NoAffinity
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I decided to replace the fans in (2) of my CPS-2 A board. The high-pitched whine from the stock fans was too much. Even installed in my big blue, the noise was undesirable. So I did some quick research on the stock fans, found they are around 31db. Searched around for inexpensive 60mm x 15mm x 15mm replacements with a 2-pin connector and which offered a lower noise level. Found this one, which turned out to be a great solution.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KIFQWO0/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The fan is slightly smaller than the original fan, by about 1mm in all directions. It fits fine, and once the top of the case is enclosing it, the fan does not move. Just thought it worth mentioning…you can tell it's going in just a smidge easier than the fan that came out.
First stop, open up the case. This A board still had the original seal, and it shows on the inside. 23 years of particulate matter circulating in and through the case has created quite a mess. It is significantly cleaner now.

The new fan connects right up to the stock power connector. No desoldering/soldering, no splicing leads. The connector on the new fan is not identical to the connector on the stock fan, but it is a snug fit, and I am confident it will stay firmly seated. Note that Capcom did not use the wire management clip closest to the fan. The new fan has plenty of length on the power leads, and using that second clip ensures the wiring will stay secure and out of the way of airflow. The wires stay neatly tucked under the board, as well.


I let both A boards run games for about 4 hours, with attract sound on, and playing on them frequently over the course of the 4 hours. The new fans move a lot of air, and the air coming out of them never got so much as warm. The sound they produce is more of a low whirr, compared to the stock fans which produce what I would call a high-pitched whine. I am very happy with the improvement.
Lastly, here are the fans that came out, in case anybody wants the model information. I have no reason to believe these are not the stock fans that Capcom installed at the factory.

Hope this info was helpful.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KIFQWO0/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The fan is slightly smaller than the original fan, by about 1mm in all directions. It fits fine, and once the top of the case is enclosing it, the fan does not move. Just thought it worth mentioning…you can tell it's going in just a smidge easier than the fan that came out.
First stop, open up the case. This A board still had the original seal, and it shows on the inside. 23 years of particulate matter circulating in and through the case has created quite a mess. It is significantly cleaner now.

The new fan connects right up to the stock power connector. No desoldering/soldering, no splicing leads. The connector on the new fan is not identical to the connector on the stock fan, but it is a snug fit, and I am confident it will stay firmly seated. Note that Capcom did not use the wire management clip closest to the fan. The new fan has plenty of length on the power leads, and using that second clip ensures the wiring will stay secure and out of the way of airflow. The wires stay neatly tucked under the board, as well.


I let both A boards run games for about 4 hours, with attract sound on, and playing on them frequently over the course of the 4 hours. The new fans move a lot of air, and the air coming out of them never got so much as warm. The sound they produce is more of a low whirr, compared to the stock fans which produce what I would call a high-pitched whine. I am very happy with the improvement.
Lastly, here are the fans that came out, in case anybody wants the model information. I have no reason to believe these are not the stock fans that Capcom installed at the factory.

Hope this info was helpful.


