Replacing the CPU fan on Helios 300 317-52
Lately, my CPU fan has been making this horrible rattling noise. Also, its max RPM is lower than the GPU's fan and lower than it used to I think. Temperatures are higher too, but still manageable (undervolted the CPU).
I think the best approach would be replacing the fan since disassembling the fan and tinkering with it would cause more problems in my opinion. So I'm thinking of replacing it when I get the chance. From what I've gathered on similar posts, the CPU fan is the plastic one and GPU is the AeroBlade 3D fan.
Right now I could try to clean the fans and replace thermal paste while I'm there, but I want to minimize the times I have to open the laptop, so blowing the fans with compressed air from outside without disassembly should suffice for now.
To sum up. If I am to replace the CPU fan, is it worth upgrading it to the metal one? (I want to stick to OEM parts) And, is waiting for the fan to die and then replacing it then a relatively safe approach? Down the line If I'm replacing the fan, I'll replace the thermal paste and clean the fans and heatsink too.
The warranty period is over.