should i get a cpu cooler?

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

Hello,
my current config:
cm431 elite
i5 2400k
asus rx 280x
3 x gentle typhoon one btm one front one back.
1 ssd 1 hd.

is it possible to fit the cpu cooler? i want to get a corsair one.
if can where should i place it? is my rig too packed????

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

You can fit a corsair water cooler, but i suggest a 120mm rad one like a H60.

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

for the 2 fans one? cannot? because the case have no space???

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

Put the liquid cooling at the top...you can just screw on another fan to the rad so you have a dual rad setup, thats what i did.

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

can i get the one with 2 120mm fan?

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

Yes. A good dual 120mm cooler would be the new Corsair H75

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

because i wanna fully utilize all my fans. if i buy that where and how should i place the rest? i have 3 gentle tyhoon. one front one back and one on the btm. if i get the 120mm cooler. where should i place it?

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

Is there a fan mount at the bottom? If not, 1 in the front, 1 in the back and 1 on the top next to the radiator. If you have 1 more fan then i really think you should buy a single 120mm water cooler then stick your other 120mm on it, that way you utilize all the fans

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

i have 5 120mm slot. the cooler that u introduce me is a normal 120mm cooler right?

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

Yes, the H60 is a 120mm radiator which you can mount to the top of your case with 1 fan then put one fan under it (mounting holes are already there).

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

what do you mean by that? i cannot picture it. can u show me a picture? thanks in advance.

my current mindset is:
1 front intake
1 bottom intake
1 top exhaust
and the crosair h60 on the back.

reason for not putting at the side is because the asus 280x gfx have block that area = \

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

I will post a pic of my pc one i get home.

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

getting a cm 212x lolol. cheaper and btr. but does taking out the old stock fan have risk of damaging mobo? what must i look out for?

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

Nah, u have to make sure to remove the old thermal paste on the cpu with a microfiber cloth and 99% isoproyl alcohol before you put the cooler on. Microfiber cloth can be something like a cleaner for glasses or a phone screen cleaner.

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

my mobo must i detach every thing from the casing? or i can just do it from the inside?

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

Do it from the inside, its just cleaning the top of the cpu and your case has a cpu cut-out to mount the cooler so that should be no problem.

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

thanks bro!

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

btw, when vs normal stock fan. how much will the temperature of the cpu decreases?

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

Depending on ambient temp, im getting about 20*C difference

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

i just installed the cpu fan. how do i check my temperature?

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

Either check it in your motherboard BIOS or download Real Temp (i recommend this): http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

thanks i got it. may i know what is the normal temperature i should expect to see? after installing the cooler.

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

Well at idle you wont notice a big difference, only under load you will. Try run prime95

Gerald Tan · Dec 10, 2013

if am playing bf4. what is the estimate temperature of my cpu? do u have any idea?

H4X3R · Dec 10, 2013

Download prime95 (http://files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=205) then run this and open real temp. Then you can monitor the temps (this is at 100% cpu load (probably not going to be the case with bf4 where you are using less then 100% of your cpu).

should i get a cpu cooler?

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