K Kadahaf Daemon Poster Messages 577 May 3, 2005 #1 I remember seeing somewhere that they can last 5k hours? that seems low...I'm using the stock hs/fan from amd for my 64 and got it like 5 months ago when will it die?
I remember seeing somewhere that they can last 5k hours? that seems low...I'm using the stock hs/fan from amd for my 64 and got it like 5 months ago when will it die?
SHAWN Field Engineer Messages 4,695 Location Long Island, NY May 3, 2005 #2 I dont think you need to worry about a fan dieing for a long time. But just like any other mechanical device, It can die right now or last 10 years
I dont think you need to worry about a fan dieing for a long time. But just like any other mechanical device, It can die right now or last 10 years
Elbatrop1 Memberbot Messages 4,057 May 3, 2005 #3 From what I have seen, they seem to last at least 4-5 years.
Shumway Fully Optimized Messages 2,729 Location London - Ontario - Canada May 3, 2005 #4 If you take care of them and keep them clean it will last longer.
M m3trj Fully Optimized Messages 1,574 May 3, 2005 #5 I've never had one die on me. It'll probably last forever as far as you're concerned.
E espeed In Runtime Messages 351 May 3, 2005 #6 why worry, they are cheap enough, just replace it when it dies.
K keasheo Solid State Member Messages 7 May 3, 2005 #7 I've never had any trouble. They should last a long time.
M M4A1 Daemon Poster Messages 957 May 3, 2005 #8 No trouble with them, however my power supply bailed out on me.
OP OP K Kadahaf Daemon Poster Messages 577 May 3, 2005 #10 espeed said: why worry, they are cheap enough, just replace it when it dies. Click to expand... if mine dies when the comp is running chances are that the cpu will fry in 5 seconds or less
espeed said: why worry, they are cheap enough, just replace it when it dies. Click to expand... if mine dies when the comp is running chances are that the cpu will fry in 5 seconds or less