GPU Fan

[coacharnold]

Hi folks .....

I have a version of the XBOX that has a GPU fan. I have taken in out and oiled it and made all manner of effort to get it quite and it is STILL loud. It's working fine, just loud. I just learned that older versions of xbox didn't have GPU fans.

Question: If I'm only running XBMC... can I remove the GPU fan all together.

Thanks

Tim

[trogggy]

I have a v1.0 box with no gpu fan, and it's been running like that (xbmc only) for about 2 years with no problems. I took it off 'cos it was noisy.
I did mean to put a (bigger) heatsink from a later box on it, but it's not been a problem so it's never going to happen.
That's not a guarantee though.

[asbo]

I just learned that older versions of xbox didn't have GPU fans.

Other way round, newer versions didn't have a GPU fan.

can I remove the GPU fan all together.

Yep, it'll be fine. Well unless you live somewhere hot, but even then it'll probably be fine.

[nonosto]

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[spicemuseum]

Dear

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[asbo]

Dear

Yes, darling?

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[MrMajst3r]

GPU fan in 1.0 Xbox can be removed, but it's recommended to put new thermal compound. I suggest to replace main fan with 80mm one also.

[blighty]

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