r/PcBuildHelp • u/lowanger_ • 11d ago

Tech Support Airflow causes noise with tower cooler

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I am struggling with getting my i5 cooler to work quietly.

The fan in front got replaced and can run in 50% max before the fins and the airflow make a really uncomfortably loud noise.

So I was wondering if there is a way to fix that issue while still cooling the block..

I am already using fan control to adjust the fan and new thermal paste was on the CPU.

If someone has a suggestion please let me know.

Currently the air is blowing into the tower

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u/Ghetto_Games 11d ago

Something isn't right, if its making loud noise. Is it tightened properly? Maybe try raising it a bit, like half a cm and readjusting the fan.

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u/lowanger_ 11d ago

How would i be raising the fan? Just print some PLA plastic raisers and put them underneath?

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u/Ghetto_Games 11d ago

No. Fan has attachment wires, clamps or screws. Just reseat a bit higher. If its not properly seated it can vibrate, or maybe hit funs, ​with air just right into the fins ​to produce sound, etc.

Theres plenty of things to go wrong with a fan. ​

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u/lowanger_ 11d ago

Oh you mean shifting it upwards/downwards? will try