[SOLVED] Installing fan

[squaddie]

Does anybody know of a good tutorial for removing the stock fan and replacing it?

Also, how do I check my motherboard? I've tried system information, the command prompt, and the sellers website but none of the above lists which motherboard I have.

My PC is https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-ome...D=1&siteID=kXQk6.ivFEQ-PDmZI7mrlXVgjWjO6DLpRA

Edit: My motherboard is 84FD

 

[Gmoney06ss]

Are you talking about the cpu cooler/fan? Or another system fan?

For the board, download cpu-z. It should tell you what board it is. More than likely it's some kind of proprietary hp board.

 

[squaddie]

Are you talking about the cpu cooler/fan? Or another system fan?

For the board, download cpu-z. It should tell you what board it is. More than likely it's some kind of proprietary hp board.

Cpu fan. Also thanks for the advice, I am downloading it now

 

[Gmoney06ss]

I'd honestly hit up YouTube with the cooler you're thinking about grabbing and seeing if they have a tutorial/review. Most coolers will come with fairly comprehensive instructions.

Unless your case has a mobo cutout in the back panel, removal of the motherboard to install the backplate will most likely be involved. The stock Intel cooler is easy enough to remove, just turn the screw/clips and lightly pull em up. For install of the new cooler, you'll have to install the backplate, clean the cpu, mount the heatsink and secure it. Methods vary from cooler to cooler. Follow the install instructions.

Removal https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005852/processors.html

 

[Gmoney06ss]

Edit: My motherboard is 84FD

That certainly sounds like a proprietary hp/omen board.

 

[squaddie]

That certainly sounds like a proprietary hp/omen board.

How do I find cpu fans that are compatible with 84FD? I can't seem to find a single one

 

[Gmoney06ss]

Search by cpu not motherboard. Basically any lga115x cooler will work, meaning most coolers on the market. From the cooler master hyper212 to noctua d15. As well as most aio, like corsair h100i, h150 etc.

You just need to know what will fit in the case. What are you looking for? Budget? Air or water? You have a ton of options for that cpu!

 

[Gmoney06ss]

https://www.newegg.com/cooler-master-hyper-212-evo-rr-212e-20pk-r2/p/N82E16835103099

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16835608045

These are just two options, basically a low end and high end air cooler. You have the option of anything in between. Looking at your case I'm not sure if you have any radiator support, so I'd stick with air. You also have a non k cpu, so I probably wouldn't go with the noctua, just do to price. That 212 would be a good budget cooler and most definitely outperform the stock Intel cooler. If it fits, it's relatively tall cooler, so double check clearance. Just by looking at the pics from the link you posted, it should fit.

 

[squaddie]

Search by cpu not motherboard. Basically any lga115x cooler will work, meaning most coolers on the market. From the cooler master hyper212 to noctua d15. As well as most aio, like corsair h100i, h150 etc.

You just need to know what will fit in the case. What are you looking for? Budget? Air or water? You have a ton of options for that cpu!

Ok thank god, I bought an lga 1151 cooler already but wasnt aware it will fit. Thanks very much