Installing the i7 920

[Matt234123]

Ok im confused. i just got my i7 and it came with a CPU fan in the box. is this supposed to happen because i ordered another CPU fan aswell and now i dont know which one to use. i ordered http://jab-tech.com/Prolimatech-Megahalems-CPU-Cooler-775-1366-pr-4428.html with a http://jab-tech.com/Scythe-KAZE-JYUNI-SLIP-STREAM-120mm-Case-Fan-SY1225SL12SH-1900rpm-pr-3945.html aswell. what should i do?

 

[aviation_man]

Ok, the CPU fan/heatsink that came in the box is called the "stock heatsink/fan". They give it to you as an option, you can either
A. Install the Stock Heatsink/Fan on the CPU Or
B. Use the heatsink and/or fan/heatsink that you bought and install that instead.

That second link that you posted, the "Scythe" fan, is a case fan. You cannot use that for your CPU, it's only for case-cooling purposes.

* Note that installing a heatsink and/or heatsink/fan on any CPU that did NOT come with the CPU will void any warranty on the CPU.

Does that answer you question?

 

[Matt234123]

thanks and the case fan that i ordered attaches to the side of the heatsink so that it cools down more =)

 

[aviation_man]

Good job. Nice heatsink

 

[Bodaggit23]

The reason people buy aftermarket heatsink/fans is that they are much more efficient.

Leave you stock cooler in the box like I did and save it, just in case you ever
sell your rig and want to keep your nice cooler. :good: