I'm having a bit of trouble with my Arctic Freezer 36 ARGB cooler. The back fan seems to be stuck and isn't spinning—looks like it's too close to the heat sink or something. Do I really need both fans for it to work well? Would it be a decent idea to just unplug the second fan and rely on the front one? I'm worried it might affect temperatures too much, though.
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It sounds like the heat sink might be too close to the fan blades. How exactly is this cooler mounted? If it’s misaligned, it could definitely be causing the sticking issue. I’d suggest checking the installation to see if it can be adjusted; it might be pinned down too tight.
No worries, I’ve got some insights for you! If you only have one fan working, your cooling will still be decent as long as you're not overclocking or pushing your CPU hard. Having both fans definitely helps keep temperatures down and your system quieter. For now, if the second fan is consistently sticking, it’s okay to unplug it, but consider reseating or remounting it when you can—that’ll optimize cooling and extend your CPU's lifespan. Just keep in mind that one fan is a temporary fix, and getting both fans running is the way to go!
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