O OTSS In Runtime Messages 408 Mar 13, 2008 #1 Do I need anything special to mount the fan on the heatsink? Is there a spot to just add it or do I need fan clips or something?
Do I need anything special to mount the fan on the heatsink? Is there a spot to just add it or do I need fan clips or something?
Jason8284 Daemon Poster Messages 535 Mar 13, 2008 #2 Yes you need to add some thermal paste like Artic Silver5, or some sort if the cpu cooler didn't come with it. Here some good instructions depending on what processor you have. http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm Just go to the Intel Quad Core section
Yes you need to add some thermal paste like Artic Silver5, or some sort if the cpu cooler didn't come with it. Here some good instructions depending on what processor you have. http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm Just go to the Intel Quad Core section
OP OP O OTSS In Runtime Messages 408 Mar 13, 2008 #3 I already have arcticsilver 5 I just am going to buy a 120mm fan and want to know if it has a spot to attach the fan or if you need anything special.
I already have arcticsilver 5 I just am going to buy a 120mm fan and want to know if it has a spot to attach the fan or if you need anything special.
worshipme Golden Master Messages 5,603 Mar 13, 2008 #4 The cooler come with the fan attachment brackets, but you will need to buy some more if you want to use two 120mm fans.
The cooler come with the fan attachment brackets, but you will need to buy some more if you want to use two 120mm fans.