it usually isn't a problem, so long as the PS fan isn't the only fan in the system. depends on the configuration of your system and the current airflow, what processor, etc... proper airflow is very important. if the power supply fan is the only fan in the system providing cool air (or sucking out hot air) i suggest installing another fan in the case. however, airflow isn't that big of a concern until you get to the slot processors and above ( > PII and K5 ) or if you're over clocking. -----Original Message----- From: Garl Grigsby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 10:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [EUG-LUG:476] RE: PS Fan replacement...
Tim, All this really means is that the fan will be drawing less power (P = V * I). The origonal fan will draw 2.28 Watts where the new one will draw 1.68 Watts. So the new fan will save you some $$$. The only problem you may run into is that the new fan may not provide the same flow rate as the old one, but it **shouldn't** be that big of a deal...... Garl -----Original Message----- From: Tim Howe [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 10:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [EUG-LUG:472] PS Fan replacement... I'm currently pulling a fan out of one power supply and sticking it in another. The old one said 12v .19a, the new one says 12v .14a. I'm not going to break anything am I? TimH
