cpu chassis fan configuration. which is correct?

[karlog22]

Hi, this is the my cpu cooling setup. Please tell me if its right.

I'm not sure which is rotating in what direction(intake or exhaust). But the top fan of the twin rear fan setup makes a lot of noise.. wonder if the wrong directions are causing it or something else..?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

karlog22, welcome to SF.
The top fan is the PSU fan and it's spinning either for high load or high temps. Looking at the dust build up I would hit the intake fans, mobo, and PSU with compressed air. I suspect that a high amount of dust is creating the noise as the PSU fan is working to cool. Oh and the rear case fans are in push/pull arrangement. Do you have a front mounted intake fan and or how and where is the cool air coming into the case?

 

[Zepher]

Fans wear out over time so its time to replace it. The bushings go bad and the fans make a grinding or howling sound.
Those fans should be blowing out of he case as well.

 

[karlog22]

karlog22, welcome to SF.
The top fan is the PSU fan and it's spinning either for high load or high temps. Looking at the dust build up I would hit the intake fans, mobo, and PSU with compressed air. I suspect that a high amount of dust is creating the noise as the PSU fan is working to cool. Oh and the rear case fans are in push/pull arrangement. Do you have a front mounted intake fan and or how and where is the cool air coming into the case?

hi.. there are no front mounted fans.. the fans shown in the pics are the only ones present.. i've no idea where is the cool air coming from.. i bought this as assembled one.. few days ago my maintainence guy replaced the 1st of the rear twin fans as it stopped working.. since then.. the new one's been noisy..i don't remember in which direction was the earlier one setup..

 

[karlog22]

Fans wear out over time so its time to replace it. The bushings go bad and the fans make a grinding or howling sound.
Those fans should be blowing out of he case as well.

Hi.. the top one which is making noise is a new one.. the earlier one did not function properly... my maintenance guy fixed this new one.. and dunno if he did this in the same direction..

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Karlog22, The two fans under the PSU are installed in opposite directions? With all the side panels on the front air intake will be enhanced with all rear fans pulling case air and exhausting out the rear. Please take a tissue and find which fan is reversed and switch it around. To my eyes the upper case fan is pulling air in from the rear and the lower is exhausting out the rear......set them both up for exhaust and if still loud then replace. I would clean the fan blades, mobo, case and PSU with compressed air and a old tooth brush.

 

[karlog22]

Hi You were right.. i changed them both to exhaust.. but now.. the processor temp went up by 5-7deg C is this normal?

these are my new readings..+/- 2-4 deg c.
Are these normal?.
I'm running windows 7 64 bit
core 2 Quad Q6600 @2.4Ghz
intel Dg33FBC
8 gb ram DDR2 @800 bus speed
400Gb Sata
and nvidia 256 mb graphics controller GeForce 7200GS(no fan)
What type of cooling set up would u recommend... is my current status normal.(optimized)
All these 3 yrs old.
what are ur recommendations?

 

[karlog22]

The noise is gone though.. thanks to linnemeyerhere and Zepher on this note..
Please take a look at my specs and tell me if these are normal.. I do run my PC continuously..

 

[linnemeyerhere]

karlog22,
Did you blow out the fins and clean the CPU fan? It's the most important one. Those temps seem a bit high to me but you don't mention the ambient temp when you took the temp shot. Also when was the last time you mounted this CPU cooler, maybe it could benefit from a fresh application of premium thermal compound ?

 

[karlog22]

karlog22,
Did you blow out the fins and clean the CPU fan? It's the most important one. Those temps seem a bit high to me but you don't mention the ambient temp when you took the temp shot. Also when was the last time you mounted this CPU cooler, maybe it could benefit from a fresh application of premium thermal compound ?

hi this new fan mounting was about 5 months ago.. these are the latest readings..
ambient temperature around 34 deg C
should i purchase a new CPU cabin with better airflow setup(front rear and top fans)? I don't have a blower.. or dryer.. so. cleaned it as much as i could... Its a strange thing that.. my CPU used to be cooler and more silent when there was actually lot of dust:sarc:. dunno why.. and what is this thermal compound u mentioned.. (forgive me i don't have an idea about it). does it have something to do with the processor or?

 

[linnemeyerhere]

Thermal compound or thermal paste is a material that is used to enhance the surface heat transfer from the CPU to the radiator fins that the fan is blowing cooler air over to keep the CPU cool. I would say that the paste or thermal compound isn't likely bad but it can dry up and does benefit from being re-applied after both surfaces are cleaned properly. There are lots of great You-tube videos available to tutor you on this process. In regards to a new case for air flow it's hard for me to guide you as I don't really have a great overall view of your case now and I don't know what kind of budget you have. When you add up a case, some fans, new thermal paste and your time and energy for a few hundred more you may be able to get a whole new rig. I would think about where you want to take this hobby and if you see yourself wanting to learn more and be very hands on then invest in a great case and PSU by a premier manufacturer. Then transfer what you have over and when your wallet recovers then look into a new mobo, CPU, ram and graphics card if you are so compelled.

 

[linnemeyerhere]

If you take a look at my set up I'm a bit of a cooling nut. I like quiet, cool and clean computers. If you purchase a quality case such as a Corsair 400R then you have room for a sealed, or non sealed water cooler and or any of the premium air cooled solutions.
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