Excessive shaking occurs when fans activate.
Excessive shaking occurs when fans activate.
PC is shaking excessively because the six fans spin even at the lowest speed from the remote. The bottom and side fans handle intake, while the top two manage exhaust. When I turn off those fans, the vibration disappears. How can I fix or eliminate this shaking? My case is an InPlay Seaview S100, using Inplay Seaview X3 fans. I switched to this model and bought these fans since my previous one lacked proper airflow. Please advise—does this kind of setup and fan count cause such vibrations? I’m really concerned. Thank you in advance.
You didn't tighten them properly, or it's just bad quality, or maybe both.
Improve the design or attract more listeners, avoid any shaking. If needed, add sound-absorbing materials inside. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sound+dampening
You receive what you pay for... do you own a remote for your fans? Is there a PWM cable available for your PC? Are they using a 12V MOLEX connector with a controller, or are they running on a standard setup? These fans are typically the lower-quality ones in terms of both price and build. Consider adding sound-dampening material between your case and the fans, or upgrade to new fans with a PWM connector for PC control via BIOS or software. One or more might have a faulty bearing—press your finger in the middle of the hub to see if it affects performance. If only one is bad, it’s likely a single issue; if all are problematic, you may need replacement parts.
Check each fan individually. On some budget models, the fan housing can bend or flex when installed, which might cause a blade to strike something or expose a weak spot.
It’s safe to leave it, but you should watch for any signs of damage. The vibrations from the top and bottom fans suggest they’re operating normally, though you might want to monitor them closely.
they might be out of balance... vibrations won't be great for parts, especially with mechanical hard drives, they won't be very comfortable... but it's not going to cause serious damage right now. It'll just be bothersome. You could try rubber fan mounts to help. Honestly, the safest choice is to replace them with better quality fans. These rubber mounts are meant to reduce vibration if you want that first impression.
To use it, identify the top and bottom fans based on vibration. The ones that vibrate most are the ones you want to focus on.
My fans aren't connected to the system to retrieve the rubber inside, that's why. Sorry, SLR, my internet is acting up today. The fan appears to be a solid block on every side.