Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM

[sabrefresco]

Is there a way to do that? I'm planning to do some serious benchmarks and I feel that my stock cooler isn't reacting as aggressively as it should.

[Dark Mantis]

The stock cooler isn't very efficient and if you are planning anything that is likely to put a larger load on the cPU it is advisable to get an aftermarket cooler. The stocker is a PWM and as such will go up and down according to the load.

[sabrefresco]

I've ordered a Corsair H50. Waiting for that. But until then I have to squeeze the last few CFM of air through this stupid cooler. It would be a lot better not to include a cooler with processor. Then I could have bought the H50 earlier

[Dark Mantis]

When you get your H50 make sure that you take no notice of their instructions regarding the fan fitting. They recommend to use the fan to pull air into the case through the radiator but you will find it works better if you use it in a push configuration. That way it also doesn't blow hot air into your computer which I would have thought would have been an obvious downside to anyone.

[sabrefresco]

Thanks for the heads up.BTW I'm gonna use the push/pull thing which includes two fans on either sides of the radiator. I think that would be much more efficient than a single fan blowing out of the PC

[Dark Mantis]

It probably won't make that much difference but it certainly wont hurt. The most important thing is to make sure that you have a good airflow through the case with no dead air spots

[sabrefresco]

Hmm...for that I might have to change my case. The SUMO 5115 has 3 fans, 1 intake and the others blow out, but the intake fan seems dead and blocked by the black box. Even if I did remove the black box there wouldn't be any difference. Because the main problem is with front side. The front side has a duct which is half the size of the 120mm intake fan and covers only 25% of intake fan. Now I don't even know whom to sell this case to.

[Dark Mantis]

Shame really because the case is quite nice apart from that. This is the only trouble often the designers aren't enthusiasts who understand the best way of doing things. I'm sure it will be ok just try to take into consideration the airflow principle when you are doing anything in the case. Don't forget there is always thew magic "Dremmel"

[sabrefresco]

Hey what if I keep the side window opened while becnhmarking or gaming? That would provide good ventillation right?

[Dark Mantis]

Or you could always fit a fan into the side window to give a draft straight onto the motherboard.

[sabrefresco]

How can I do that? Although the side window is a mesh-type, the holes in the side window is a lot smaller than the screws used to attach fans

[Dark Mantis]

Use a drill
You may need to modify things a little but it is worth a bit of trouble to get it cooled right. Or you could get a little more radical and cut out the mesh altogether. See my pics on my website under the avatar.

[sabrefresco]

I am not sure about drilling. I have never handled a drill before  can't I use wire ties to hold the fan in place. But then the vibrations would increase 
Gosh!!!

[Dark Mantis]

You must have someone that could help you. How old are you?

[sabrefresco]

I'm 18