Replacing the fan in ReadyNAS Duo - possible?

jraneses wrote:

In looking at possible replacement fans for the Duo on Newegg, these models might be viable candidates. In my opinion, it's not so much the noise level of the Duo that's the problem, it's the tone of the stock Crown fan. VANTEC TF6025 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811999615 Dynatron DF126025PL-3/4G http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835114064 Those are the top 2 rated 60mm fans from the product category http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2000110573+1372726523&Configurator=&Subcategory=573&description=&Ntk=&SpeTabStoreType=&srchInDesc= Can any of the Jedi's comment on the compatibility of the replacement fans listed above? Thanks, Jason

Be careful with the connectors the fan you purchase provides. The VANTEC TF2065 comes with a 3/4 pin connector, but the 3-pin connector does not work - it doesn't power the fan. You would have to purchase an adapter, and the two 4-pin connectors that come standard with the fan already take a bit of space. I purchased that fan but will return it since it cannot work in the unit.

http://www.frozencpu.com has a TON of different fans and fan accessories. I was wondering if buying a simple rubber fan silencer wouldn't do the trick. It seems to me that a lot of the noise caused by the fan is the vibration of the back plate the fan is attached to.