Weird - Case Fan

Ace Modder · 30 Mar 2008 at 18:32

Hey all

My case has a side fan, which since day1. about a yr ago have never worked properly.

If I open the side and nudge the fan with my finger it spins, fine....turn PC off and back on again, same none moving fan?

What could be the cause?

niko · 30 Mar 2008 at 18:36

not enough volts to start it spinning i would say ,try connecting straight to a molex(if it isn't all ready) and see if that works

gt_junkie · 30 Mar 2008 at 18:37

Has it been 5 or 7 volted?

I have seen fans that won't spin up at lower volts than the stock 12v.

Beyond that it could simply be a very near DOA.

gt

markyb · 30 Mar 2008 at 18:38

More than likely a failed fan. That particular ThermalTake fan spins quite slow for a 80mm. Sounds like the motor is not providing enough voltage/movement to get the fan spinning.

This can also happen if you under volt a slow moving fan. Such as the 7/3 volt mod.

Ace Modder · 30 Mar 2008 at 19:03

well I have not under-volted the fan, I ahve not bothered manually starting the fan in a few months, I tried just and with a spin up using my finger its not workign at all now.

Hmmmm, replacement fan? is there any point to it? will it make a difference to my temps?

markyb · 30 Mar 2008 at 19:07

Not really any need for replacement to be honest mate. Are your temps good?

EDIT : Do I spot a FSB Blue Storm 500w PSU ?

Ace Modder · 30 Mar 2008 at 19:10

41, and 42 degrees fully loaded
34 ambient

But I'm upgrading at an Intel this week. and the E2XXX run hot don't they?

Ace Modder · 30 Mar 2008 at 19:49

markyb said:
Not really any need for replacement to be honest mate. Are your temps good?

EDIT : Do I spot a FSB Blue Storm 500w PSU ?

It is the 600w version!