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Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM

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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2010, 07:32:57 pm »
What about your father? Can't he help you by drilling the holes.
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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2010, 07:34:55 pm »
I can try actually but I don't want to spoil my side window. I can't buy a side window separately. I want a professional to do that


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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2010, 07:36:00 pm »
Try your local car mechanics or someone like that they should be able to help. Just take the window and fan and screws to them and show them what you want to do. It's only a two minute job.
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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #18 on: August 03, 2010, 07:37:49 pm »
hmm..yeah thats better. Is a 200mm fan better than 4 120mm fans?? BTW how do I attach 2 4 pin fans to 1 4 pin on the mobo? I mean the GB case comes with two 120mm fans which require 1 4pin conenctor to operate


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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #19 on: August 03, 2010, 07:40:12 pm »
If you want to fit four fans then you would need an adapter cable. Four into One. I would just use one 200mm fan, neater, quieter and easier to install. ;D When you get them to drill the holes for the fan make sure that you watch them so if you want to do it in the future you will know how.
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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2010, 08:32:16 pm »
Where exactly can i get those adapters? Can you give me an online link? Like on Newegg, Amazon etc


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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #21 on: August 03, 2010, 08:33:57 pm »
I will have a look and see if I can find an international company to use.
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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #22 on: August 03, 2010, 08:34:27 pm »
OK thanks ;D


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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2010, 08:37:07 pm »
I actually needed the adapter because I want to attach 3 120mm fans at the bottom of the case for intake. That'll be after drilling ofcourse. Will there be any loss of case stability if the bottom of the case it drilled for 3 1200mm fans? The case is really heavy, I don't want it to fall apart with all the components


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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #24 on: August 03, 2010, 08:40:06 pm »
It all depends on the design of the case. What make/model is it? Is the bottom solid or mesh?
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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #25 on: August 03, 2010, 08:41:11 pm »
Its a GB SUMO 5115. It has a solid bottom. Most probably Al bottom


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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #26 on: August 03, 2010, 08:46:28 pm »
Its a GB SUMO 5115. It has a solid bottom. Most probably Al bottom
Sorry, yes I forgot. Probably not a good idea to put too many holes in the bottom. Maybe if you kept them small like 90mm then it would be ok.
The fan adapter cables you should be able to source from here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=fan+cable&x=20&y=19
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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #27 on: August 03, 2010, 08:49:15 pm »
Its a GB SUMO 5115. It has a solid bottom. Most probably Al bottom
Sorry, yes I forgot. Probably not a good idea to put too many holes in the bottom. Maybe if you kept them small like 90mm then it would be ok.
The fan adapter cables you should be able to source from here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=fan+cable&x=20&y=19

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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #28 on: August 03, 2010, 08:51:36 pm »
Just been looking at the cables and I would recommend this one  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Akasa-AK-CB002-PWM-splitter-smart/dp/B001J2YRUC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280864516&sr=1-1  as you should use a molex connector really so as not to overload the motherboard' s fan outputs.
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Re: Putting the stock Core i7 cooler to max. RPM
« Reply #29 on: August 03, 2010, 08:56:55 pm »
I had a question, how do the fan controllers work, do I connect the 3/4 pin of the fans to the controllers?