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pez · 06-30-09

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Originally Posted by Babylonian

kewl

is it better if i set the cooler to push air at the top (if i can do that) or is it better if i set it to push air at the back ?

I would say for you since your video card is so close to the potential cooler, to make it pull by putting the fan up top, or push by putting the fan on the right side of the cooler. If you put the fan on the bottom, it'll be pulling air from your video card onto your heatsink.

Babylonian · 06-30-09

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Originally Posted by pez

I would say for you since your video card is so close to the potential cooler, to make it pull by putting the fan up top, or push by putting the fan on the right side of the cooler. If you put the fan on the bottom, it'll be pulling air from your video card onto your heatsink.

kewl, i guess i'll mount the fan on the right side then

will i get a much better cooling results if i mount another fan on the left side, i.e. push/pull set up, or is it not really worth the extra money ?

and if that so, what is the best fan for the job that it'll match the fan that comes up with the cooler ?

and does the cooler come with holders for a second fan, or d i have to purchase that separately ?

thanx in advance

mjl4878 · 07-01-09

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Originally Posted by Babylonian

kewl, i guess i'll mount the fan on the right side then

will i get a much better cooling results if i mount another fan on the left side, i.e. push/pull set up, or is it not really worth the extra money ?

and if that so, what is the best fan for the job that it'll match the fan that comes up with the cooler ?

and does the cooler come with holders for a second fan, or d i have to purchase that separately ?

thanx in advance

I had to order a 2nd set of clips and just installed my pull fan today with my new power supply. Best temps i've seen before in just a push setup was around 30-31 on moderate load. Today im running around 34-35, but ambient temps are a good 5-10 degrees higher but haven't seen it max higher than 36. So its hard to say right now, but dont really know how much lower my idle and low load temps are gonna get. When i get a new chip i'll really be able to test if the extra fan is worth it, but I would assume it is.

I think the fan it came with is similar to a slipstream, not 100% sure, im using ultra kaze's on mine

pez · 07-01-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Babylonian

kewl, i guess i'll mount the fan on the right side then

will i get a much better cooling results if i mount another fan on the left side, i.e. push/pull set up, or is it not really worth the extra money ?

and if that so, what is the best fan for the job that it'll match the fan that comes up with the cooler ?

and does the cooler come with holders for a second fan, or d i have to purchase that separately ?

thanx in advance

Honestly, the most I've seen people get out of it is about 1-2C. I've never seen a huge drop from a push/pull setup. One thing though, since you have a rear and top exhaust that will be close to the cooler, that should actually be enough pull. If anything, I bet you could clip on a shroud to the left side of it to make a tunnel to guide the air a bit more to the rear exhaust.

Gmt · 07-01-09

I have the same temps under Orthos as with AC Freezer 7 Pro only at 1500 rpm while on AC was 2600 rpm and noise was unbearable. I can now leave my pc running 24/7, I do not hear it while sleeping :-). Smooth! The only bad thing was, that it was a ***** to install due to dimensions and even on cm 690 the additional power connector was done blindly;-). I do not have yet the upper 2 exhaust fans and the lower intake. I'm inclined to buy 3 Scythe Slip Stream SY1225SL12SH. Do you have any other suggestions? I'm looking for the lowest noise maker.

pez · 07-01-09

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Originally Posted by Gmt

I have the same temps under Orthos as with AC Freezer 7 Pro only at 1500 rpm while on AC was 2600 rpm and noise was unbearable. I can now leave my pc running 24/7, I do not hear it while sleeping :-). Smooth! The only bad thing was, that it was a ***** to install due to dimensions and even on cm 690 the additional power connector was done blindly;-). I do not have yet the upper 2 exhaust fans and the lower intake. I'm inclined to buy 3 Scythe Slip Stream SY1225SL12SH. Do you have any other suggestions? I'm looking for the lowest noise maker.

Yate Loons are known to be quiet but efficient fans. You can get them from:

http://www.petrastechshop.com/120x25mmfans.html

http://www.jab-tech.com/120mm-Fans-c-81.html

iandh · 07-01-09

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Originally Posted by crashnburn_819

The Gentle Typhoon doesn't look to have a lot of static pressure as a 120mmx25mm. I was thinking of getting a 120mmx38mm Ultra Kaze (either 1000 or 2000). Is it worth the $12 upgrade fromt he stock Mugen 2 fan?

Static pressure isn't static, the number scales with RPM. According to testing I've seen the GT beats the UKaze when the two are run at the same CFM. It's because of the higher blade count and superior blade design. The GT also has hand-balanced ball bearings. It's in a whole different league than the UKaze.

Gmt · 07-02-09

Hi guys, how do you have your SM2 installed, blowing up or towards back? Did you saw lower temps in on of these setups? I have a push/pull setup and it is directed towards the back of the case (cm 690).

anevsky · 07-02-09

Ok I have done some modding:

Diagonal fan mounting on mugen2. I put in about 2.5 cm standoffs on the side closer to the motherboard - on both the push and pull fans. I also put in small covers with industrial tape on the triangular holes created by the diagonal placement of the fans.

I did this to try and improve airflow to the bottom part of the mugen 2 - that block above the cpu - and the bottom of the heatpipes.

Result: now sitting at 68,65,67,64 under stress. Before was 72 -73 ish hottest core - so Im pretty happy. Also Idle has dropped 3 degrees.

I don't know if this is something to do with the airflow of my particular situation in my case. It just seemed like there wasnt much fresh air getting to that part.

pez · 07-02-09

Quote:

Originally Posted by anevsky

Ok I have done some modding:

Diagonal fan mounting on mugen2. I put in about 2.5 cm standoffs on the side closer to the motherboard - on both the push and pull fans. I also put in small covers with industrial tape on the triangular holes created by the diagonal placement of the fans.

I did this to try and improve airflow to the bottom part of the mugen 2 - that block above the cpu - and the bottom of the heatpipes.

Result: now sitting at 68,65,67,64 under stress. Before was 72 -73 ish hottest core - so Im pretty happy. Also Idle has dropped 3 degrees.

I don't know if this is something to do with the airflow of my particular situation in my case. It just seemed like there wasnt much fresh air getting to that part.

Nice...I've read i7's get hooot.

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