is PSU cooling important

[slyxndree]

I have a single Noctua fan, idk the model, and I have no use for it, so I think I can put it into a random RM750x PSU and sell it.

Is it worth trying? I measured the size, it should fit if i'm correct

[manikyath]

yes and no.

 

psu cooling is important, no, putting a different fan in it is a HORRIBLE idea.

 

- it's a waste of money

- it doesnt change a thing

- the fan is probably soldered

- if you have no idea how to deal with high voltage electronics opening a power supply is potentially VERY dangerous.

 

if you want to do something useful with the noctua fan

- flip it

- put it in your case, there's plenty of odd tricks you can do with an extra fan to improve temps.

[slyxndree]

16 minutes ago, manikyath said:

yes and no.

 

psu cooling is important, no, putting a different fan in it is a HORRIBLE idea.

 

- it's a waste of money

- it doesnt change a thing

- the fan is probably soldered

- if you have no idea how to deal with high voltage electronics opening a power supply is potentially VERY dangerous.

 

if you want to do something useful with the noctua fan

- flip it

- put it in your case, there's plenty of odd tricks you can do with an extra fan to improve temps.

I have an 011D mini where can I put that, I already have a complete fan system

[mariushm]

The fan inside the power supply is carefully chosen so that the power supply can vary the speed of the fan according to how hot the power supply gets inside.

IF you decide to change the fan, the new fan must meet or exceed the technical specifications of the current fan. Your fan must have the right static pressure to push air through the holes in the power supply case and also the right amount of airflow.

If you replace with a fan that can't move enough air through the power supply, it could overheat.