Can I swap a CPU cooler?

[LucAlvim]

Hi.

So, I'm planning to get a new case and transfer my current PC's components into it, but I also want a new CPU cooler.

Right now I have an air cooler, so can I remove it and swap it for a liquid one?

Please help.

 

[Ryan_78]

you aren't very specific.
Specs? case? your current cooler?
how the heck are we supposed to know if it even fits without your info

 

[DonkeyOatie]

You can (if it will fit in your new case). Why do you think you need to use a liquid cooler? Unless you have an extreme CPU or overclock (or move your computer around a lot), air is usually more efficient.

 

[dreamalittle]

generally speaking yes, it's fine to swap an old air cooler for a new liquid cooler.

bear in mind that liquid coolers come with what can be a large radiator to dissipate the heat, so choose a case that fits the water cooler's radiator easily

good luck with your build!

 

[LucAlvim]

you aren't very specific.
Specs? case? your current cooler?
how the heck are we supposed to know if it even fits without your info

I have an Alienware X51 R3 with a Core i7 - 6700 (not the K one). I plan to buy a Fractal Nano S so I can use a GTX 1070 and transfer all the X51's components into it. So, can I swap the cooler?

 

[DonkeyOatie]

What liquid cooler do you plan to install?

 

[LucAlvim]

What liquid cooler do you plan to install?

I plan to remove my air cooler and replace it with a Fractal Kelvin S24, it fits in the Nano S

 

[LucAlvim]

generally speaking yes, it's fine to swap an old air cooler for a new liquid cooler.

bear in mind that liquid coolers come with what can be a large radiator to dissipate the heat, so choose a case that fits the water cooler's radiator easily

good luck with your build!

Thanks 😉

 

[thequn]

um that computer already has liquid cooling.

 

[Ryan_78]

um that computer already has liquid cooling.

I thought so, but apparently not.
Why does he even want a liquid cooler?
The S24 is pretty good and quiet, but he doesn't need it at all! He can't even overclock his CPU. Like why waste money!

 

[LucAlvim]

um that computer already has liquid cooling.

I thought so, but apparently not.
Why does he even want a liquid cooler?
The S24 is pretty good and quiet, but he doesn't need it at all! He can't even overclock his CPU. Like why waste money!

I am doing this because I need a new case that can support a GTX 1070, because the X51 cannot, and I am going to transfer the Alienware's components to the new case, as well as getting a new PSU and a CPU cooler.

 

[Ryan_78]

Why a new cooler? Just use the one that came with it if it fits.
The 6700 is a very cool chip anyways.
So if you can currently dot your cooler in the new case don't get a new cooler.