Zach_n Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hey guys, I've read around and saw hat there are many posts about this issue and wanted to know what is the policy towards it nowadays? My front fan sounds awful, I have added extra washers between the fan and mounting screws to add some space but there is still that jet sound, even a the lowest fan speed. I saw that Corsair was sending out fan controller replacements, are they still doing that? Secondly, I tried adding that 7w resistor, I took it from one of the SP120 i have and that did the trick but I touched it and it gets REALLY hot! I was wondering if it's safe, when the fan is working, I can't touch the resistor for more than several seconds because it sizzles so I was wondering if it's ok to use that? Anyway, I would like to know what can I do on Corsair's end to address this issue. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Request an RMA and explain your issue. The representative should be able to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach_n Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 I submitted a ticket with Corsair Support for an RMA. In the meantime, can I use the 7W resistor? I'm not sure it's meant to spin down a 200mm fan because it gets really hot. Is it safe to use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I would just use the motherboard's fan controller (if there is one) feature to lower the fan's RPM. If the resistor gets really hot, i wouldn't use it even if it was normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Joshua Tree Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I doubt very few people still use the stock fans as they are way too noisy, just replace the top and front fan with either Bitfenix Spectre Pro fans or or the Coolermaster Megaflow 200mm fans. The Bitfenix Spectre Pro come in 200mm and 230mm, you can get the 230mm ones to fit in with a bit of jiggling, i prefer the Coolermaster Megaflow 200mm fans which is what i use myself. As for the stock fan controller i don't use it, i took it out and replaced it with a Lamptron FC5 V2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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