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CPU I5 4670k 3.40GHZ stock fan making noise

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May 11, 2014 9:51:01 AM

Hi,

I have the I5 4670k CPU with the stock fan installed. It seems to be making noise that is very audible. My CPU temperature for 4 cores- idle around - 33, 38, 34, and 35 degree celcius respectively. However, my CPU fan is still noisy. I was told to replace the CPU fan or get additional fan for cooling purposes?

1. Which option would you recommend- get a better CPU fan, or get a case fan, or both?
2, If I were to change the CPU fan- what size CPU fan can i get?
3. If I were to change the CPU fan, would i also need to change the thermal paste as well, or does it come preinstalled on the new fan? Would I not have to remove the old thermal paste, and then put the new fan in?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated. I am just tired of the noise and want a quieter case running everything smoothly.

I am also not hardware savvy, so any recommendations you do make, could you also please include a guide (if available) to how I go about performing/adding/changing the hardware. This would help me prepare what I need to successfully change/add the hardware.

Also, its not the sound from PSU (CanadaComputers confirmed it). They wouldn't change the CPU fan, as it was not part of the "warranty", I have to buy a new fan.

I reside in Canada, Ontario.

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May 11, 2014 2:58:10 PM

If you don't plan on doing any overclocking of your processor, you can find new stock Intel coolers on ebay and else where.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/Computer-Components-Parts-/1756...
Your's apparently is defective. If it is still under RMA time, you can have it replaced from where you bought it. Or is this a pre-built?

The stock cooler is easy to remove and re-install: http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/cs-032036.ht...

Yes, every time you remove the cooler, you need to clean off the old thermal paste and replace it. If you try to reuse it, there will be microscopic air bubbles introduced that will retard cooling. I use this for re-installing a cooler:
http://www.amazon.com/ArctiClean-60ml-Kit-30ml/dp/B0007... (but isopropyl alcohol works well too.)
Use a lint free paper to remove the old thermal paste and clean the CPU surface. I use coffee filters. Some folks use lens cloths.
If you get a new cooler, it will have the thermal paste already applied. If you get a used one with no thermal paste, put a grain of cooked rice-size dab of something like MX-4: http://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-MX-4-Carbon-Based-Thermal-...
...on the center of the CPU and install the cooler. The pressure and heat will spread it.

If you intend to OC the processor, you will need an aftermarket cooler. The stock cooler is only intended for running at stock speeds.
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