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Pro Pioneer fan failed (?)
Hello! I have a ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition 6-bay NAS device, about 4.5 years old. Running constantly without any major probems (once, however, I had to move all data off and reformat the system d...
apoleon wrote: the case was quite full of dust after these 4,5 years (altough I have used compressed air to clean it, but without opening it).
Make sure you prevent the fans from turning while you're blowing the dust out; spinning them up to high RPMs will make their bearings fail.
apoleon wrote: I'm replacing the SYS fan with Noctua NF-P12
The CPU fan will be replaced by Noctua NF-R8 (comes with a 3:4-Pin Adaptor)
If you haven't purchased those fans yet, better choices might be the NF-S12A FLX and the NF-R8 PWM.
Your NF-P12 can generate high static pressure -- good for forcing air through the tight spaces you might find in CPU coolers, etc. -- but the Pro Pioneer's case fan doesn't need that; all it wants is high airflow, and the NF-S12A FLX can push 20% more air than the NF-P12.
The NF-R8 PWM is just like your NF-R8, but has a 4-pin connector.
apoleon wrote: As I open the case I'll even add an extra memory.
The Patriot PSD28G800K (2 x 4GB) will work well in the Pro Pioneer.
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