Oh, also, re: 3-pin vs. 4-pin, interesting page that says "don't worry about it" (unless you want speed control): https://landing.coolermaster.com/faq/how-to-connect-a-3-pin-or-4-pin-fan-to-the-motherboard/

Otherwise you're looking at an adapter (this was the top Google hit): https://www.amazon.ca/4Pin-3Pin-Standard-Adapter-Cable/dp/B01H0OZC9W

Trevor may have an adaptor in stock, you'll have to ask him...  for that matter, he may even have an AM3 fan in stock!

-Adam

On 2021-02-01 19:23, Adam Thompson wrote:

IIRC, the fan depends on the CPU, the motherboard socket, and the case dimensions/clearance.  I've found a vague reference to this fan being used on an AM3 socket, does that describe your situation?  If so, the forum poster I found replaced his AVC fan with a "Be Quiet!" brand "Shadow Rock TF2" (https://www.bequiet.com/en/cpucooler/1074) which may or may not fit your case.  (And holy cow is it ever expensive!)

On a related note, Google Translate does a horrible job of translating Hungarian to English.  (https://prohardver.hu/tema/milyen_cpu_hutot_vegyek_2/hsz_73341-73360.html)

Its Bulgarian is almost as bad (https://www.ebowsos.com/ru/products/avc-7020-dv07020b12u-12v-0-7a-4wire-cooling-fan).

Bottom line: it looks like you currently have a 70mm x 70mm x 20mm fan designed for an AM3 socket.

The closest match I've found so far is: https://www.amazon.ca/Cooler-Master-Am2-Am3-Cpu/dp/B004X5TGO4

Everything else I can find is both enormous and expensive.

YMMV, good luck!

-Adam

On 2021-01-31 17:24, Kevin McGregor wrote:

I have a noisy CPU fan. Does anyone know where I can get a reasonably priced replacement? It makes an annoying whine when above idle speed. See pic below if I can attach it. 3-pin motherboard connection. 

 

Thanks!

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