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Loud CPU Fan

Aug 5, 2004 2:49PM PDT

I Built a new computer with a stock Intel 3 Ghz CPU and Fan. The Fan is unbelieveable loud. Is this a common problem with the Intel Fans? Should I just buy a less loud aftermarket fan? Any thoughts on why it's so loud? Thanks for any help.

Russ

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Re: Loud CPU Fan by INTEL?
Aug 5, 2004 11:28PM PDT

My Intel supplied fans have been very quiet.

If you got some third party fan, I'd believe it, but do call the supplier and ask for an exchange.

Bob

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Re: Loud CPU Fan by INTEL?
Aug 6, 2004 5:00AM PDT

Nope, it's a stock Intel fan. It is so LOUD. any thoughts?

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Re: Loud CPU Fan by INTEL?
Aug 6, 2004 5:11AM PDT

Also, put in a new case at the same time as CPU. Could it be the fault of the case? Thanks

Russ

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Re: Loud CPU Fan by INTEL? Hmm...
Aug 6, 2004 5:15AM PDT

Power down and check the fan blade area to see if anything is touching the fan blades as they spin around. Every once in awhile, someone will have a bent blade or a cable the is in the wrong place, but I bought some Intel HSFs to replace some third party fans so to drop some noise.

Bob