swapping out PSU fans

[mattmattoid]

Time to get a new PC. Rather than just going for an overclocking-friendly one, this time I'm going for overclocking and silent! The last one I built (from components bought at OcUK) has a Tagan Turbojet 1100W PSU. I realize now this was way overkill, so I dont see the need to get a new one. But is does make one hell of a racket.

My thoughts are to replace the fans (2x 80mm) in the PSU with some quality low noise fans - the Noctuas. However, I have been googling for images of the Noctua and for the Tagan with the case off, and Im a bit concerned the fans wont fit - they will be too deep. How deep are these fans are they likely to fit ?

Anyone know of any gotchas with doing PSU fan replacements ( other than the obvious one of getting zapped - I will be taking precautions)? I have read in a few places while I have been researching this that some people cant get the fans to go - something to do with not enough power to kick start the fans. Anybody know anything about that?

Thanks in advance for your response, everyone.

 

[manic111]

One thtng is that you'd be voiding your warranty by doing so...have you thought about selling it? You'd get a great price for it, and could go and buy a 620 or 750 watt Corsair.

 

[mattmattoid]

Hmm, it didn't even occur to me to sell it. Normally the bits I don't need for my new builds usually go in a box in the cupboard - so I'm probably sitting on a goldmine! Seriously, it was quite expensive when I bought it as I recall so hopefully it has retained some value. Ill check it out.