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Should I buy the Delta AFB1212GHE-CF00 120mm Case cooler?

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August 11, 2014 12:26:49 PM

I want to attach this fan:

(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...)

to my Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus:
(http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...)

I was just wondering if that is possible and how to do it if it is. I am also told that I should figure out how many watts my computer is using because apparently these fans take a lot of watts and I don't want to burn up my Power Supply.

I am also told I need a fan controller?

With the Fan the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus came with, all I had to do was slide the fan on. It doesn't look like I can do that with the Delta fan.

Sorry, I know these are a lot of questions but I just want to make sure I can use what I'm buying. :( 

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August 11, 2014 12:53:30 PM

I'm sure you can figure a way to rig it on the 212, but you're talking some serious overkill, assuming you can power the sucker. It takes 2.45 Amp/29.4 Watt, which your mobo will not be able to handle. You'll either need to power it off your PSU, probably using a step-down adapter of some sort, or use a fan controller with the appropriate power specs, like a Lamptron FC-2.
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August 11, 2014 1:00:14 PM

volcanoscout said:
I'm sure you can figure a way to rig it on the 212, but you're talking some serious overkill, assuming you can power the sucker. It takes 2.45 Amp/29.4 Watt, which your mobo will not be able to handle. You'll either need to power it off your PSU, probably using a step-down adapter of some sort, or use a fan controller with the appropriate power specs, like a Lamptron FC-2.


Wouldn't it just be able to run through a Molex Connector connected to the Power Supply?

I'd buy a fan controller if truly necessary but im just wondering

This is my Power Supply BTW:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/ite...

[edit] im sorry, you already stated I would not be able to plug it into my motherboard so of course I would have to buy one.
I just need to find out how my watts im taking up now.
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August 11, 2014 1:08:30 PM

The problem with running it from your PSU is that it's going to be running full blast. You'll get some incredible airflow - you'll also have what sounds like a jet using afterburner in the room. I would replace your PSU before I spent money on any other components - if you look at the list linked below, you'll find it in the Tier 5 "Don't use this in your PC" category.

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2185279/power-supply...
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August 11, 2014 1:19:02 PM

volcanoscout said:
The problem with running it from your PSU is that it's going to be running full blast. You'll get some incredible airflow - you'll also have what sounds like a jet using afterburner in the room. I would replace your PSU before I spent money on any other components - if you look at the list linked below, you'll find it in the Tier 5 "Don't use this in your PC" category.

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2185279/power-supply...


Oh, :o . Geez.
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August 11, 2014 1:29:11 PM

You could try this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-case-fan-nff12indus...

It will "only" push 109.9 CFM, but it's only 3.6W/0.3A so you can run it right from your CPU fan header and it's PWM so you can exercise some pretty fine control over it's speed and noise levels. It's got about 4x the static pressure of most case fans (7.63 mm/H2O) which makes it good for forcing air through HSF towers. You're still going to hear it when it's maxed out, but only at about 2/3 the noise level of the Delta.
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August 11, 2014 1:30:20 PM

volcanoscout said:
The problem with running it from your PSU is that it's going to be running full blast. You'll get some incredible airflow - you'll also have what sounds like a jet using afterburner in the room. I would replace your PSU before I spent money on any other components - if you look at the list linked below, you'll find it in the Tier 5 "Don't use this in your PC" category.

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2185279/power-supply...


Which power supply do you recommend?
I found three I'm thinking about that are looking good on this list.
Here they are:

http://www.amazon.com/Antec-80Plus-Platinum-HCP-1000-PL...

http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Current-ATX12V-HCP-1300-Pla...

http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Platinum-Certified...
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August 11, 2014 1:54:19 PM

skippy647 said:
volcanoscout said:
Wow - you're not playing around, are you? I'd go for the EVGA. JohnyGuru gave it 9.7/10, and comparatively speaking, you can't beat the price.

Or this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220p2120...
The 1200 P2 got a perfect score - http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=...


Wow okay cool. I don't wanna screw myself with a crappy PSU. Thank you. Great help.


Depending on your build components and any upgrade plans, an 850W or lower will probably be sufficient. Something like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g2085.... Wattage is important, but you need to be watching the build and power quality, and that you've got an appropriate amount of amperage on the 12V+ rail or rails. What CPU and GPU do you have? Do you plan on doing SLI or Crossfire, and if so, with how many graphics cards?


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August 11, 2014 8:18:33 PM

volcanoscout said:
skippy647 said:
volcanoscout said:
Wow - you're not playing around, are you? I'd go for the EVGA. JohnyGuru gave it 9.7/10, and comparatively speaking, you can't beat the price.

Or this one: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220p2120...
The 1200 P2 got a perfect score - http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=...


Wow okay cool. I don't wanna screw myself with a crappy PSU. Thank you. Great help.


Depending on your build components and any upgrade plans, an 850W or lower will probably be sufficient. Something like this: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g2085.... Wattage is important, but you need to be watching the build and power quality, and that you've got an appropriate amount of amperage on the 12V+ rail or rails. What CPU and GPU do you have? Do you plan on doing SLI or Crossfire, and if so, with how many graphics cards?



Sorry it took me so long to respond. I had to go to work. Anyway, here's my processor and graphics card.

I have an intel Core i5-2500 CPU 3.30GHz 3.30 GHz
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004EBUXI0/ref=oh_aui_...

and

EVGA GTX 780
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

I don't plan on using SLI or crossfire. I do however, plan on upgrading the CPU some time in the future. Maybe not soon, but sometime
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August 11, 2014 8:55:14 PM

A good 650W PSU would be enough for your system even if you overclock. Having said that, if you have the money and don't mind the overkill, the EVGA 850W would give you plenty of headroom to add in a second GPU or pretty much anything else you wanted to hook to the system. Depending on how you do the math, 850W is about 30-35% more power than you need. Plenty of people will argue with me, but I think 30-40% overage is about right. Both for the available capacity for expansion and the fact that the PSU is not straining to cover the power requirement. It doesn't have to work as hard so it stays cooler and quieter.

Another decision factor is that to get top-tier 650W or 750W that's modular, it'll cost almost as much as the EVGA 850W, so why not get the bigger one?
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