[SOLVED] Easy to install coolers?

[simmyx]

I currently have the wraith stealth cooler for my 3600 and was considering an upgrade.
The stealth seems to be the only one which is really easy to install, as you just clip it in an screw it.... All the others have loads of clips, wirey bits and bolts that need to be attached

The wraith spire looks good, however I don't know which ones are the " new ones " which are apparently aluminium rather than copper

500w PSU

 

[helpstar]

there is no big difference between stealth and spire, have a look at the Wraith Prism cooler

but be aware that there are better coolers (needing different mounting kits) that are cheaper or at the same price and offer better cooling than the AMD coolers

 

[simmyx]

Is the wraith prism any good ? I like the look of it

 

[simmyx]

Think ill get the noctua NH U12S

 

[Nemesia]

Think ill get the noctua NH U12S

Good choice.

 

[simmyx]

Good choice.

The newest models come with SecuFirm2 right? This is needed to fit the cooler on an AM4 socket, as the older ones you had to buy it separately

 

[HappyTrails]

Be careful of the ram sometimes the nice coolers can have a clearance issue with them.

 

[simmyx]

Be careful of the ram sometimes the nice coolers can have a clearance issue with them.

Thanks. The NH-U12s says it should't have any clearance issues..

 

[simmyx]

Anyone advise ? How do I set up the fan so it's the right way ? My rear fan on the tower pulls air into the computer

 

[Nemesia]

Rear fan should be exhaust. The CPU fan should be pushing air to the rear so that rear exhaust can get the hot air out. Do you have front intake?

 

[candyflip]

I suggest the Gammaxx 400 / 400 Pro based on this review it beats the NH-U12S for $30

https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/deepcool-gammaxx-400-slim-tower-cpu-cooler,4460-2.html

 

[simmyx]

Rear fan should be exhaust. The CPU fan should be pushing air to the rear so that rear exhaust can get the hot air out. Do you have front intake?

Ok after checking yes there are two large fans right at the front of the tower, sucking air into the pc

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

Noctuas are very easy to install. Just follow 2 rules:

1. Do a half turn on each screw after placing the heatsink on the mounting hardware so the screws begin threading. Then alternate between turning screws until its tight.
2. Tighten the screws all the way, don't stop when the springs creak.

 

[simmyx]

Thanks.

This is the right way , right ?

 

[Prad_Bitt]

Thanks.

This is the right way , right ?

Yes

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

Yeah that's how you want it to be.

 

[simmyx]

Wont need to take out the mobo to install it ?

 

[simmyx]

Wont need to take out the mobo to install it ?



Also how do you know which way to install the heatsink , which way is left and right ? I know which way to do the fan

 

[Prad_Bitt]

Wont need to take out the mobo to install it ?



Also how do you know which way to install the heatsink , which way is left and right ? I know which way to do the fan

Its usually symmetrical, won't make a difference, just look at the logo if there is one. Preattached fan can also help

 

[Deleted member 2720853]

Wont need to take out the mobo to install it ?



Also how do you know which way to install the heatsink , which way is left and right ? I know which way to do the fan

Logo shouldn't be upside down once it's mounted.

If your case has a window to the backplate you won't need to take the mobo off

 

[simmyx]

Ok so they're symmetrical that's great. and logo at the top.
Yeah I can easily access my rear plate

 

[simmyx]

According to a youtube video one clip is longer than the other, the longer side needs to face towards the ram

 

[Prad_Bitt]

According to a youtube video one clip is longer than the other, the longer side needs to face towards the ram

"clip"? I don't know, my 212 RGB is perfectly symmetrical

 

[simmyx]

"clip"? I don't know, my 212 RGB is perfectly symmetrical

View: https://youtu.be/t8-o9m-OP3E


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[Prad_Bitt]

View: https://youtu.be/t8-o9m-OP3E


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This is probably because this has 7 heatpipes, an odd number. The 212 has 4. That's probably why, but I can't say for sure. If I flip the 212 so that the logo is upside down, I still end up the same way