Hey guys,

So my CPU cooler went to dumps... or at least the fan did. Should I purchase a new fan for the cooler, or a new cooler itself? 

 

Also, is it even possible to change out the fans on CPU coolers, and if so is it difficult? My friend said it is but then again he likes to be right 99.9% of the time.

 

Thanks guys.

Generally on CPU coolers the fans just snap on (Make sure they're pointing the right direction) and plug into the MOBO. 

 

From the limited information I have, I'd say buy a new fan. But to truly help you, I'd have to know your CPU and CPU Cooler. 

 

If you think that replacing the CPU Cooler is a good option, go ahead and do it. I think to install a new fan, you'll have to remove the CPU Cooler and reapply thermal paste and such if there's not a lot of room. 

 

With that said, perhaps a new cooler is a good option. In search for CPU Coolers, you cannot avoid seeing this popular one.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409579637&sr=8-1&keywords=hyper+212+evo

Generally on CPU coolers the fans just snap on (Make sure they're pointing the right direction) and plug into the MOBO. 

 

From the limited information I have, I'd say buy a new fan. But to truly help you, I'd have to know your CPU and CPU Cooler. 

 

If you think that replacing the CPU Cooler is a good option, go ahead and do it. I think to install a new fan, you'll have to remove the CPU Cooler and reapply thermal paste and such if there's not a lot of room. 

 

With that said, perhaps a new cooler is a good option. In search for CPU Coolers, you cannot avoid seeing this popular one.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-RR-212E-20PK-R2/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409579637&sr=8-1&keywords=hyper+212+evo

 

Right now my CPU is running at 88*. I just stuck a fan near it tho, dropped it down to 55 :/

Right now my CPU is running at 88*. I just stuck a fan near it tho, dropped it down to 55 :/

 

Generally a stock cooler will run cooler than a aftermarket heat sink at idle, but aftermarket heatsinks shine when the CPU is under stress.

 

So idle, CPU Stock Fan might be 55, and for example my Hyper 212 EVO is about 100 since I just exited a game. But under stress, the EVO really only goes a little over 100, where the stock fan might go much higher than that. 

 

To be honest though, if you're not overclocking and rendering videos 24/7, there's probably not an extreme reason for a CPU cooler heatsink. 

Generally a stock cooler will run cooler than a aftermarket heat sink at idle, but aftermarket heatsinks shine when the CPU is under stress.

 

So idle, CPU Stock Fan might be 55, and for example my Hyper 212 EVO is about 100 since I just exited a game. But under stress, the EVO really only goes a little over 100, where the stock fan might go much higher than that. 

 

To be honest though, if you're not overclocking and rendering videos 24/7, there's probably not an extreme reason for a CPU cooler heatsink. 

 

Yea. It's CoolerMaster. I got my desk fan hooked up to it now. Talk about Jimmy-rigged. 

lol, well if it works. :)

 

But seriously you might want to find a more "permanent" solution.