Rack Mount Synology Fan Sound comparison [Stock vs Noctua vs Arctic]

Описание: Purchase your own Arctic fans (Not affiliate)
https://www.arctic.de/en/S8038-7K/S80...

Or the Noctuas, if you must
https://noctua.at/en/nf-a8-pwm

In this video, we dive deep into the sound differences between various fan profiles and fan manufacturers inside a Synology rack-mounted NAS. Whether you're setting up your unit in a home lab, small office, or data center, fan noise can be a critical factor for comfort and productivity. Atleast it is to me, and it means enough that I want to do a video on youtube about it :)

🎥 What you'll see:

Default Synology fan settings vs custom profiles

Comparison of fan brands (Noctua, Stock and Arctic)

Recommendations for the quietest and most efficient fan setup

🔧 Test System:

Synology RackStation rs3617xs, heavily modified

Some random rack chassis I found

📈 Whether you're looking to reduce noise, improve cooling, or find the best aftermarket fan upgrade, this video gives you real-world sound comparisons to make the right choice for your Synology rack system.

leave a comment if you have questions or fan upgrade tips!

Chapters:
0.00 - Problem definition
0.08 - Example
0.22 - Disassembly
1.05 - Fan pattern
1.38 - Arctic fan comparison
2.10 - Stock fan comparison
2.47 - Noctua fan comparison
3.34 - Dirty fans culprit
5.53 - More Comparison
7.06 - Goodbye

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