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Extreme Gamer, eh? No thanks, something tells me it performs worse than stock...

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Can't you just replace the fan on your original zalman HSF?

Anyways here are a suggestion:
http://www.frostytech.com/articlevie...articleID=1851 (Pretty much your HSF but a blue LED)

PS: BTW, I kinda like that the HSF green in your blue PC. Looks "alienish."
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I love the looks of the MaxOrb or Blue Orb but I think I might end up getting the Zalman because it's the cheapest...any other suggestions?
Thermaltake Blue Orb II from Thermaltake for $19.99 w/ free shipping.

http://www.thermaltakestore.com/blue-orb-ii.html

The Max Orb is $29.99 but it doesn't have free shipping

http://www.thermaltakestore.com/clp0...d-pro0369.html
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Thanks a lot guys. Does anyone have the installation instructions for the X5 Orb FX II?

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I'm totally not getting the SpinQ, it costs too much..

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I don't know much about the AMD cooler you are using right now but as long as it still uses the stock AMD back-plate then you can use this by removing 4 screws ( can be done in the case, but only if you are ok working in that cramped location, as I have did it WHILE the mobo was STILL in my Antec 900)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106069
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I don't know much about the AMD cooler you are using right now but as long as it still uses the stock AMD back-plate then you can use this by removing 4 screws ( can be done in the case, but only if you are ok working in that cramped location, as I have did it WHILE the mobo was STILL in my Antec 900)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106069
There is no backplate...but thanks for the tip

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Thanks a lot guys. Does anyone have the installation instructions for the X5 Orb FX II?
It's super easy to install. Just take out the existing screws and use the long ones that come with the Orb. Then screw it down and tighten it up. It should come with a hard plastic backplate. If your motherboard comes with a better one, like mine did, then just don't worry about using it.
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It's super easy to install. Just take out the existing screws and use the long ones that come with the Orb. Then screw it down and tighten it up. It should come with a hard plastic backplate. If your motherboard comes with a better one, like mine did, then just don't worry about using it.
I really don't want to remove the motherboard and it has no backplate whatsoever...do you think it will work anyway?

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