On 27/10/02 8:31 pm, "(PCI PowerMacs)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 12:10:45 -0800 > From: B Yen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: fan for 8500 > > My 8500/120 (G4/400 upgrade) is making this howling noise on power up. After > a while > it goes away. Sometimes it comes back, & is a noticeable whine & throbbing. > I had > the case open, & thought it was the fan doing it. > > Has anyone else had a similar problem? (I bought mine in '95, so it's nearly > 7 yrs > old). What is a good replacement fan, is a PC 12v fan compatible? I heard > about > these ball-bearing fans, I should probably go with that. > > > B Yen As you probably noted, the 8500's fan is in the power supply. It is a 12V 120mm fan, not sure of the air flow details. PC power supply fans are normally 12V 80mm, half the size, so will not work. Steve Bell -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:pci-powermacs@;mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:pci-powermacs-off@;mail.maclaunch.com> For digest mode, email: <mailto:pci-powermacs-digest@;mail.maclaunch.com> Subscription questions: <mailto:listmom@;lowendmac.com> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
