P182 top fan vibrating/resonating

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CoolGuy90

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I am using the default Tricools in my P182, and while im happy with them, the top fan always seems louder than the back one. The fan causes the top part to vibrate/resonate throughout the case. I first looking at getting acoustic fan mounts, but then realized that the top fan uses only 2 screws to mount to the case.

For you P182 owners, what have you done to the top fan to reduce vibrations?


Thanks
 
I never really found a great solution for that. I replaced the default Tricools with undervolted Yate Loons and tweaked the 2 metal(?) brackets upwards slightly for a more snug fit. There's not much you can do about the screws except screw them on tighter. The rear fan is on acoustic mounts and seems relatively silent.

My case still makes a slight noise but that might be the CPU fan. These days, the AC is louder than my computer but I'll get around to make more adjustments when the weather cools down.
 
Definitely replace them with new fans. The stock ones are good, but not great.
 
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