Fan noise

[sayresy]

My new desktop PC arrived yesterday and it is really great apart from a very winy-noisy fan. Never had a FAT PC before and is this normal?
I can hear the fan wiring from outside the room. Is it because it's a basic case fan and not a super quiet style fan that maybe I should have ordered separately.

STYLISH BLACK/SILVER TRIDENT CASE + 2 FRONT USB
Could you suggest a fan that would run in this case to replace this noisy one.
So glad that you guys pack the box so well as the DPD driver just launched my box from the van onto the ground - not good for a delicate machine. Will contact DPD today and make this comment to them.

Thanks

 

[keynes]

You could get a silent 120mm case fan, is the sound at idle or when gaming?

 

[sayresy]

You could get a silent 120mm case fan, is the sound at idle or when gaming?

Idle - any website suggestions for silent fans - ??

 

[Boozad]

Try Dabs.

 

[steaky360]

There are many silent fans you can choose from, as Boozad suggested
Dabs sell quiet fans: http://www.dabs.com/search?q=quiet%20case%20fan
Amazon too: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=quiet+case+fan
and Overclockers to name a few sites:http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=2331

For the fans themselves, I'd recommend BitFenix or Sharkoon. If you want further control over the fans in your case (perhaps you don't require it but the option is always there for the future) you could look into a fan controller so you can manually adjust the speed of the fans depending on what you are doing at the time.

If you don't have a gaming rig you could look at soundproofing the PC case itself, but I wouldn't recommend this if you will be gaming because it will most likely make your case warmer.

 

[Grimezy]

Have you tried configuring your fan setup yet through something like Asus Suite II? It sounds like your fans are at default settings which tend to be quite noisy in my opinion. A program like Fan Xpert 2 will let you configure the setup automatically to suit your needs which means it should run quiet while idle and web browsing, etc but then kick in when you're gaming (if that's what you use it for that is).

Saying that, it's very normal for them to be loud under load and it may be that they're struggling due to restricted airflow in the case you chose. But like I said, try and download a fan program, I use Asus Suite II as I have an Asus motherboard, I think some of the other guys use different ones like SpeedFan I think?

 

[sayresy]

Try Dabs.

Thanks - good call

 

[sayresy]

There are many silent fans you can choose from, as Boozad suggested
Dabs sell quiet fans: http://www.dabs.com/search?q=quiet%20case%20fan
Amazon too: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=quiet+case+fan
and Overclockers to name a few sites:http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=701&catid=2331

For the fans themselves, I'd recommend BitFenix or Sharkoon. If you want further control over the fans in your case (perhaps you don't require it but the option is always there for the future) you could look into a fan controller so you can manually adjust the speed of the fans depending on what you are doing at the time.

If you don't have a gaming rig you could look at soundproofing the PC case itself, but I wouldn't recommend this if you will be gaming because it will most likely make your case warmer.

thanks for the really in-depth help - will get my white lab coat on (with pens in top pocket) and sort this out.

 

[sayresy]

Have you tried configuring your fan setup yet through something like Asus Suite II? It sounds like your fans are at default settings which tend to be quite noisy in my opinion. A program like Fan Xpert 2 will let you configure the setup automatically to suit your needs which means it should run quiet while idle and web browsing, etc but then kick in when you're gaming (if that's what you use it for that is).

Saying that, it's very normal for them to be loud under load and it may be that they're struggling due to restricted airflow in the case you chose. But like I said, try and download a fan program, I use Asus Suite II as I have an Asus motherboard, I think some of the other guys use different ones like SpeedFan I think?

yea I don't mind a bit of noise when putting under pressure, expected. It is running flat out all the time even when just web browsing. I will take your advice and check the bios (gulp).

 

[Grimezy]

yea I don't mind a bit of noise when putting under pressure, expected. It is running flat out all the time even when just web browsing. I will take your advice and check the bios (gulp).

You don't have to check the bios at all if you don't want to! What's your spec? If it's an asus motherboard you should have received a disc in your welcome pack that will let you download Fan Xpert. If it's not Asus there's plenty of free software online like Speedfan which automatically go into your bios to change the speeds.

I know with Fan Xpert you can auto-configure it where it will change your fan speeds depending on current temps, etc. Then it gives you 3 profiles you can change between: Silent, Standard and Turbo I think.

 

[tom_gr7]

Have you checked what fan it is actually making the noise?

Case fans are easily replaced...
but if it's a cpu fan then its slightly different, you cant just use "any" cheap/silent fan for your cpu cooler. - You will need a 4pin pwm fan for that.

 

[sayresy]

You don't have to check the bios at all if you don't want to! What's your spec? If it's an asus motherboard you should have received a disc in your welcome pack that will let you download Fan Xpert. If it's not Asus there's plenty of free software online like Speedfan which automatically go into your bios to change the speeds.

I know with Fan Xpert you can auto-configure it where it will change your fan speeds depending on current temps, etc. Then it gives you 3 profiles you can change between: Silent, Standard and Turbo I think.

Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-4770k (3.5GHz) 8MB Cache
ASUS® Z87-A: ATX, USB2.0, USB3.0, SATA6GB/S, SLi, XFIRE
16GB KINGSTON HYPERX BEAST DUAL-DDR3 2400MHz X.M.P (2 x 8GB KIT)
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 660 Ti - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
180GB INTEL® 335 SERIES SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 550MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
Super Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler (£19)
650W FSP RAIDER SERIES RA-650 80 PLUS® BRONZE

I have the CD - will have a crack at this - thanks buddy in-advance

 

[sayresy]

Have you checked what fan it is actually making the noise?

Case fans are easily replaced...
but if it's a cpu fan then its slightly different, you cant just use "any" cheap/silent fan for your cpu cooler. - You will need a 4pin pwm fan for that.

Super Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler (£19)

 

[tom_gr7]

Super Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler (£19)

is that the fan that is noisy? or is a case fan?

that may be slightly dificcult to change, because its a small fan, so you may struggle to find a decent fan to replace it with. IF it is that fan, remember you MUST use a 4pin pwm fan. Not a 3pin fan, the motherboard cannot regulate the speed of 3pin fans, therefore the fan would spin at 100% speed all the time.

 

[Grimezy]

Intel® Core™i7 Quad Core Processor i7-4770k (3.5GHz) 8MB Cache
ASUS® Z87-A: ATX, USB2.0, USB3.0, SATA6GB/S, SLi, XFIRE
16GB KINGSTON HYPERX BEAST DUAL-DDR3 2400MHz X.M.P (2 x 8GB KIT)
2GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 660 Ti - 2 DVI, HDMI, DP - 3D Vision Ready
180GB INTEL® 335 SERIES SSD, SATA 6 Gb/s (upto 550MB/sR | 520MB/sW)
1TB WD CAVIAR BLACK WD1002FAEX, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64MB CACHE (7200rpm)
Super Quiet 22dBA Triple Copper Heatpipe Intel CPU Cooler (£19)
650W FSP RAIDER SERIES RA-650 80 PLUS® BRONZE

I have the CD - will have a crack at this - thanks buddy in-advance

That's a very expensive build... And you've put it in the cheapest case possible... You might really struggle even if you do replace the fan, I imagine there isn't a lot of airflow in that case and it's more suited to like basic office work/browsing as opposed to heavy use. A case really is a critical component in a top end build.

I haven't changed a case myself so I don't know how difficult it would be but that really would be a great improvement over replacing a fan in my opinion anyway.

 

[sayresy]

is that the fan that is noisy? or is a case fan?

that may be slightly dificcult to change, because its a small fan, so you may struggle to find a decent fan to replace it with. IF it is that fan, remember you MUST use a 4pin pwm fan. Not a 3pin fan, the motherboard cannot regulate the speed of 3pin fans, therefore the fan would spin at 100% speed all the time.

Deffo the case fan. I think the suggestion of trying to get the fan not to run at full pelt all the time might be a good start. I have installed the Asus 111 software and once BIOSHOCK finishes downloading - I will re-boot and endeavour to see if I can adjust the settings so it is not running flat out all the time..

 

[sayresy]

That's a very expensive build... And you've put it in the cheapest case possible... You might really struggle even if you do replace the fan, I imagine there isn't a lot of airflow in that case and it's more suited to like basic office work/browsing as opposed to heavy use. A case really is a critical component in a top end build.

I haven't changed a case myself so I don't know how difficult it would be but that really would be a great improvement over replacing a fan in my opinion anyway.

Yea - that was a BIG blunder on my behalf. I originally had a Coolermaster HAF selected but then - well ended up upgrading the specs without engaging brain...story of my life. I will do a case change and am sure that as long as I earth myself it shouldn't be too hard to make the change-over.

 

[keynes]

Yea - that was a BIG blunder on my behalf. I originally had a Coolermaster HAF selected but then - well ended up upgrading the specs without engaging brain...story of my life. I will do a case change and am sure that as long as I earth myself it shouldn't be too hard to make the change-over.

You could also seek help on the forum if you get stuck but as long as you ground yourself and you remember where everything goes it should be fine. What temps do you get when gaming?

 

[sayresy]

is that the fan that is noisy? or is a case fan?

that may be slightly dificcult to change, because its a small fan, so you may struggle to find a decent fan to replace it with. IF it is that fan, remember you MUST use a 4pin pwm fan. Not a 3pin fan, the motherboard cannot regulate the speed of 3pin fans, therefore the fan would spin at 100% speed all the time.

Have just noticed that PCS had already installed the ASUS tools and have just done a auto-fine tune and the system is now ticking over much quieter rather than running hard. WOW a real learning experience for me. Thanks for your help and if your ever in Brighton - theres a drink on me...lol

 

[Grimezy]

Have just noticed that PCS had already installed the ASUS tools and have just done a auto-fine tune and the system is now ticking over much quieter rather than running hard. WOW a real learning experience for me. Thanks for your help and if your ever in Brighton - theres a drink on me...lol

*Fills tank up, treks to brighton* Economically not so smart but a free drinks a free drink!

What I would suggest is keeping an eye on your CPU and Mobo temps using Fan Xpert and then download a separate program for your GPU. I've recently downloaded MSI afterburner which lets you set your own custom temperature file for your GPU. Also has really informative information about your current temps and fan speeds.

See how you get on and then decide whether you need a new case or not!