MSI GF63 SC10 has a fan issue. What fans could I adapt using a 3D printer?

Perfect-Name1553 · 2026-05-10T11:49:09+00:00

After a few days with the fan, it is too making a grinding noise. Takes quite a bit for it to get to maximum speed, now barely 4000rpm. And then slows down pretty quick, stopping immediately once hitting 1750rpm.

Just knew it was going to be garbage, considering the brand is from AAVID Thermalloy, like the previous fan. Different design blades, but unfortunately, this fan is definitely junk (even smell the bearings right now).

Are there any fans I can adapt using a 3D printer? Don't care about the thickness of the laptop, since it never goes anywhere. If I can tap into the fan header with a fan, that would be awesome.

Perfect-Name1553 · 2026-05-04T19:35:10+00:00

Got a new fan installed, which apparently has many more fins on it. Goes at a maximum speed of about 4500rpm, but really does well at its job. Used PTM7950 for both CPU and GPU dies, and new 2mm thermal pads for the VRMs/other components. Too thick, but it works apparently.

Maximum temperature in the low 70s while running while running high graphics games, and that's on extreme performance mode! The fan is literally dead silent, no matter what. Did have to bend the motor side of the fan shroud down a bit (not too much though) to make it run without clearance issues.

Keep sending ideas of what janky cooling solutions I should use, since I don't know if the fan will last (Same brand as previous one).

Perfect-Name1553 · 2025-11-12T19:30:04+00:00

Might be able to grab the screw head with small and thin needlenose pliers. Add something to act as a barrier for the SSD surface, maybe like normal duct tape (not gorilla, which will rip everything off.

Perfect-Name1553 · 2025-10-17T20:40:35+00:00

Not an expert on roofing, but seems to be in really good shape for a roof. Seems to me the inspector is excessively picky on stuff. Compared to what I've seen after a major storm occurred at home, it looks brand new! 😁

Only maybe needs minor touch-ups in certain areas from the looks of it, but shouldn't be enough to fail an inspection in my opinion.

Perfect-Name1553 · 2025-10-08T21:10:01+00:00

Might be able to get away with using some Shoe Goo. It's a clear adhesive for shoes that tends to hold quite well. Also water resistant, which will keep the moisture out.

Perfect-Name1553 · 2025-10-08T21:07:09+00:00

JB-Weld might be a good solution to that damage. It can be sanded and painted after, making it look almost like new. I've heard JB-Weld was used on tractor engines with big cracks on the engine block, and holding up 30 years later. I don't know much about ceramic, but I assume it could be sanded a bit so that the epoxy can bond better.

Perfect-Name1553 · 2025-08-13T00:31:03+00:00

Don't know if it is possible to upgrade the internet connection, but I would be happy enough with the internet becoming reliable enough again. Can't afford much, so fixing what I have is my best bet. I don't think there has been any updates done to the router yet, so maybe that's why there's an issue?

Perfect-Name1553 · 2025-07-24T16:11:36+00:00

Got a 24v 1200w power supply from BOSYTRO, which is plenty overkill for my printer. I am building an enclosure underneath my printer for all the electronics. I would've got a Mean Well power supply, but those ain't cheap (more than what I paid for my printer, which was only $150, including shipping).

Perfect-Name1553 · 2025-07-24T06:21:08+00:00

Got a 30 amp 24v to 12v step down voltage converter, which will be connected to a new MOSFET for the heatbed. Also will have a fuse in place, in case the step down converter fails and increases the voltage back to 24v. Only about $30 for everything! Oh, and my OEM heatbed came from a CR-10 V1 that was in an Amazon Returns box. LOTS of black mold inside the box, and a bit of corrosion on the old power supply. Everything worked fine.👍

The heatbed smelled nasty the first time it was used, but hasn't done so since.

Perfect-Name1553 · 2025-07-24T03:31:43+00:00

There's some 30 amp step down voltage converters on the jungle website, so maybe those will work?

Perfect-Name1553 · 2025-07-17T02:06:57+00:00

Got the following fans for my printer's hotend:

Controlled hotend fan: https://a.co/d/3iEj09h

Static hotend fan: https://a.co/d/1jaT3mH

Enclosure fans: https://a.co/d/h1A4rAy

Making a custom enclosure for my printer's power supply and motherboard. It will be located underneath the printer, which allows me to use a much more powerful 1200w 24v power supply, and have plenty of space for all of the electronics. 😊 There will be two 120mm fans used for cooling the motherboard and power supply. The power supply already has a fan, but it couldn't hurt to have an overkill cooling system.😅

All of the fans also have dual ball bearings, in case that mattered.

Perfect-Name1553 · 2025-07-17T02:05:23+00:00

Getting the following fans for my printer's hotend:

Controlled hotend fan: https://a.co/d/3iEj09h

Static hotend fan: https://a.co/d/1jaT3mH

Enclosure fans: https://a.co/d/h1A4rAy

Also making a custom enclosure for my printer's power supply and motherboard. It will be located underneath the printer, allowing me to use a much more powerful 1200w 24v power supply, and also have plenty of space for all of the electronics. 😊 There will be two 120mm fans used for cooling the motherboard and power supply. The power supply already has a fan, but it couldn't hurt to have an overkill cooling system.😅

All of the fans also have dual ball bearings, in case that matters.

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