Power supply fan going bad

[Dapman02]

A week ago, my power supply fan started going bad. I took it out and lubed it and it was fine, but now the click is back. Is there a complete replacement 140mm fan that I can order and just replace it. I would like to not have to put the two prong connector on my self.

 

[hokiealumnus]

You could try to contact the manufacturer and have them send you a replacement. FWIW, splicing in the two wire connector shouldn't be too bad at all. You could get a better fan that won't do this to you again (i.e. not the one that came with it in the first place.)

 

[Dapman02]

The problem is that the manufacturer (xigmatek) put a yate loon in there (sleeve bearing) so I would like to find one that isn't sleeve, a ball bearing one would be nice.

 

[CharlieCS]

http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=316&products_id=24003

At full power this is loud and unless you have thermal control i don't recommend it , there are very limited amount of 140 mm fans , just stick another 7 dollar yate loon in there will last 1-2 years .

 

[hokiealumnus]

If you're up for a little color, this Lian Li fan has ball bearings. It comes in red as well. Unfortunately that's the extent of my 140mm fan knowledge I'm sorry to say. Never had one nor had the need. Anyone know who makes a good 140mm fan?