Just picked up a Megahalem! - Overclock.net

Rook_ · 05-04-09

Just grabbed a Megahalem off of Jab-Tech, I was waiting for them to come back in stock. I also picked up a fan, anything I should know about this cooler? Any tips or tricks? I should be installing it this weekend, let me know!

Also celebrate with me and share my excitement for finally getting my hands on an optimus prime

Edit: I'm pairing it with a Scythe Slip-Stream 1900RPM 110CFM (SY1225SL12SH), anyone have experience with this fan and the optimus?

Edit 2: If anyone is curious, and researching, two things sold me on the megahalems, obviously it's good reviews, I don't even include that. The megahalems mounting system is extremely attractive, as is the fact that you don't need to lap it, in fact Prolimatech encourages you not to.

7hm · 05-04-09

Pressure mod it!

Rook_ · 05-04-09

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Originally Posted by 7hm

Pressure mod it!

Absolutely

7hm · 05-04-09

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Originally Posted by Rook_

Absolutely

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=...ey=&#100584165 here's some good pictures on the installation of it IF you need it.

http://www.driverheaven.net/overcloc...grees-off.html here's a little tutorial on pressure modding with a penny :-O

http://www.overclock.net/air-cooling...od-thingy.html or this one

I'd get some washers to add more pressure if you want.

Rook_ · 05-04-09

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Originally Posted by 7hm

http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=...1&key=� here's some good pictures on the installation of it IF you need it.

http://www.driverheaven.net/overcloc...grees-off.html here's a little tutorial on pressure modding with a penny :-O

http://www.overclock.net/air-cooling...od-thingy.html or this one

I'd get some washers to add more pressure if you want.

Yes I have a job, I'll be splurging on some washers... a penny? HardOCP had some nice pictures on installation, I got that down. I appreciate the links though. Never done a pressure mod, I understand the principle, but I am unfamiliar, so the tutorials will help out.

DannyM · 05-04-09

it fits nice and snug with out any movement so pressure modding is not required imo.

GeforceGTS · 05-04-09

Nice, I really want to try one

I'd ditch the 1900rpm Slipstream if I was you, I've had two die on me and heard bad things from other people about them too. You would be better off with a Ultra kaze 2000 or San ace/Panaflo if you can get hold of one.

tweakboy · 05-04-09

I agree pressure mod it.. thx gl,

Rook_ · 05-04-09

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Originally Posted by GeforceGTS

Nice, I really want to try one

I'd ditch the 1900rpm Slipstream if I was you, I've had two die on me and heard bad things from other people about them too. You would be better off with a Ultra kaze 2000 or San ace/Panaflo if you can get hold of one.

Really? I thought the slipstreams were pretty well liked all around. Thanks for the tip, I'll pick up another fan so I'm not stuck without a fan if this one fails.

NCspecV81 · 05-04-09

why would you need to pressure mod this cooler? I found it very tight even without anything under the top holding bar.

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