Lkdog
Power User
I swapped out the stock fan a few days ago for a SILENX IXP-34-12.
It is rated at 1700 rpm/CFM 14/12db/12v which is within the specs stated by Cliff.
BUT....there is some concern that the SILENX fans (while they worked well for the Ultra) may not really be enough actual CFM air pushing power for the dual CPU AXE FX II.
The stock fan is a HUI TONG which is rated at 3800 rpm/CFM 18/28 db/12v at LOW speed per this spec sheet:
http://www.htfanner.com/file/2008_8_15_16_47_832.pdf
As for the SILENX fan- seemed to work fine in light use for a few days in 45 minute sessions.
Yesterday I was using the AXE FX in heavier use for about 90 minutes or so-mostly on the RECTO patches.
When I moved to the stock EURO Blue patch after some jamming- the unit started rebooting for some reason.
Have no idea if this was an indication of some overheating- or a USB connection to the PC issue (AXE EDIT was not hooked up), or a bug in the new FW 1.5.
I turned the unit off for just a few minutes and restarted it, and it was fine even after I played for another several minutes trying to reproduce the rebooting on that patch.
Any input is welcome on the rebooting issue and an alternate replacement fan other than the SILENX.
One thing I was thinking was using a 60mm-80mm adapter and using a larger fan that pushes more air and is still quiet.
Thanks.
It is rated at 1700 rpm/CFM 14/12db/12v which is within the specs stated by Cliff.
BUT....there is some concern that the SILENX fans (while they worked well for the Ultra) may not really be enough actual CFM air pushing power for the dual CPU AXE FX II.
The stock fan is a HUI TONG which is rated at 3800 rpm/CFM 18/28 db/12v at LOW speed per this spec sheet:
http://www.htfanner.com/file/2008_8_15_16_47_832.pdf
As for the SILENX fan- seemed to work fine in light use for a few days in 45 minute sessions.
Yesterday I was using the AXE FX in heavier use for about 90 minutes or so-mostly on the RECTO patches.
When I moved to the stock EURO Blue patch after some jamming- the unit started rebooting for some reason.
Have no idea if this was an indication of some overheating- or a USB connection to the PC issue (AXE EDIT was not hooked up), or a bug in the new FW 1.5.
I turned the unit off for just a few minutes and restarted it, and it was fine even after I played for another several minutes trying to reproduce the rebooting on that patch.
Any input is welcome on the rebooting issue and an alternate replacement fan other than the SILENX.
One thing I was thinking was using a 60mm-80mm adapter and using a larger fan that pushes more air and is still quiet.
Thanks.
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