Quiet fan in my II!

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guitarnerdswe

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I can confirm that the new Axe-FX IIs from G66 have a different fan than the earlier ones. I just got mine replaced because of a problem, and the fan in this one is MUCH quieter than the old one. Just wanted to let you guys know :)
 
+1! I can also tell of awayness of fan-noise-wrath. It's totally superduperquiet. When I flicked the switch I was like.. Ok maybe this is the load up mode with the fan

waking up from it's sleep. But nah, the fan stayed like that and It's so quiet I don't even notice it. This can't be the hairtearing version that's for sure. If I were to hear

of someone complaining about this version of the fan, I don't know what fan it is, I would honestly respond with a big, juicy, dripping PFFFFF!!!! :lol

I'm still playing mine a bit before writing the review, I'm superexcited!

Before I write the review I can tell you this: no I can't, it's for the review :p muhaha! :mrgreen
 
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Mine was dead quiet too.. I had to put my ear on the unit cuz I thought they had forgotten to connect the fan.
 
So could one of you guys with the dead silent fans open the case and tell us what brand & model fan they use now?
 
I'm doing problem searching on the random freezes right now. If no one does it before I'm done, I might take the top of mine.
 
I asked G66 a few months ago, what they are planning to replace the stock fan with. They replied, that it probably will be a fan custom made for them.
I don´t know how this turned out.
 
They were using the XR2 and switched to the Revoltec.

I did some tests with those fans. The XR2 has a higher rated RPM and CFM air flow BUT it does not put out as advertised it was louder than the revoltec. The Revoltec is around 12.3 CFM and does a better job of cooling. (Reccomended CFM from FAS is 14)

XR2 - 2200 RPM - 14.1 CFM - 15dBA
Revoltec -2500RPM - 12.31CFM - 19.99 dBA
The tests were conducted in a room with ambient room temperatures @ 71 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit

I am using the Revoltec for now.
 
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GuitarDojo said:
They were using the XR2 and switched to the Revoltec.

I did some tests with those fans. The XR2 has a higher rated RPM and CFM air flow BUT it does not put out as advertised it was louder than the revoltec. The Revoltec is around 12.3 CFM and does a better job of cooling. (Reccomended CFM from FAS is 14)

XR2 - 2200 RPM - 14.1 CFM - 15dBA
Revoltec -2500RPM - 12.31CFM - 19.99 dBA
The tests were conducted in a room with ambient room temperatures @ 71 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit

I am using the Revoltec for now.
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Just to add. I am waiting for a replacement fan from FAS. I checked these 2 fans out since G66 was installing them. I am using what I think is the better of the 2 in a climate controlled environment.
 
jmpatrick63 said:
So, are we going to be able to get one of these new improved fans here in the USA somehow?
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It looks like it's not available for export to the U.S. (Revoltec Where to Buy)

snorkel54 said:
What are the dimensions? is it a 120mm fan?
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The Revoltec is 60x20. (Revoltec RL036 "AirGuard") The stock U.S. fan is 60x15. the Noiseblocker XR2 is 60x25.

I'm presently using the XR2, which is dead quiet, but I would switch to the Revoltec if I could find one.
 
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Canadian here; I can hear the fan in the Axe FX II I got a few days ago, but no more so than on my PC or laptop.
 
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