EJR49
join:2003-11-05
Oak Lawn, IL
| Sonata II PSU fan not working?
I just set this case up yesterday and I've had the computer on for over 12 hours but the PSU fan is not running. A note on the back of the case says it won't go on until it is necessary but how do I know it will when its needed. Intel Active Monitor says the temperature in the case is fine but I'm still worried.
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Tikker_LoS
join:2004-04-29
Regina, SK | why are you worried if all the measurables are fine? |
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EJR49
join:2003-11-05
Oak Lawn, IL | Because I normally leave the computer on at all times and I don't want it to have a problem when I'm not at the computer |
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narrowband
join:2006-10-07
Lanham, MD | reply to EJR49
It's fine. There are two 80mm fans on the SmartPower PSU. The fan on the outside only spins when the PSU temp reaches a certain level. The inside fan always runs. On mine, I've never seen the outer fan run. |
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GhostDoggy
join:2005-05-11
Duluth, GA
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Strange, while I do not have one of the second generation Sonata cases I do have two of the first generation cases. Is this PSU fan feature that evolved from the second generation? Also, I would think the PSU is independent of the case--especially considering Antec makes PSUs galore.
And isn't the function of the PSU fan to cool the PSU only? How much of the PSU capabilities are you utilizing? |
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