Mod the CM 212+

[brentkhack]

I won the $1000 System Build from Tom's Hardware and have a question about the problem they and now I have with the side case fan. It has a 220mm side fan that hit the copper ends of the CM 212+ so that fan was not used. So my question is, will it harm anything if I use a dremel to cut off the ends of those copper pipes to allow me to us the 220mm side fan? Thanks for any input.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-6950-unlock-build-a-pc-overclock,2893-5.html

 

[liao24hoho]

The newegg video review for this product said that you can not remove these ends,but I have no idea because my hyper 212+ is still in shipping.
BTW
lucky bastard,why did not I win....

 

[davcon]

Yes your cooler will no longer be functional.
You'll render it useless.
The copper cooling pipes transfer heat from the cpu to the top(capillary cooling)through the heatsink fins.
The heat condenses(cools) and flows back down to the cpu again(loop)

 

[brentkhack]

Well that sux, do you know if this is a CM statement or was there a review that confirmed this. Not doubting, just me wondering. Thanks

 

[davcon]

It's my statement and happens to be true!
I'm a certified HVAC technician and work on cooling and heating equipment.
I'm also an A+ pc tech.
Go cut the rad tubes on your car and see how far ya get.
Btw i would sacrifice a side fan for a cpu cooler anytime.

 

[spentshells]

Look for a half height fan, you can find them................everywhere

ha a half hight fan will do.

 

[simon12]

I am no expert but I know cutting the end off a heat pipe will stop it working as it should. I always thought of trying it and link the pipe to a watercooling setup therefore giving you water and air cooling in one, problem was I'm to lazy.

 

[spentshells]

I am no expert but I know cutting the end off a heat pipe will stop it working as it should. I always thought of trying it and link the pipe to a watercooling setup therefore giving you water and air cooling in one, problem was I'm to lazy.

One word, condensation

 

[brentkhack]

Well I guess I will not do it. I will juat put one 120mm fan on the side. Thanks to all replies.

 

[EXT64]

Yep, the fluid in the tubes is held at a specific pressure so it boils at the correct temp. Cut the pipes and it is garbage, even if all of the fluid doesn't flow out.

 

[brentkhack]

Best answer selected by brentkhack.

 

[simon12]

One word, condensation

Why would it cause condensation any more than normal watercooling

 

[abswindows7]

TBH, You've won one fugly case.
But gratz.

 

[EXT64]

That's a cheap fix though. And the hardware inside more than made up for it.

 

[spentshells]

Why would it cause condensation any more than normal watercooling

put cold water in a copper pipe and see for yourself.