how to get rid of this vibration?

mirrorman96 · 8 Jul 2015 at 12:12

ive got a nzxt h440 and there is this annoying vibration noise. when i run the front fans at 7v i cant hear the vibration but at the normal 12v i can. it definitely isnt the fans because ive tried different ones and i use anti vibration mounts.

colinmcr · 10 Jul 2015 at 22:17

Fans, props etc have a spot depending on speed, that produces annoying vibration. I'm guessing the speed is just in that zone at 12V. You basically confirmed that yourself by changing the voltage, any minor increase or decrease in speed should move you out of that zone.

You say you changed the fans, but were they a different type/manufacturer? Only other thing I can think of is remove your case panels one at a time and see if one of them is causing it. Or just place your hand on each panel in turn while still fitted to see if the noise dissipates.

Good luck

Kyiami · 11 Jul 2015 at 02:10

Remove panels one buy one to see what causes it. Make sure your fans are well screwed in.

mirrorman96 · 11 Jul 2015 at 12:11

To me it feels like its the bit where the hard drives go. That bit of metal the covers them up from the other side. And when I put the side panel on, the vibration then gets onto that and makes it louder. I don't see why is does that. I've even taken all but 1 of the hard drive mounts out. And when I said I tried other fans they where corsair af120s but even they cause the vibration all though they are quite loud and it drains the vibration noise out. But becuase they are so loud I have switched back to the nzxt ones. Any ideas on how to get rid of it?

colinmcr · 11 Jul 2015 at 16:23

I don't know that case very well, maybe someone who has one might see your thread and has same case.
I can only suggest pressing the parts with your hand and seeing if the vibrations stop to try help you localise it. Can you run with all fans (except cpu) unplugged? Then add one at a time, there might be something loose.

mirrorman96 · 11 Jul 2015 at 17:15

I know its to do with the front fans so I will try them 1 at a time and if the vibration occurs I will try and find exactly where is coming from. Hope fully

Evian · 11 Jul 2015 at 21:16

Check the feet on the bottom of your case

mirrorman96 · 12 Jul 2015 at 09:51

I will try that tommorow also. I suppose the best way to do that is to put something underneath each leg

mirrorman96 · 13 Jul 2015 at 14:26

what i think it is, is having all the fans on 12v creates more air turbulence and it hits the side panels and makes them vibrate. is there anything i can do for this?

colinmcr · 13 Jul 2015 at 18:25

Em I think 3M have this self adhesive tape that has like a foam backing, maybe you can stick some of it on where the panels meet the frame. You can get similar stuff in DIY store for curing drafts on windows.
I'm assuming your panels are fitted securely? All the little tabs are actually located and you haven't bent any on refitting previously? (Guessing here as never seen your case).

mirrorman96 · 13 Jul 2015 at 19:21

all the bits the panel slides into are all there and the panels are secure