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    No hard drive on Classic II: can I lower fan rpm/flow? experiences?

    thanks! any temperature value cutoff I should be worried about?
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    No hard drive on Classic II: can I lower fan rpm/flow? experiences?

    I have a Classic II w/o internal drive. Using external BlueSCSI. I will upgrade the fan to a Noctua NF-A6x25. - FLX. I'm Wondering if anyone has similar experience and if I could drive it at lower rpm like 2400rpm (23m³/h) or 1600rpm (17m³/h) instead of 3000rpm (29m³/h.) Can't find stock fan...
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    Noctua NF-A6x25 FLX on Classic II - Any way to avoid soldering?

    That's amazing! should it be the 3-pin or 4-pin if I want to power this straight from the hard drive power molex? Would you have a video of the assembly? What's your estimated shipping time to the UK? I'm ready to order!
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    Noctua NF-A6x25 FLX on Classic II - Any way to avoid soldering?

    Noctua has 3000/2400/1600rpm options… would anyone run it at 2400/1600 for lower noise?
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    Noctua NF-A6x25 FLX on Classic II - Any way to avoid soldering?

    Amazing, will try the Molex then!
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    Noctua NF-A6x25 FLX on Classic II - Any way to avoid soldering?

    I want to upgrade the fan on my Classic II. I bought a Noctua NF-A6x25 FLX but want to avoid any soldering, is this possible? I've found this: 'The FLX comes with a molex connector to connect to the hard drive power cable' -> Does it mean I can connect and power from the drive instead of...
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    Classic II: Recapping + Fan/FPU installation service in the UK?

    I have a Classic II to recap but also looking for someone who can install a new fan and FPU (both I already have) - must be based in the UK (London area ideally). thanks L
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    Installing FPU and removing drive on Classic II: Do I need to discharge CRT after opening case?

    Do I need to discharge the CRT if I will only be installing a FPU and removing the SCSI hard drive or is It safe? I can leave the Mac off for 2-3 days if needed..
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    Classic II - what 3.5 and 5.25 Apple Original floppy drives can I plug at the back?

    I will pair it with a StyleWriter 2500, sadly don't have the originals I or II :-(
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    68882 FPU card for Classic II: 16, 20 or 25mhz?

    Looking into buying the FPU from Silliconinsider for a Classic II 10MB RAM. Should I go synchro at 16MHz or asynchro at 20 or 25? any pro/negs?
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    Classic II - what 3.5 and 5.25 Apple Original floppy drives can I plug at the back?

    Planning on having this classic on my bookshelf, so for displaying it as well. I would like to add an original floppy unit so can be shown next to it ;-)
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    Classic II - what 3.5 and 5.25 Apple Original floppy drives can I plug at the back?

    I understand I couldn't install this card on a Classic II...?
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    Classic II - what 3.5 and 5.25 Apple Original floppy drives can I plug at the back?

    Classic II: There are various external floppy units around - I read about advising against connecting any 5.25 to the DB-19 back port and the like... Could anyone provide a list of 3.25 and 5,25 units made by apple that could work on a Classic II
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