CPU cooling ... one or two fans?

[V01]

I've got a Thermalright 120 and I'm wondering about fixing two fans to the heatsink or just one.
Is there a great difference in CPU tempetature? ... or it isn't worth it.

Regards

 

[aevm]

Are you talking about the Thermalright Ultra-120 Extreme? From what reviews I've read, adding a second fan to that cooler doesn't make much difference. With either one or two fans it's still one of the best coolers ever and should be enough for all sane purposes. Just pick a good fan. The nicest results I've seen in reviews were for that cooler combined with a S-Flex SFF21F.

Check out these charts:
http://www.anandtech.com/casecoolingpsus/showdoc.aspx?i=3268&p=7

 

[Shadow703793]

^beat me to it!

If planing to use 2 fans you have to be careful about CFM and possible vacume like effects. Imo, there isn't much of a difference between 1 or 2 CPU fans. But do consider getting a quiet Yate Loon/Scyth fan for CPU and a few case exhaust fans.

 

[V01]

Thank you both for your prompt reply.

 

[Homeboy2]

the charts show up to 3c difference, which may or may not be important to you depending if you're trying to get a max overclock. I have the true with push/pull noctua's. i recommend them. pricey but they're gonna outlast your comp.

 

[aevm]

Wow, that's expensive but a great combo. Just curious, did you have any trouble attaching those fans to the TRUE? Some people complained it wasn't easy, but maybe they're just mechanically challenged

 

[Homeboy2]

no problem , just do this


http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pushpulltruedw8.jpg

 

[bobbknight]

This, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233023
With This, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233020
Or This, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
Both do a great job the first is better.
Everything else is crap or over priced.

 

[Zorg]

Just curious, did you have any trouble attaching those fans to the TRUE? Some people complained it wasn't easy, but maybe they're just mechanically challenged

I use the S-Flex SFF21F with mine, it's a good choice. The fan is somewhat of a hassle to clip on in the case. I recommend clipping it on and then install the mobo.

This, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233023
With This, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233020
Or This, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
Both do a great job the first is better.
Everything else is crap or over priced.

I agree that either the S1283 or the S1284 Xigmateks with their respective backplates are a better idea, I was impressed with the S1283. I don't like the AC Freezer 7 Pro with the push pin mounting and it being only 92MM.

 

[aevm]

no problem , just do this


http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pushpulltruedw8.jpg

Cool, thanks!