ok, so it sounds like i don't need to buy anything else other that the fan itself. Also, I'd like to replace the psu fans at the same time, can you give me the info i need to order them all from frozencpu.com at the same time. Thanks. Jeff On Mar 3, 2009, at 12:55 PM, dc wrote:
> > On both locations, PSU and case fans, I had to switch polarity of the > SilenX fans to match the wiring on the OEM fans. I used black and red > Sharpies to mark the connector on the OEM fans so that I knew where to > put the red and black wires. Then I used a paper clip to release the > wires from the OEM & SilenX fans and swapped the connectors so that > the new fans could plug into the motherboard. > > On Mar 3, 10:57 am, MacGuy <[email protected]> wrote: >> I'm looking at this one, >> >> http://www.frozencpu.com/products/4274/fan-235/SilenX_120x120x38mm_-_ >> ... >> >> What modifications will it need to hook up to the mdd motherboard? >> Jeff >> On Mar 3, 2009, at 4:49 AM, dc wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >>> I got a MDD several months ago, one that had not been given a quiet >>> PSU. I started looking for new fans right away. I compared the specs >>> on a lot of fans and I decided the Sinlenx Pro series had the best >>> air >>> flow to noise ratio. I put 2 in the PSU and a 120mm in the case. My >>> dual 1 GHz now runs at around 65 degrees C (which is about 5 degrees >>> hotter than it ran with the stock fans). I tried a Gelid variable >>> speed 120mm case fan and it does keep the temps about 5 degrees >>> cooler >>> but it almost always runs at full speed so it is louder than the >>> SilenX fan but still quieter than the OEM Delta fan. This article >>> shows how to replace the fans but since it was published newer, >>> quieter fans have come on the market. I personally think the >>> SilenX is >>> the best. I purchased mine from that "well known auction site". >> >>> http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/g4_mirrored_drive_doors/noise_redu >>> ... >> >>> On Mar 2, 8:11 pm, MacGuy <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> I've been looking into a fan replacement on my mdd. I've heard of >>>> the >>>> SilenX they've used to replace the ol' delta fans. question one - >>>> anybody know the model number/info and possibly where to buy one? >>>> Question two - what about other alternative fans with higher air >>>> flow >>>> output and just as quiet? Thanks, jeff >> >>>> Kamiah, Idaho 83536- Hide quoted text - >> >> - Show quoted text - > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
