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ArkansasWoman777 
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 Topic: Top fan on the TrooperPosted: 12 Feb 2015 at 6:44am |
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So not sure how long its been not working but it doesn't seem to want to start up, i mean it will move a little but thats about it. It doesn't seem to be hindering performance but do you think i should have it replaced or not worry about it?
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 7:07am |
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Hi Arkansas.... The top 200mm fan on my 600T was off for a month or so while waiting for a new fan control. I could've easily hooked it up but didn't, kind of a testing type thing, and I didn't see any difference in temps. My cpu cooler, the A70 blew the heat out the back and the video card exited out the back.
My opinion is to change it, but mainly because its there.  |
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ArkansasWoman777
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 7:11am |
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If i do decide to change it, i'll probably wind up changing all the fans to maybe Noctua or Cougar fans just in case the other three fans bite the dust which probably won't happen anytime soon but better safe than sorry
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 7:15am |
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Sounds like a plan.
 Fans are pretty reliable, but tweaking the build is always fun.
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 7:18am |
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The fun part will be trying disconnect the fans that are already in there. DS cable management is so superb
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 7:30am |
 You'll never get it looking the same.
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 8:23am |
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You mentioned " it will move a little but that's about it".
You might try using a 'pin point' oiler to add a drop of oil to the fan shaft where it goes through the housing. I use DeoxIT X10S precision instrument oil. http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.728/.f |
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 8:37am |
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Arkansas, just thinking after Pacesetter's comment of it moving a little..... Your Storm Trooper case has a front fan control. Behind the right cover are there fan headers hanging down that the top and front fans hook to? If so, try swapping the fans and the connectors they use to see if the fan control itself is going bad. A bad fan header from the controller might cause it to attempt to start and then doesn't.
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ArkansasWoman777
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 1:31pm |
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I dunno i'll have to check later, if i replace the fans i'll probably just hook them to the Mobo and let the mobo handle them.
Also i noticed my motherboard Sabertooth z77 has the option for 4 PWM fans so i might go that route One more thing i'm new to CFM but does the rear fan need to be higher or lower than the front fans? Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 12 Feb 2015 at 2:17pm |
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 3:41pm |
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Nope. The rear fan doesn't have to meet any particular specs. If the front fans have more cfm, which they will, any extra airflow goes out the rear and top open grills, like below the video card.
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 3:42pm |
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Ok gotcha, thanks Bprat
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Posted: 12 Feb 2015 at 3:44pm |
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Always a pleasure.
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 7:08am |
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So i found the fan cable to the top fan along with the rear cable while dusting out my pc today, both are bundled together but i'm having an issue unhooking the fan extension cable to the end of the fans cable.
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 7:19am |
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They usually connect in one of 3 ways.... Just stab on with no locking...or, a small plastic locking tab needs to be pushed in with your nail or a pen... or, the connector has two locking tabs on the end that you just squeeze together as you pull it apart.
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 7:28am |
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Such a shame, i cut my nails
I think its either of the last two that you mentioned. I might take it to a computer shop along with some new fans and have them replace it for me. |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 7:35am |
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I think the fans just push on. Just give it a tug.
The LED lead might lock, but I'm not sure. I think you have 3 types of connectors from the fan control, the smaller led fan connector, maybe 2 of those, a little larger fan connector, maybe 4 or 5, and the larger molex four pin power connector.  |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 7:36am |
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I also just cut my nails, otherwise, I'd pop over.
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 7:37am |
be a long drive
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 7:43am |
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My Geo Prizm gets great mileage and I once drove from Oklahoma to Rhode island in 36 hours. Of course, I was much younger then..
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 7:44am |
36hrs..your nuts Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 13 Mar 2015 at 7:44am |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 7:45am |
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I've been told that.
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 10:24am |
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Please, for the love of all that's holy and good, tell me the 36hour trip wasn't in the Geo
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 10:35am |
(My Geo Prizm gets great mileage and I once drove from Oklahoma to Rhode island in 36 hours) So i assume it was....lol unless he had a different car at the time Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 13 Mar 2015 at 10:35am |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 11:08am |
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Nope, no Geo then. It was a '65 Plymouth 383 Satellite. Crappy mileage, but back then gas was cheap.
The ride with its heavy suspension almost caused me to have no kids. Fun times.  Just an interesting nugget.... gas back then was about .30 a gallon.  Edited by bprat22 - 13 Mar 2015 at 11:30am |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 12:37pm |
dang i just looked up a picture of a 65' plymouth and omg its soo
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 1:34pm |
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Yeah, that was a nice ride.
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Definitely! Its a shame such beauties cost a small fortune to own anymore, unless you just use them as garage ornaments (like my Cutlass,  ). |
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 3:35pm |
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What year Cutlass ?
Cars had personality back then. 
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 4:55pm |
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Since this is a post about fans; The fans were great back in the day!!
'71 road runner - red with white convertible top and white leather interior and a 426 HEMI '72 boss Torino with a 429 - painted to look like starsky and hutch car. On a Sunday drive I saw a Henry J sitting in a farmer's field. I asked what he's ask for it and he said haul it off. OMG I was elated! Turned it into a roadster with a chevy 327/396HP and hurst 4 speed with a mystery shifter. Smoked glass ordered from Ca. 27 coats of transparent blue paint and 6 clear coats. You looked into the paint, not at it. Those were the days!!
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69 Supreme! I also have a 79 Supreme, but it needs an entirely new engine. Its the original, plus its the 260 which I was never a fan of compared to the 350. It could also use a paint job. Its also about 1000 miles away  I always enjoyed the Supremes, it was a nice middle ground since I could never afford the other "better known" muscle cars. |
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How funny. I was just listening to Radar Love while loading more games.
Never should have sold my "72" Torino. Hubby says the same about his "55" Bel Air. Who knew they would be off the charts?
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Posted: 13 Mar 2015 at 8:13pm |
And they had gas wars!!!! I remember 25 cents a gallon. Of course making 50 cents an hour also when working summer jobs. |
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Me sitting my ECMO in PICU. Now you know why I like LC. ;)
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Posted: 14 Mar 2015 at 8:58am |
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We could make a thread just on cars.
All those cars, the Road runners, especially the burnt orange , the Torino and the Cutlass were all ..had to stop and look.. as they went by. Just to stay on topic as Pacesetter reminded us.... they all had fans in them.. Fans are a good thing. Sorry we highjacked it, Arkansas.. |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2015 at 9:04am |
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Hey, computers have fans, cars have fans.. anymore both use plastic fans.. its sort of similar?
But I'll stop the derailment now.  Let us know how the fan situation turns out if you get a chance! |
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Posted: 14 Mar 2015 at 10:56am |
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Lmao its fine Bprat
I'll let y'all know how the fan situation turns out |
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