My fans are also rattling even in lower speeds... I will just buy new ones. Does anyone know which 140mm fan would be best suited for it?
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Hey, just a heads up, there is an issue with noise with the stock pump, over the fans. It may sound a little similar to fan rattling when the pump is running at full speed. To find out, attach the pump power wire to the PWM cpu cooler supply on your motherboard. If the noise goes away, its your pump.http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=107252I also recommend high static pressure fans. The pair I got for mine are: Bitfenix Spectre Pros http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Spectre-Pro-140mm-BFF-SPRO-14025KK-RP/dp/B007OWPBP6 They can get a little loud however, but under a fan controller, should do fine. Hey, just a heads up, there is an issue with noise with the stock pump, over the fans. It may sound a little similar to fan rattling when the pump is running at full speed. To find out, attach the pump power wire to the PWM cpu cooler supply on your motherboard. If the noise goes away, its your pump.http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=107252I also recommend high static pressure fans. The pair I got for mine are: Bitfenix Spectre Pros http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Spectre-Pro-140mm-BFF-SPRO-14025KK-RP/dp/B007OWPBP6 They can get a little loud... » Read More Hey, just a heads up, there is an issue with noise with the stock pump, over the fans. It may sound a little similar to fan rattling when the pump is running at full speed. To find out, attach the pump power wire to the PWM cpu cooler supply on your motherboard. If the noise goes away, its your pump.http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=107252I also recommend high static pressure fans. The pair I got for mine are: Bitfenix Spectre Pros http://www.amazon.com/BitFenix-Spectre-Pro-140mm-BFF-SPRO-14025KK-RP/dp/B007OWPBP6 They can get a little loud however, but under a fan controller, should do fine. « Show Less
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Look into Noctua (check if there is a difference in depth between the OEM and after market case fans to confirm your case has space to accommodate). Also you may want to consider a silencer kit. You do not mention exactly what is causing the noise, this may solve the problem. An alternative I use is Guerilla tape, the adhesive lasts forever and it is thick. Where ever I mount a screw I cut a small square to size between the screw head and case. I also apply tape along the edges of the fan that touches the frame case. It does take time and patience to cut each piece to size but it works for me.
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I believe you can only fit one 140mm fan. Two 120mm fans with no problem but not two 140mm fans.
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What I did was open the case and take the guts out. I ported them to a case with a 120mm fan. I had to solder a bit and it was a pain in the butt. The PSU is decent here but it sounds like a jet engine. Mine had TWO 80mm fans. Insane. Now I have one decent, quiet PSU. Another option is to simply unplug one of the fans - unscrew the back and unplug the intake fan (facing the Mobo). You probably want to leave the exhaust fan intact.
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Sometimes this problem can be fixed by switching two blades opposite each other. My fan only makes a slight humming sound on low speed which is normal and does not wobble. The only other suggestion I have for you is to make sure all the screws are tight. If they are not, this could be the solution to your problem.Hope this helps!
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I posted this in the 40XBR4 'fan noise' discussion. Look on page 47 of your manual in the troubleshooting section. The 'whirring noise' is the cooling fans -- it's not a defect.
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Yes, it absolutely will be. Just be aware that with the strength of this case fan, it comes with a lot of noise. There are more balanced options out there, but if you want pure cooling performance, this is one of the strongest 120mm fans I have ever come across, just wish it wasn't so dang loud.
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I would honestly contact Noctua support. IIRC this cooler comes with extra clips for a second fan. If you damaged a clip or were shorted one, I'm sure these guys will replace it. The cooler comes with a 6-year warranty and I've read countless occasions about their customer service being second to none. So I'd say start there! http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=support&lng=en
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120mm fans work, you can try the antec tricool 120mm fans. There are plain ones and ones with different color leds. Hope thus helps.
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Yes any 120mm fan will work. Just make sure you get a fan that moves a good amount of air.
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I would honestly contact Noctua support. IIRC this cooler comes with extra clips for a second fan. If you damaged a clip or were shorted one, I'm sure these guys will replace it. The cooler comes with a 6-year warranty and I've read countless occasions about their customer service being second to none. So I'd say start there! http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=support&lng;=en
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Hi sorry to hear about the issue. If you have tried everything with no luck, would suggest swapping it out for another. 1 of 3 I purchased we ended up returning. Now, we got ours at a local store so I didn't have to hassle with repackaging/shipping. My sister bought one and had issues as well. I commented on the table top version of this fan that unfortunately the manufacturer is not very consistent, or that QA is lacking. Despite the little issue i had, I am very very satisfied with my purchases. Good luck and I hope you get to enjoy your fan soon!
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Chances are it pushes less air than you're default fan, at least it did for me . I was debating between a new card or new fan, i should have chosen a new card because I've had to buy one anyways
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You are pretty accurate, I love these fans because they move LOTS of air and I have been running it 24/7 for four months now with no problems. The negatives, they are loud and as you said there is not a significant difference between speeds; there IS a difference, but not from a quiet whisper to full throttle.
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I installed an intake fan since my power supply has a 120mm fan that is providing the exhaust functionality. That setup seems to keep everything pretty cool (&lt;40 C).
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I have had the biocube 14 running in my living room for almost 2 years now and I don't think i have ever noticed the sound of the fan. It is possible yours is rattling in place or you have a faulty fan? If it is actually loud I would contact the manufacturer.
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Forgot to mention, the case fan is quite loud so I would either replace it with a quiet one or get a simple fan speed controller. This is what i got. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000292DO0
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I have no issues with fan noise. The cooler is top notch. Iv never seen the fans go above 60% and I have two in crossfire. A lot will also depend on the air flow of your case.