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complete novice question , CPU fans

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  • 14-04-2008 11:38am
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    eoinf
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    Hi

    Is there away to find out my fan size by the processor , IE make speed type etc.

    my Fan has started clicking over the weekend and is doing my head in.

    ive popped it off and back on again but it needs replacing.

    is there a standard size?

    can i jsut walk into PC world and pick one up and click it in?

    any recommendations greatly appreciated .

    Cheers

    Eoin


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    S.I.R
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,837 ✭✭✭S.I.R


    eoinf wrote: »
    Hi

    Is there away to find out my fan size by the processor , IE make speed type etc.

    my Fan has started clicking over the weekend and is doing my head in.

    ive popped it off and back on again but it needs replacing.

    is there a standard size?

    can i jsut walk into PC world and pick one up and click it in?

    any recommendations greatly appreciated .

    Cheers

    Eoin

    im sure you could but why not just get a soldering kit , a small 9 volt motor and just a cd into a fan shape attach to a usb port and that will keep it cool for the time being ?? cheapist solution i can think of...


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    TerrorFirmer
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    What socket type is your processor, the likes of Dabs or Komplett have fans for as little as 7/8 euro for basic ones. That is, whole heatsink/fan ensemble.

    Whether or not you can just throw on a new basic case fan onto the heatsink depends on what processor/current heatsink you have.


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    L31mr0d
    Registered Users Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭L31mr0d


    S.I.R wrote: »
    im sure you could but why not just get a soldering kit , a small 9 volt motor and just a cd into a fan shape attach to a usb port and that will keep it cool for the time being ?? cheapist solution i can think of...

    This has to be a joke.

    OP, your best bet would be to detail what the make and model of the CPU is. Maybe even take a picture of the inside of your case and post it.


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    eoinf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭eoinf


    L31mr0d wrote: »
    This has to be a joke.

    OP, your best bet would be to detail what the make and model of the CPU is. Maybe even take a picture of the inside of your case and post it.

    cheers was begining to wonder what that "fix" was about

    will do a little investigation to which cpu it is later when i get home

    off hand its a P4 2.8ghz . does this narrow it down .


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    eoinf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,285 ✭✭✭eoinf


    ok couldnt find any info bar its a P4 2.8ghz in an oldish Emachine PC.

    If i pulled out the fan and brought it to PC world would they match it up?


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    S.I.R
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqfEPltnb7Y&feature=related

    knew i wasnt the first to think of it... :rolleyes:


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    DirkVoodoo
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    That video is how to make a (poor) desktop fan, not a cpu cooling fan. I wouldn't recommend someone stick that inside a computer case, or even put it on your desk for that matter, looks dangerous!


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    TerrorFirmer
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    eoinf wrote: »
    ok couldnt find any info bar its a P4 2.8ghz in an oldish Emachine PC.

    If i pulled out the fan and brought it to PC world would they match it up?

    It's probably a standard 478 heatsink/fan, they'll have replacements. Looks something like this, yes?

    53840.300x300.jpg


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    KamiKazi
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    S.I.R wrote: »
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqfEPltnb7Y&feature=related

    knew i wasnt the first to think of it... :rolleyes:

    are you for real?


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    TerrorFirmer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 29,930 ✭✭✭✭TerrorFirmer


    KamiKazi wrote: »
    are you for real?

    Back to the shop: "What do you mean I've invalidated the warranty?? This is standard internet stuff. Everyone does it.....man"


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    KamiKazi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,201 ✭✭✭KamiKazi


    TerrorFirmer wrote: »
    Back to the shop: "What do you mean I've invalidated the warranty?? This is standard internet stuff. Everyone does it.....man"

    huh?


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    skuzzb
    Registered Users Posts: 234 ✭✭skuzzb


    Is is this machine here???

    E Machines 770

    http://support.pcworld.co.uk/layout.aspx?ID={18652fe1-97e8-4458-83b4-5c838c85b7ab}&CatID={cfede90c-c10a-4238-a615-d30595fbf201}

    If so I have the exact machine for parts and can guarantee a fit. Ill post an add up on adverts.ie so as not to annoy the mods if it is and you want it.

    *edit* Just had a look there and if it is the same pc, Plug the pc out, unscre the 4 screws around the fan, pull it out(just the fan, not the silver coloured block), bring it to maplins peats or pc world or look on line for a 70x70 mm fan that has a high rpm.


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