Scythe 120mm fan "clicking"

JaYp146 · Post by **JaYp146** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:59 am

It's a Scythe AD1212DS-A73GL(GTCL7), normally included with a Scythe Kama Bay. It exhibits an annoying "clicking noise" while in use. I've tried PWM and normal DC fan controllers (5v, 7v, 12v) and a direct molex connection to the power supply, and nothing's improved the clicking.

Is there any way I could take apart the fan and tweak something internally to fix this problem? Maybe add oil to the bearings?

Thanks in advance.

Post by **NeilBlanchard** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:54 am

Hello,

Is it a 9-blade Slipstream? It might get better if you run it for a while -- try it for a day at 12v?

jhhoffma · Post by **jhhoffma** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:32 am

I don't think the Kama Bay comes with a Slipstream does it?

Either way, I'd RMA it. I wouldn't accept something that clicks on startup @ 12V. I don't think it's likely to go away, much like the chirping on my 1200rpm Slipstream.

JaYp146 · Post by **JaYp146** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:22 pm

No, it isn't a Slipstream. Here's a picture: http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/6476/img9123ps1.jpg

Thing is, I got it used from a seller on HardForum. I really hate to complain (it's quiet except for the clicking), but... yeah,j ust wondering if there's a way to fix the clicking.

Teh Lurv · Post by **Teh Lurv** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:26 pm

I noticed a clicking noise with the Kama bay fan as well. Its a pretty faint click and it could be either the fan or the vibration of the two retention clips for the filter.

I do know that the fan makes a loud clicking noise if the clips are installed backwards (they have a slight bend to them) or if the foam filter makes contact with the fan blades.