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3050 SFF, noisy fan
Hi everyone,
I've had a Dell Optiplex 3050 SFF for nearly one year and I've been irritated by the fact that the fan keeps spinning nearly all the time even though I mainly use web engines and data-processing softwares.
The worst thing is that there is no fan-control override system is the bios. It is not to be found anywhere and there is no fan control software that can manage the dell fan. So, what should I do? I would really like to get some help on that point because if I can't find any real solution to this issue, I will probably have to sell it.
Please, help me out!
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Posted September 1st, 2018 03:00
It would help to know which fan is noisy. The CPU cooler fan or the case fan.
As the SFF models are more compact heat can be more of an issue, especially if it is not located where it can get adequate cool ambient air flow. First thing is to locate it where it can get the air flow, if its not now.
If its still under Dell warranty, contact Dell support. Only Dell support can get it corrected under warranty.
Inspiron 16 5630 Laptop and WD22TB4 Docking StationSelf-built desktop for recording studio application9711
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Posted September 1st, 2018 05:00
The Dell support site only shows SFF, Tower and Micro. The Micro does not have any fans according to the documentation.
https://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/optiplex-3050-desktop/manuals
Inspiron 16 5630 Laptop and WD22TB4 Docking StationSelf-built desktop for recording studio application9706
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Posted September 1st, 2018 05:00
This is mine
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Posted September 1st, 2018 07:00
Because of forum moderation of pictures it takes a while to see them. I finally see it, Sunday.
Inspiron 16 5630 Laptop and WD22TB4 Docking StationSelf-built desktop for recording studio application9692
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Posted September 1st, 2018 07:00
anyway, It's the CPU fan next to the heatsink. It sometimes freezes my keyboard and my mouse and I have to turn the Pc off to be able to type again.
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Posted September 1st, 2018 10:00
thanks for your answer, so what could I do to fix the issue? change the heatsink or change the thermal paste?
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Posted September 1st, 2018 10:00
Yeah, that is the "Hood Fan" that sits ontop of the passive CPU heatsink. You own the Micro version, as Dell stopped making the USFF long ago.
I have a 3060 Micro and it's the same basic design, but unless I really push the system (usually me working + Windows Update hammering away) the fan doesn't even come on. 6-core i5-8500T.
If it's a recent issue, then the fan motor could be going or a problem with the CPU heatsink linking (dislodged or poor thermal grease, etc.).
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Posted September 2nd, 2018 08:00
Whether it "did" it now "must" be replaced. It can't be reused. Once the thermal paste seal has been "broken" it must be replaced.
Clean off the thermal paste from the top of the CPU and bottom of heat sink. Apply new thermal paste to the top of the CPU, per the thermal paste instructions, reinstall the heat sink. Arctic Silver thermal paste is recommended.
Here is an example:
Inspiron 16 5630 Laptop and WD22TB4 Docking StationSelf-built desktop for recording studio application
fcnlover
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Posted September 1st, 2018 03:00
Actually, it's the USFF that I have. So, I only have one fan I think.