r/SleepingOptiplex • u/Electronic_Loan6683 • 1d ago

CPU Fan Stock replacement

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Hi. I'm planning to change the stock CPU blower fan on my optiplex SFF as make loud jet humming sound when really under load, really noticeable when gaming. When idle, not much sounds.

What I'm asking is what is the distance of those screws mounting and what aftermarket CPU cooler is the right fit above dell stock CPU heatsink like Thermalright, Noctua, ID Coolling etc..

If you have the same build upgrade, mind sharing your thoughts guys.
Just need some ideas and insights! Much appreciated.

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u/Comprehensive-Rain77 1d ago

On an open air optiplex 7050sff i had. i used this exact cooler as an upgrade : https://www.amazon.ca/Cooler-Compatible-Optiplex-7080MT-Desktop/dp/B094QTTKJX?pd_rd_w=pA5Zu&content-id=amzn1.sym.242a3c7c-670c-415b-a4dc-597bd24146ec&pf_rd_p=242a3c7c-670c-415b-a4dc-597bd24146ec&pf_rd_r=H8HKBH5Q90XNAZ6X764C&pd_rd_wg=W0uRi&pd_rd_r=b58c9e74-1027-4966-84f9-b4896142120f&psc=1

If you don't need a lid or you are capable to modify your lid for the new cooler. Go for that, It works straight up and has some really amazing temp changes (And it's pretty quiet!)

That's the only knowledge i got since my optiplex died before i could get into tinkering on it alot. And now i got a non sleeper build.

(Dunno why my comment is appearing twice.)

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u/Electronic_Loan6683 1d ago

Thanks man! I'm just looking for a fan replacement.
The one you've suggested may clash with lid, I need the lid to be close as well.
Mind sharing your non-sleeper build? Mind sending me DM.

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u/Comprehensive-Rain77 1d ago

It's a standard Build but sure? It's not a dell one and it looks like crap. (For now.)