N0X Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hi, I got two SP120 High Performance fans that I use for my H100i. The problem is that, one of them is running slower than the other. I manually maxed out the speeds in bios settings. Its like around 600 RPM slower than the other. I tried connecting it to different fan headers in the motherboard. But the one is always slower than the other. http://oi59.tinypic.com/vxj6nc.jpg Do I need to get it replaced? Please let me know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 What are the fan specifications for each of the fans? Are you using the included voltage step-down adapter? SP120 HP (2350RPM) Operating Voltage 7V - 12V Power Draw 0.18 A SP120 QE (1450RPM) Operating Voltage 7V - 12V Power Draw 0.08 A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0X Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 The box says 2350RPM. And I'm not using any voltage step down adapter. Anyway... Lets say I connect the fan in the mobo fan header and check the RPM in bios.. it says around 1300... But when I connect the other fan to the same header and check, it says around 2000. So does that mean, its defective and I need to get it replaced? Both the fans are HP edition. I tried connecting the included SP120 from the H100i. They are insanely fast btw. The only reason I bought the new fans was cos of the red rings :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 It's most likely faulty. Request an RMA to replace the fan and make sure you upload a picture of the invoice as proof of purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0X Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hi there, It probably is faulty. I took it out and now using it as bottom intake... And I replaced the radiator fans with the stock ones... SP120L that came with the box. They are now much better.. Temps are cooler... CPU @ 22C I'm not gonna RMA the fan.. The process is a nightmare. Thanks for your help (: http://i.imgur.com/rmCZmbJ.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 If you do not want to RMA the fans and you are still under 30 days, contact your seller and replace it through them. It's better to have a fan that is suppose to perform at its rated specifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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