[SOLVED] Replacing AIO radiator fan - Any pitfalls to consider?

[jacob68]

So Im using this:

https://www.asetek.com/media/1175/550lc_data_sheet.pdf

With the fan that came with it. And is planning to replace with this:

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/LED-Color/ml-pro-rgb-config/p/CO-9050076-WW

Anything to watch out for. Specifications good enough. Installation must knows?

 

[stevenjemint]

You want Static Pressure fans for radiators.

Have a look at this - https://www.windowscentral.com/static-pressure-vs-high-airflow-choosing-right-fans-your-pc

 

[jacob68]

Yeah I know. But I will have 1 Corsair fan in surplus. And from what I can read, including the article you posted, the difference is not really noteworthy unless you OC and stress the system heavily. In the link you gave the diff between static and airflow is 3 degress celcius on the cpu...

 

[faalin]

The corsair fan you linked is a static pressure fan so you're fine.

 

[stevenjemint]

Yeah I know. But I will have 1 Corsair fan in surplus. And from what I can read, including the article you posted, the difference is not really noteworthy unless you OC and stress the system heavily. In the link you gave the diff between static and airflow is 3 degrees celsius on the cpu...

Agreed its not a big difference anyway.

 

[jacob68]

Thanks both. Anything to be aware of regarding dismounting the current fan and replacing it with the new one?

 

[stevenjemint]

Thanks both. Anything to be aware of regarding dismounting the current fan and replacing it with the new one?

No should be fine to do, just obviously re use the long screws that go through the rad to the mounting point.

 

[shknawe]

So Im using this:

https://www.asetek.com/media/1175/550lc_data_sheet.pdf

With the fan that came with it. And is planning to replace with this:

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/LED-Color/ml-pro-rgb-config/p/CO-9050076-WW

Anything to watch out for. Specifications good enough. Installation must knows?

Your choice of RGB fan actually has a high static rating at 4.20 which is great for cooling.