I recently acquired a geekworkm KVM-A8, the pci version, and it works great. PiKVM is really awesome.
My only complain is the tiny fan inside. It has a tiny whine sound really noticiable at night.
Are there any recommendations for fan replacements?
Can a tiny headsink be used instead, without negative consecuences?
Hi,
You can refer to the last FAQ on the KVM-A8 WiKi:
https://wiki.geekworm.com/KVM-A8#FAQ
Q. Does KVM-A8 support passive heatsink such as (P165-A or P165-B etc) instead of fan?
A: You can use the P165 aluminium heatsink or the H402 pure copper heatsink, but must remove the X630-A8 fan and fan connector.
①If use P165-A(thickness 7mm), you can use M2.5*5mm spacer instead of M2.5*12mm spacer to fix it;
②if use P165-B(thickness 11mm), you can directly use M2.5*6mm screws to fix it;
③if use H402(thickness 4mm), you can use M2.5*8mm spacer instead of M2.5*12mm spacer.
@Cindy Ding what about a quieter fan?
You could add PWM control to the existing fan it you are comfortable with a little re-wiring.
https://github.com/agspoon/PiKVM-PWM-Fan
@ Block Blast Yes, the small fan in the Geekworm KVM-A8 can be quite noisy, especially in quiet environments.
@cragen Loch If I rewire, how would it be correct?
Edited by Stickman Hook 1 day ago
@Red Light Green Light Consider replacing the existing fan with a higher quality, quieter model. Look for fans specifically designed for low noise, such as those with fluid dynamic bearings (FDB) or rifle bearings.
Brands like Noctua, Arctic, and Corsair offer quiet fans that may fit your space requirements. Be sure to check the dimensions and connector type to ensure compatibility.
