Panaflo 80mm Low Speed as PSU Fan?

gonsped · Post by **gonsped** » Fri May 23, 2003 4:43 pm

Would it be a good idea to have a Panaflo 80mm low speed fan as the replacement fan for my PSU?

I was even thinking of connecting a fan controller to bring down noise even more when the computer is at low idle......

Comments?

Riffer · Post by **Riffer** » Fri May 23, 2003 4:55 pm

Depends on your PSU.

My PC Power & Cooling Silencer 400 is rock solid with an L1a @ 6Volts, but I don't know if I would risk a lesser power supply.

Post by **Rusty075** » Fri May 23, 2003 5:12 pm

I've used a Panaflo as a swap fan in my Enermax PC for nearly a year now, no problems at all.

alkan · Post by **alkan** » Fri May 23, 2003 6:24 pm

Also have swapped a Panaflo L1A into my Enermax 350. Usually 'revs' twice before starting, but always does.

I think.

rpc180 · Post by **rpc180** » Fri May 23, 2003 7:33 pm

Done here also. Into an Antec 350W PSU. Stable running folding for 1.5 months 24/7 now - exhast temp is 39C.

powergyoza · Post by **powergyoza** » Fri May 23, 2003 8:58 pm

Yup, a Panaflo L1A is fine for lower power situations. For higher power draws like mine, PSU ducting would be necessary to insure good temps and long life.

Post by **Rusty075** » Fri May 23, 2003 9:03 pm

Powergyoza makes a good point. If the PSU is your only source of exhaust you may want to work the fan speed down slowly, keeping an eye on your temps as you go. If the fan speed drops too far both the PSU and the Case temp will go up.