[ask]CoolerMaster K350 case fan suggestion

[mingjae]

Hi, I recently bought this cool case, CoolerMaster K350 with 1xred led front fan case,

do somebody know this exacly dB(loudness) specification of this case fan?

because I'm a bit disturbed by its loudness, exactly not that loud, i'm satisfied enough with this red light fan,
but i planned to move my pc to my bedroom, just need more quiet fan.

any suggestion products for another red led fan replacement?

thx

[Rale]

Fan is labeled from backside, then find specification on CM site.
"exacly dB" will not say anything, it will depend on the distance and the measurement method.
Just switch the fan power to 5v from 12v.

[mingjae]

Hi,

thx for ur reply,

do i need to change the cable to plug else where?
or it is setting from bios? and, is it recommended to switch the 12v to 5v and not harm the led?

[Rale]

I don't know how your fan is connected.

If its a molex connector. Switch RED(+5V) and YELLOW(+12V). If there male and finale from both sides switch and all (Red,2xblack,yellow) wires from all sides! Use a tweezers to extract pins and housing.
If there 3/4 pin fan connector, read your motherboard manual (about fan control) or buy molex to fan adapter with 5V and 12V connector.

When you connect fan to 5 volts, the brightness decreases and it will spin slower.