an ICute 400 watt psu, and the stock fan sounds nice and quiet. They are using some psu that came with their cases ($45 for case and psu together) and their fans are loud as hell. Is this because of a shitty psu that has a large range of voltage scale causing the cpu fan to run faster than necessary? I have used some 120mm fans before for cooling, so I am used to noisy computers, but they are a little bothered by it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

04-20-2002, 11:22 AM	#2
gogo Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: AK Posts: 246	How empty is their case? It could be mostly reverb thet they are hearing. Example: I had a Antec 80mm in my wifes crammed mid tower and I could just hear that it was on, when I 'borrowed' it foe my mostly empty Inwin full tower I could hear the fan noise and air moving anywhere in the house. If you can, just lay the hsf in your case with the fan running and see if it's quieter in there. could save a lot of hassle. of course I guess it could make more since that doesn't negate the possible PSU problem. __________________ Now, with Retsyn®

04-24-2002, 10:17 PM	#3
ECUPirate Hottest Stank of them All Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Washington, DC area Posts: 533	do what I do... Once you finish assembling the PC, fill the entire case up with packing "peanuts". This lessens the volumn of air in the case, and reduces vibrations. I tried using real peanuts, but the cost was prohibitive, and the little buggers kept getting into my fans. Question: what do you get when you cross peanuts w/ a Comair Rotron 172mm fan? Answer: peanut butter. hehe. __________________ Does a radioactive cat have 18 half lifes? --Kenny my pimpin' rig: ...previously poorly cooled... 486DX-2 66mhz @ 75mhz, 4Mb ram, shared, 256Mb hard drive Onboard VGA, watercooled, of course 16-color monitor, labtec speakers, 28kbs USRobotics modem Windows XP (think about it) Maze 3, DDen GF3 block, Eheim 1250, econoline van HC, 1/2" hose w/ 5/8" fittings Comair 172mm fan

04-24-2002, 10:36 PM	#4
gogo Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: AK Posts: 246	I used foam insulation once. Quietest PC I ever had. wouldn't turn on, but damn it was quiet Be careful w/packing peanuts, they tend to hold static a long time. __________________ Now, with Retsyn®

04-25-2002, 05:21 AM	#5
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	I think ecu is too stupid to understand that concept __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

04-25-2002, 10:33 AM	#6
gogo Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: AK Posts: 246	I had an image of one of the packing peanuts breaking free and getting caught in the draft of the fans. Good reason to have a case winow __________________ Now, with Retsyn®

04-26-2002, 04:44 AM	#7
Brad Thermophile Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nuu Zeeelin Posts: 3,175	hehe, it'd actually look quite funny with them all bouncing around, with the only outlet right at the top of the case __________________ 2x P3 1100's at 1400, Abit VP6, 2x Corsair 256mb PC150 sticks, 20gb 'cuda ATA-III, 2x 40gb 'cuda ATA-IV in raid 0. 20" Trinitron. No fans 2x 2400+ at 2288mhz (16.0 x 143), Iwill MPX2, 2x Kingmax PC-3200 256mb sticks, 4x 20gb 60gxp in Raid 5 on a Promise SX6000. Asus Ti4200 320/630. Cooled by Water

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