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I replaced my custom HTPC with an HP Stream Mini (Amazon.com : (Discontinued) HP Stream 200-010 Mini Desktop : Computers & Accessories). I upgraded to 8gb of RAM and a 256gb SSD,
Performance-wise, the device works great. At low load, the fan noise is near inaudible.
BUT, when load ramps up, the fan noise is terrible. I can hear it easily 50-60 feet away...
Has anyone had any luck replacing the fan? Or adding a fan controller? I'm half-tempted to just take the guts out and put it in a bigger case. But when I check temps with speedfan, they are really low, so I believe it's just way too sensitive with fan ramping up and I'd rather reduce longevity with higher temps if it meant not hearing that fan.
Performance-wise, the device works great. At low load, the fan noise is near inaudible.
BUT, when load ramps up, the fan noise is terrible. I can hear it easily 50-60 feet away...
Has anyone had any luck replacing the fan? Or adding a fan controller? I'm half-tempted to just take the guts out and put it in a bigger case. But when I check temps with speedfan, they are really low, so I believe it's just way too sensitive with fan ramping up and I'd rather reduce longevity with higher temps if it meant not hearing that fan.
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