Kuhler 620 noise - Should I RMA?

[David_VI]

I've had this build just over a year now (I think). It's been dead silent but in recent weeks I've noticed an odd noise. I've been trying to identify it and through the subject of elimination it seems to be the Kuhler!

I can always hear a bit of fan noise in a quiet room but this noise that I assume to be the Kuhler seems to cut through anything. Its really audible through my case as well. One of those irritating noises that just cuts into you.

I've read a few people have had problems with Antec Kuhlers and even heard similar noises from other peoples on Youtube.

So what do I do?
How long is the Antec warranty?
Should I contact OCUK first?

It feels such a fuss to replace. I remember installing it and finding the whole ordeal very tricky and fiddly (May have been due to it being my first ever scratch build). So how easy is it to remove and replace with a replacement or different model?


Advice appreciated

 

[Schizo]

i have the same issue with mine,the warranty is 3 years (quite sure).

ill be sending mine back as well as it was getting to loud (got a h100 now and is dead silent).

 

[David_VI]

Ah cool. Have you contacted Antec/OCUK yet? RMA'ing stresses me out for some reason.

I noticed it feels louder due to a fan aswell. The Fractal XL has a top mounted fan (not sure on size but its large!), for some reason it makes an odd noise unless I open the case and press/touch the fan. It then stops but comes back again later.
Maybe something else I should sort out, doubt I can RMA a fan though? Suppose an email to Fractal wouldn't hurt.