# \#fans **URL:** https://forum.45homelab.com/tag/fans/6.md [Latest](https://forum.45homelab.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.45homelab.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.45homelab.com/tags.md) --- ## [HL15 Beast DIY Build – PSU Cable Lengths, PWM Fan Wiring and Used 9305-24i](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-beast-diy-build-psu-cable-lengths-pwm-fan-wiring-and-used-9305-24i/3914)
**Author:** [@alexjenkins](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/alexjenkins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-beast-diy-build-psu-cable-lengths-pwm-fan-wiring-and-used-9305-24i/3914 "2026-09-02T08:06:49Z")
Hi everyone, I’m preparing to order an HL15 Beast Chassis & Backplane and will be building it using a similar configuration to the ASUS platform shown in the Beast manual: ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi AMD Ryzen 9 99… --- ## [Dallas Fort Worth Texas Users](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/dallas-fort-worth-texas-users/3280)
**Author:** [@Flamerfegan035](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Flamerfegan035)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/dallas-fort-worth-texas-users/3280 "2026-04-07T14:52:04Z")
Hey guys, My name is John Fegan, I am an Autodesk flame user running rocky 9.5, a second machine running proxmox ve, and about 4 macs. I’m currently building out my home studio “lab” attached is an image of my office. … --- ## [New HL15 - Chassis only](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-hl15-chassis-only/3578)
**Author:** [@EQArimus](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/EQArimus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-hl15-chassis-only/3578 "2025-09-30T21:13:49Z")
I have only one fan wire coming out from under the fans. Is that right? Or am I supposed to unclip the bundle that is connected to the midplan board? If so, do you recommed sys\_fan or CHA\_fan ? --- ## [CPU cooler for hl15v2](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/cpu-cooler-for-hl15v2/3572)
**Author:** [@drmg](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/drmg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/cpu-cooler-for-hl15v2/3572 "2025-09-28T07:14:27Z")
What would be the best options for a Noctua CPU cooler for the HL15 v2? --- ## [PSA: HL4/8 Crimped "Low Profile" Molex Connectors](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/psa-hl4-8-crimped-low-profile-molex-connectors/2764)
**Author:** [@rymandle05](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/rymandle05)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/psa-hl4-8-crimped-low-profile-molex-connectors/2764 "2025-08-15T23:04:49Z")
For those who purchased or looking to purchase an HL4 or HL8 with an acrylic front but supplying your own Flex PSU, you may need to do modification or buy a different cable due to the need for “low profile” molex connect… --- ## [HL-15 Unofficial PCI Fan Bracket](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl-15-unofficial-pci-fan-bracket/2803)
**Author:** [@mat.murdock](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/mat.murdock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl-15-unofficial-pci-fan-bracket/2803 "2025-08-02T12:18:18Z")
Designed this PCI fan bracket for my system. Figured someone else might be interested in it. Might add a fan guard if I get my fingers caught in the blades to often. Mat --- ## [HL8 stock PSU model](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl8-stock-psu-model/3371)
**Author:** [@DozerD42](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/DozerD42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl8-stock-psu-model/3371 "2025-06-18T16:08:19Z")
Hello! I used my own flex PSU in my HL8 build and I dont like how loud the PSU fan is. The model I bought is an FSP500-50FDB. The stock PSU is much quieter than I have: I’d like to purchase this PSU, or po… --- ## [HL15 Noctua Fan upgrade issues](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-noctua-fan-upgrade-issues/3318)
**Author:** [@keylooper](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/keylooper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-noctua-fan-upgrade-issues/3318 "2025-05-23T19:07:17Z")
I ordered the Noctua fan upgrade for my hl15 back when it was first released, finally getting around to installing it. I have an issue though, in the instructions on steps 9 and 10 of the front fan it says to plug the hu… --- ## [New HL15 - Fully Burned - 2 Questions](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-hl15-fully-burned-2-questions/3215)
**Author:** [@Zonyx](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Zonyx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/new-hl15-fully-burned-2-questions/3215 "2025-04-28T15:08:44Z")
I just got a fully burned in HL15 and I have two questions The CPU didn’t come with a fan, it’s a passive heatsink, is that just how it comes I suppose? I got the Noctua upgrades, but I guess that’s just for case fans… --- ## [Fan Shroud Design](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/fan-shroud-design/2428)
**Author:** [@iakovos](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/iakovos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/fan-shroud-design/2428 "2025-01-15T18:03:57Z")
Hi there 45HomeLab team, I see you have a Fan Shroud option for the HL15 in your store. It looks like this is made from powder coated sheet metal; looks great and very sturdy. Do you by any chance have a design for 3D … --- ## [HL15 pre-sales question about (fan-)noise and staggered spin-up](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-pre-sales-question-about-fan-noise-and-staggered-spin-up/2792)
