Replace fan in PSU?

[ConnyG]

Hi everyone!

I have a Sirtec 340W PSU and I would like to replace the fan with a quieter one, like the Papst 8412NGL. What I am a bit worried about however is: will it be able to suck enough air or will my PSU die a painful death?

 

[PwAg]

You do understand the dangers involved in opening up a PSU, correct? The capacitance can kill you, so be careful.

That fan replacement should be fine, even if at the lower end of cfm. I've run a PSU with NO working fan for over a year with no problems.

GL.

 

[dakata24]

would wearing dishwasher gloves protect me from that? or would i thicker rubber gloves?

 

[Zim Hosein]

ConnyG, here's a nice walkthrough: http://www.ocmodshop.com/psu.asp

Hope it helps

 

[fs5]

Just unplug it and leave it sitting for 2+ hours. The charge in the capacitors should be gone by then.

 

[SnowPunk98]

Zim Hosein thanks for giving him the link, im glad people know about my site and can actually use the sutff I am doing, BTW I just posted a window kit review, I will have a ton more up this week I have about 20 products on the way