How to install (or replace) a case fan

July 28, 2014

Many of the chips inside a typical PC generate a lot of heat and require some form of active cooling to remain stable.System builders usually rely on heatsinks and fans to manage the heat within a PC. If you’re upgrading or building a new PC—or your PC is overheating—you may need to install new or additional fans. Here’s how to identify when you need to replace a fan and how to do it yourself.Identifying Faulty Fans Often, a fan will start to emit strange grinding noises or vibrations in its last death throws. Sometimes there is no warning at all, and a fan will silently come to a stop.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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