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new fan needed?

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  • 22-07-2016 11:54pm
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    liaml1974
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭


    hi, my fan is getting noisy, can someone recommend a good fan for my pc.
    the pc is a AMD quadcore 8gb 1tb 4.2ghz. i dont know how to get compatable fan for this pc. i'd like one as silent as possible
    thanks


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    MarkAnthony
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    Fasn as in CPU cooler?

    If you just need a fan I'm assuming it's 120mm - pretty much anything by Noctua.


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    liaml1974
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭liaml1974


    thanks for your reply, i open the pc, switched it on and its the small fan on the motherboard thats making the noise. what is this called and what would be a good make for the spec above?
    thanks


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    MarkAnthony
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    Can you post a picture?

    A MB fan might be more of a pain to get. You *MAY* be able to do without it though.


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    wotzgoingon
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    I'd say he is talking about the CPU fan and he deffo needs that.


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    MarkAnthony
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    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    I'd say he is talking about the CPU fan and he deffo needs that.

    Doesn't sound like it given I asked him if it was the CPU cooler but either way, don't do anything OP until you've posted a picture.


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    wotzgoingon
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    Oh yeah I just re-read through the posts and he also said it is a small fan so probably not CPU cooler fan.


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    liaml1974
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭liaml1974


    didnt take a picture but wrote down the number on it 1A02C3w00. googled it and its a aluminium heatsink and fan. is ther any better, less noisy ones than this, also do i buy just the fan or the whole unit? thanks


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    MarkAnthony
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    liaml1974 wrote: »
    didnt take a picture but wrote down the number on it 1A02C3w00. googled it and its a aluminium heatsink and fan. is ther any better, less noisy ones than this, also do i buy just the fan or the whole unit? thanks

    That would be the CPU cooler... :pac: as wotzgoingon says, you defo need that!


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    wotzgoingon
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    liaml1974 wrote: »
    didnt take a picture but wrote down the number on it 1A02C3w00. googled it and its a aluminium heatsink and fan. is ther any better, less noisy ones than this, also do i buy just the fan or the whole unit? thanks

    You can get aftermarket ones alright. Just make sure it is compatible with your CPU socket.


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    liaml1974
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭liaml1974


    right, so do i need to replace the whole unit with paste etc, or just the fan bit. also can someone recommend a good quiet one that will last. thanks


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    MarkAnthony
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    liaml1974 wrote: »
    right, so do i need to replace the whole unit with paste etc, or just the fan bit. also can someone recommend a good quiet one that will last. thanks

    What processor is it?


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    liaml1974
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭liaml1974


    AMD quadcore 8gb 1tb 4.2ghz.
    is this it or how do i find out, sorry for stupid questions. im on windows 10


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    wotzgoingon
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    Right click on the windows logo on bottom left of screen, then task manager, more details, Performance and then CPU and it should tell you there.


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    liaml1974
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭liaml1974


    thanks. hope this helps
    CPU AMD A8-660k APU radeon(tm)HD graphics


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    wotzgoingon
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    This should do you as I doubt you overclock it.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Alpine-64-PLUS-Sockets/dp/B007BVCBOE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469315665&sr=8-1&keywords=Amd+cpu+cooler


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    MarkAnthony
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    wotzgoingon wrote: »
    This should do you as I doubt you overclock it.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arctic-Alpine-64-PLUS-Sockets/dp/B007BVCBOE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469315665&sr=8-1&keywords=Amd+cpu+cooler

    I've had bad experience with that alpine stuff. I actually don't know about AMD, sorry so can't offer an alternative.


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    wotzgoingon
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    I just clicked that link for amazon.co.uk that I posted up, it is redirected to amazon.com for some strange reason.

    Just go to amazon.co.uk and put this below in the search bar.

    Arctic Alpine 64 PLUS - 100 Watt Low Noise CPU Cooler for AMD Sockets FM2+, FM1, AM3+, AM3, AM2+, AM2, 939


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    liaml1974
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭liaml1974


    thanks everybody for the help


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    liaml1974
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭liaml1974


    hi, now i need a 120mm dc brushless fan, any recommendation for quiet ones, for amd pc or are they universally compatable, thanks. whats best type, bearing, brushless, etc


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    K.O.Kiki
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    liaml1974 wrote: »
    hi, now i need a 120mm dc brushless fan, any recommendation for quiet ones, for amd pc or are they universally compatable, thanks. whats best type, bearing, brushless, etc

    Hi liaml1974,
    did you end up buying the linked Arctic Alpine 64 PLUS?

    It can not use any fan other than the one it came with.

    If you need a 120mm case fan, the Sharkoon Silent Eagle is very well reviewed.


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    liaml1974
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭liaml1974


    K.O.Kiki wrote: »
    Hi liaml1974,
    did you end up buying the linked Arctic Alpine 64 PLUS?

    It can not use any fan other than the one it came with.

    If you need a 120mm case fan, the Sharkoon Silent Eagle is very well reviewed.
    yep i got the alpine in the link, its working well. ill look at the case fan you posted thanks.


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