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Aftermarket cooler or extra fan?

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January 16, 2014 9:51:32 AM

Hey guys i have an i5 3330 on a cooler master 241 case with a stock cooler on it, i also have a Thermaltake NiC 5 Heatsink but the case is to small to support both the Cooler and the fan because the 120 mm fan mounting holes are facing directly to the CPU socket. So what do you think is more important, better CPU temperatures or better airflow?

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January 16, 2014 9:53:35 AM

ofcourse cpu temperatures if you are above the normal temps.
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January 16, 2014 4:19:17 PM

khajiit2208 said:
Hey guys i have an i5 3330 on a cooler master 241 case with a stock cooler on it, i also have a Thermaltake NiC 5 Heatsink but the case is to small to support both the Cooler and the fan because the 120 mm fan mounting holes are facing directly to the CPU socket. So what do you think is more important, better CPU temperatures or better airflow?



for that case i would say airflow is needed badly 80 rear fan is crap

airflow is important but you can get a fairly decent cheap fan 120mm for the side

pick up
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Series-Edition-Airflow-Si...

cleaner to get rid of old junk paste follow directions
http://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Thermal-Material-Cleaner-P...

good low profile cooler that doesnt get in the way of the side fan being installed

http://www.amazon.com/Zalman-Cooler-Intel-Socket-CNPS80...

note to install this your going to need to remove the motherboard from case to get to the rear of it to install backplate all aftermarket coolers are pretty much same this requires disconnecting most coolers are like this these days


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