Changing Hyper 212 Evo Fan - How?!

[TkTk]

Hey all, I am currently using a Hyper 212 Evo with the pre-assembled fan that comes bundled with it.

However, soon I am going to be rotating my heatsink, as it will improve airflow in my case. I was wondering how I could add a new fan to the Hyper 212 Evo in the process, or replace the OEM one?

I'm assuming if I was to purchase a 120mm fan like this, the Noctua NF-P12 Vortex-Control, I would simply attach the stuff like rubber grips and clips provided in the box of the CM Hyper 212 Evo?

Thanks very much in advance for your help

TkTk

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You just need the bracket,there should be an extra one with the EVO.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes use the extra bracket,it will work,use one or use both fans for a push\pull config.

 

[TkTk]

Yes use the extra bracket,it will work,use one or use both fans for a push\pull config.

Ah that is good to hear!

I am in the UK, so don't have easy access to all the same fans that appear in benchmarking tests. However, I have been doing a bit of research, and have found the following 4 fans. I know that the given dimensions for the Hyper 212 Evo fan are "120x120x25 mm (4.7x4.7x1 inch)" , yet don't know what to think about the fan speed specifications "600 - 1600 RPM (PWM) ± 10%". These were taken from the official website

Would you mind giving them the once over and checking if they are all viable?
Noctua NF-F12 PWM
Enermax Appolish Vegas
Scythe Gentle Typhoon
Akasa Viper

At the moment, I am likely to settle with the Noctua NF-F12 PWM . I may get two and use a push/pull set-up. Or simply use the second for air flow INTO the case (don't have one at the moment).


Thanks SO much You're a Tomshardware legend!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-noctua-nf-f12-pwm-focused-flow-pwm-cooling-fan-quiet

I just ordered 2 of these from amazon for my push pull.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-scythe-gentle-typhoon-1850-rpm-cooling-fan

My son put two of these in his first build.

Not sure of the other 2 but they look decent.

 

[TkTk]

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-noctua-nf-f12-pwm-focused-flow-pwm-cooling-fan-quiet

I just ordered 2 of these from amazon for my push pull.

Awesome! Was this for a Hyper 212 Evo?

 

[Uther39]

I use these all the time in my builds and have been very very happy with them..
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-akasa-apache-black-ultra-silent-fan-hdb-bearing-pwm-with-s-flow-blades-1300rpm

 

[TkTk]

I use these all the time in my builds and have been very very happy with them..
http://www.scan.co.uk/products/120mm-akasa-apache-black-ultra-silent-fan-hdb-bearing-pwm-with-s-flow-blades-1300rpm

Nice, thanks for the recommendation. Have you ever used one on a heatsink or simply as a case fan?

 

[Uther39]

Both, im using 2 at the moment as push pull config on a H80 cooler, on my test rig..

 

[Uther39]

Here there taming an FX8120 OCd to 4.8ghz at the moment, trying for 5 ghz.

Temps never exceed 50c under prime small fft test.

 

[TkTk]

Here there taming an FX8120 OCd to 4.8ghz at the moment, trying for 5 ghz.

Temps never exceed 50c under prime small fft test.

Wow that is truly insane..... That is one hell of a rig!!!

 

[TkTk]

Both, im using 2 at the moment as push pull config on a H80 cooler, on my test rig..

http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff324/Thruxton/PCHEAVEN26062012/PCHEAVEN013.jpg

Out of interest, with such an open Test Bench case, how do you prevent things like dust or other external things from damaging sensitive PC components?

 

[Uther39]

I keep my room well dusted and vac alot.

 

[TkTk]

Do you know if there are any closed alternatives? Allowing ease of component swapping, yet suitability for general use? Thanks