Can Running Your Fans Slow Damage Them?

Kian Palmer

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Jul 31, 2013
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Hey guys,

So in my recent build, I wanted it to be very quiet, so I went with quieter fans.
Is it possible that the low RPM that I am running them at can damage them in any way? I'm thinking it could because when a fan speed is too low, it won't run, so I'm not sure if my fans are close to that and struggling to stay moving or something.

I have two NZXT 200mm fans @500 RPM
3 Corsair SP120 PWM Quiet Editions @750 RPM
1 Corsair AF140 Quiet Edition @500 RPM

Also my pump is running at 3000 RPM

Thanks!
 
Solution
No.... mine run at 325 most of the time.....slower is better....in fact if your management software allows, you can even turn them off below a certain rpm..... MSI and Asus GFX cards do that now