securing the cooling fan

wwilco · Jun 8, 2016

I have been building computers for about 20 years and have just recently noticed that the stock Intel cooling fans that come with the CPU's are not very secure. They use plastic posts with clips that secure through the holes in the motherboard. I have had at least 3 systems shipped back to me where the CPU fan is hanging inside the case from the connector. It has even knocked the power supply connector off the motherboard. I want to find a source of cooling fans that secure to the motherboard using screws as I used to use on all my previous builds.
With the multitude of motherboards, socket configurations and processors available, it does not appear that a one size will fit most. Of the motherboards I have currently in stock, most are socket 1150, one is 1155 and I have some 2011's. What would you all recommend to be a good option for a secure cooling fan?

Thanks

greens · Jun 8, 2016

wwilco :

A lot of aftermarket heatsinks are also going to be using the same clips. If you were to go buy a Hyper 212 or 101 it would want you to utilize the same holes and their clips. The Cooler Master clips might be more robust, but are essentially the same thing.

You probably have a better option, being somewhat comfortable with hardware...

Just get backplates and screw your heatsinks down.

http://www.amazon.com/Backplate-Intel-Socket-LGA775-Standoffs/dp/B0099W68AG
http://www.amazon.com/2pcs-Heatsink-Bracket-Backplate-Motherboard/dp/B00W8WFTSQ

Your 2011 already have a back plate so i'm not sure how they could have fallen out, they were probably lumped in with your post but i doubt any of your complaints had a 2011 board.

Eximo · Jun 8, 2016

Adding backplates doesn't really solve the problem, as you then couldn't install the Intel sinks.

I would probably start getting tray processors and apply an aftermarket heatsink that does come with it's own hard mounting system, which I think is what the OP is after. A lot of boutique builders have switched to upselling cheap all-in-one water cooling systems. The majority of the weight is then on the chassis and chances of the pump housing, which is screwed down, coming loose are negligible.

Evo 212 is a little large for a universal fit, but it does support a wide range of processor sockets. I believe the ones available now no longer support LGA1366 but LGA2011 and LGA115x and the AMD sockets are still covered.

LGA2011 and the HEDT CPU line up are in a different class altogether though, so you may end up having to get two types of cooling, just so the higher wattage chips have some wiggle room.

Here is a relatively small and cheap cooler that covers LGA2011 and LGA115x:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HO9P05A/?tag=pcpapi-20

wwilco · Jun 8, 2016

The 3 systems that came back were 1150's and 1151's with the stock Intel CPU fan. The 2011's are some I have in stock that I may build to send out, so was looking for a cooling solution for those.

wwilco · Jun 8, 2016

Eximo :

Adding backplates doesn't really solve the problem, as you then couldn't install the Intel sinks.

I would probably start getting tray processors and apply an aftermarket heatsink that does come with it's own hard mounting system, which I think is what the OP is after. A lot of boutique builders have switched to upselling cheap all-in-one water cooling systems. The majority of the weight is then on the chassis and chances of the pump housing, which is screwed down, coming loose are negligible.

Evo 212 is a little large for a universal fit, but it does support a wide range of processor sockets. I believe the ones available now no longer support LGA1366 but LGA2011 and LGA115x and the AMD sockets are still covered.

LGA2011 and the HEDT CPU line up are in a different class altogether though, so you may end up having to get two types of cooling, just so the higher wattage chips have some wiggle room.

Here is a relatively small and cheap cooler that covers LGA2011 and LGA115x:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HO9P05A/?tag=pcpapi-20

That one may work, thanks. I will get one ordered and test out, then let you know.

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