Old Shuttle PSU Mod (40mm Fan Noise)

[Tesla]

Hi all,

I have built a NAS using an old Shuttle SN45g.

Everything is working fine, I 7v modded the chipset fan and it's now quiet.

The PSU utilises a 40mm fan and it's a bit too whiney for my liking. Are there any mod's I can do to this? Or is it a case of replacing it with something better?

I don't want to chop a hole in the side of the shuttle case for a larger fan as want an OEM look.

How about an external power brick and a DC/DC converter like the newer shuttles use?

 

[Tesla]

I've ordered a 40x40x10 Papst fan that's meant to be quieter. Will let you know how I get on!

 

[Tesla]

I've swapped out the fan and it's not silent but much much quieter and more importantly doesn't whine/resonate.

Airflow spec's are lower on this Papst fan but I've kept an eye on temperatures and happy with the results.