Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago

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In this video:
Replacement metal thumbstick & C-stick for Nintendo GameCube controller aluminium alloy - Silver & Gold | ZedLabz:
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Upgrading the GameCube's internal fan with a quiet 40mm Noctua fan without using an adapter cable (although if you don't like soldering I'd totally recommend the adapter cable)
Watch the full video to see how I got it nice and quiet, first attempt was too loud for my liking.

00:00 Introduction
01:10 Thumbsticks update
04:10 Noctua fan
04:43 3D printed adapter
06:20 Rewiring the fan
12:00 Installation
15:53 First test
16:46 Troubleshooting
21:35 Final testing and conclusions

GameCube 40mm fan adapter by ToddsNerdCave:
thingiverse.com/thing:4653948

Noctua NF-A4x10 FLX, Premium Quiet Fan, 3-Pin (40x10mm, Brown):
amazon.co.uk/Noctua-NF-A4x10-Premium-Quiet-40x10mm/dp/B009NQLT0M

Music: Joe Bleeps
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Cameras: Canon SX610 HS, Google Pixel 4a 5G
Hardware: 2012 MacBook Pro with SSD
Software: iMovie