**Author:** [@tangofan](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/tangofan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-pre-sales-question-about-fan-noise-and-staggered-spin-up/2792 "2025-01-03T03:26:07Z")
Hi all, I’m new to these forums and am currently considering to buy an HL15 fully-built (probably with a Xeon Silver 4210 or 4216) and have a few questions: I would need to keep the unit in an open rack in my home of… --- ## [Noctua Build - fans aren't spinning](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/noctua-build-fans-arent-spinning/1745)
**Author:** [@JusttheFNG](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/JusttheFNG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2024, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/noctua-build-fans-arent-spinning/1745 "2024-10-04T22:20:54Z")
Greetings - I purchased the HL15 with the NOCTUA upgrade installed. I’ve got the CPU/mobo/ram/HD installed… I turned on the system and I can get to the mobo’s bios, but the 6 noctua fans are not spinning. I see the fan … --- ## [Best Fan Upgrades](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/best-fan-upgrades/105)
**Author:** [@Glitch3dPenguin](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Glitch3dPenguin)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/best-fan-upgrades/105 "2024-07-17T13:36:31Z")
Hey all! Has anyone looked into what the best Noctua fan replacement will be for the HL15 yet? I am not looking for something quiet just very good performance. It looks like the fans on the HL15 are 3-pin so I am looki… --- ## [HL15 Full Build Fan Swap Questions](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-full-build-fan-swap-questions/1463)
**Author:** [@SomeDude](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/SomeDude)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/hl15-full-build-fan-swap-questions/1463 "2024-05-29T14:30:47Z")
I just received my full build and I am looking to do a full fan swap…it’s just a little too loud to be in my office when trying to do work, have calls, etc. I am looking to pretty much copy Original Post. I wish 45HomeLa… --- ## [Mod for 2 fan holder (long PCIe boards)](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/mod-for-2-fan-holder-long-pcie-boards/1414)
**Author:** [@wavefront32](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/wavefront32)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/mod-for-2-fan-holder-long-pcie-boards/1414 "2024-05-03T18:18:53Z")
I had to remove the internal fan holder to fit long PCIe boards. Before I go start working on a 3D model for a custom 2 fan holder, I was wondering if someone else had already done a similar mod. I’m thinking of using s… --- ## [Prebuilt hl15 with TrueNAS Scale ipmitool issue](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/prebuilt-hl15-with-truenas-scale-ipmitool-issue/1262)
**Author:** [@Sywor](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/Sywor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 5:13am UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/prebuilt-hl15-with-truenas-scale-ipmitool-issue/1262 "2024-03-15T05:13:34Z")
Hi! I’m trying to control the fans with ipmitool on my new HL15. I have installed TrueNAS Scale and when I try to run the tool I get: Could not open device at /dev/ipmi0 or /dev/ipmi/0 or /dev/ipmidev/0: No such file o… --- ## [Did the fanmod. It's quieter now but](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/did-the-fanmod-its-quieter-now-but/1230)
**Author:** [@cls](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/cls)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/did-the-fanmod-its-quieter-now-but/1230 "2024-03-03T13:10:14Z")
As others have done, I replaced the stock fans with Noctua NF-P12 redux 1700’s. Based on what others here had experienced I was expecting to have the ‘throttle lower’ issue and was prepared with the appropriate impitool… --- ## [I Recommend This $100 Fan Mod](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/i-recommend-this-100-fan-mod/958)
**Author:** [@sjenkins](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/sjenkins)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/i-recommend-this-100-fan-mod/958 "2024-02-20T15:20:46Z")
The way the HL15 is shipped, it comes with these cg12025m12b2-3y fans from CoolerGuys.com. Problem is that they’re super loud and obnoxious and they had to go. The chassis is designed with only 2 pins wired to all the fa… --- ## [Barebones "No Fans" Option](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/barebones-no-fans-option/1167)
**Author:** [@SpringerSpaniel](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/SpringerSpaniel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/barebones-no-fans-option/1167 "2024-02-18T18:02:22Z")
Wonder if 45Drives would consider selling HL15’s without the stock fans, which may reduce the cost ever so slightly and would also, more importantly, give people an option to get the case without fans so if they plan to… --- ## [IPMI Fan treshold afther Fanmod with Noctua](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/ipmi-fan-treshold-afther-fanmod-with-noctua/1182)
**Author:** [@hjboven](https://forum.45homelab.com/u/hjboven)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.45homelab.com/t/ipmi-fan-treshold-afther-fanmod-with-noctua/1182 "2024-02-15T12:49:30Z")
(HL15 full build) I replaced the Stock fans with NOCTUA NF-P12 redux 1700 PWM 120 mm Fans. All connected to the FAN 2, Fan3 and Fan 4 ports of the motherboard. The result is superb. Good cooling with very low noise. O…