Replacing PSU fan?

[antonusklesk]

I've trawled through the forum looking for a definitive answer but didn't find one about whether or not it's safe to change the PSU fan.

I have the OCZ StealthXStream 600W and the "woosh" coming from its fan is the loudest thing in my case.

I was considering replacing it with the Xilence 120mm: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-000-XI&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=4&name=Xilence%20XPF120R%20Red%20Wing%20120mm%20Quiet%20Fan

I have one of these running in my case already and it's quiet and pushes a fair amount of air through.

Any opinions on changing the PSU fan, or is my current fan fast and loud for a reason

 

[antonusklesk]

Thanks for the replies.

Being as the general concensus seems to be that it's not the best idea, I think I'll just try investing in some dampening material before even thinking about replacing anything