Prolimatech Megahalems fan(s)

[xenolalia]

Hi,

I'm planning a new build (~$1500) to replace my aging Athlon 64 machine. Here's what it looks like so far:

Intel Core i7 930
Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R Mobo
Radeon HD 5830
Corsair XMS3 6 GB DDR3 1600
Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB

I'm in the process of choosing an aftermarket air cooler (I plan on OC'ing the i7 to ~3.8 GHz), and I'm probably going to go with the Prolimatech Megahalems (Rev. B).

So, my questions:

1. Prolimatech Megahalems: good choice?
2. 1 fan or 2?
3. What fans?

I've heard a lot of different opinions about the last two questions, and I'd really appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks very much!

 

[abhi_jollyguy]

2 Fans as PUSH/PULL config and the fans recommendation is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185060&cm_re=scythe_slipstream-_-35-185-060-_-Product

I am using 2 fans on my Thermalright Venomous X on full speed and it's almost silent

 

[Forte125]

+1 for http://redirectingat.com/?id=1402X558040&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct%2FProduct.aspx%3FItem%3DN82E16835185060%26cm_re%3Dscythe_slipstream-_-35-185-060-_-Product&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tomshardware.co.uk%2Fforum%2F259655-11-prolimatech-megahalems

Scythe makes good fans. I have been using slip streams in my curent PC and am very happy with their noise level (and lack thereof).

 

[HansVonOhain]

I also vote for those fans. I am using them right now. They are great. The movement of air is awesome.

 

[xenolalia]

I've heard of those fans; mostly good things, those I have read some reviews complaining about loudness and lack of 4-pin PWM connectivity. Have you guys experienced any issues there?

Thanks!

 

[abhi_jollyguy]

I've heard of those fans; mostly good things, those I have read some reviews complaining about loudness and lack of 4-pin PWM connectivity. Have you guys experienced any issues there?

Thanks!

No issues here

 

[DaeM]

i have 2 scythe fans in my current system; low noise and no probs with 4 pin PWM na dlike Hans says great air movement

 

[ubernoobie]

slipstreams have horrible static pressure, get a gelid wing12 but it's pretty expensive or get a yate loon

 

[davcon]

You've made a solid choice for a cooler
some helpful links

http://www.silentpcreview.com/Recommended_Heatsinks

http://www.silentpcreview.com/article63-page1.html

btw i use Thermalright X- Silents in push/pull

 

[xenolalia]

Thank you all very much for your input! Just a couple more questions:

1. Static pressure: what should I be looking for?

2. I've heard mixed reviews of the Slipstreams' static pressure. Are they okay?

 

[davcon]

From my understanding static pressure has to do with the heatsinks fin array
(spacing) and can be remedied by choosing the proper fan.
Being either a high flow rpm or low flow
a Megahalems fin spacing is ideally suited for fans between 800-1200 rpm
A very good read to determine which fans to get

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/17486-prolimatech-megahalems-cpu-cooler-review.html

 

[Minsku]

so when you install 2 Fans on megahalem wich way do you install them ? both to blow into megahalem or 1 into intake side(blowing air inside of cooler) and 1 to exhaust( blowing air out of the cooler) side of the case? :F

 

[benikens]

You install them in a Push/Pull config, which is your second option, one fan blowing into the heatsink, one fan sucking out of the heatsink and aimed towards a case exhaust fan where possible.

 

[TildeKey]

Sorry to revive this but I gotta say go push pull.

The Megahalems is a great cooler for anyone that's interested in air cooling.

Been using one since 2009 and I gotta say Prolimatech has very well made products.

 

[a4mula]

Yate Loon D12SH-12 $4 bucks a pop, they're quiet, reliable and rank among the best in cooling. I've been running 2x push/pull on my Megahalems for almost two years now and wouldn't swap them for $20+ fans.