Inexpensive PC cooling fan source

[TT-(Moderator) 1,147]

A while back I had asked Karl about a potential problem with the hard drive in my Dell Dimension 8250. After closer investigation, I found that the main cooling fan was the source of the noise, and I started looking for a replacement. Turns out that the fan is a 92 X 32 mm 0.85 amp variable speed 12VDC unit designed to cool the entire machine, except for the power supply.

I had seen prices as high as $173 for this type of fan and happened to stumble across a discussion on a message board about suitable replacements.

Turns out a company in TX by the name of Skyline Graphics had the identical replacement for my fan, and it was only $16. I also purchased the four new rubber mounting pins ($1) and it was shipped out via Priority Mail on Monday and was here today. Total cost was $23, which I think is a lot better than $173!

I thought it would be a good link to add here - since we all have to access RedSquare on some type of computer.

Who knows -- one of you guys might need a fan soon.

Skyline Graphics Home

[whchris 5]

think it will stop the vibrating computer?

i already checked the fan and replaced it just because i was there and had one on the shelf

[Sparky-(Admin) 22,279]

Try mountin it on a big rubber pad

Mike................

[TT-(Moderator) 1,147]

think it will stop the vibrating computer?

i already checked the fan and replaced it just because i was there and had one on the shelf

Maybe you need to quit watching the sulky video from Joe! :thumbs: