Fans on a Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler

Footyslayer · 25 Jun 2013 at 15:16

Hello everyone,

I have a bit of a beginners question but I need to ask to ensure I have it right.

I am using a Prolimatech Megahalems CPU Cooler on my CPU, I also have 2 120mm fans attached t it on either side.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-019-PL

My question is, how should these fans be mounted? Should one intake into the cooler and one exhaust out of it? Should both exhaust? Shoukd both intake?

I appreciate any help, need to make sure it's correct

Random Guy · 25 Jun 2013 at 15:44

I think Push-Push and Push-Pull are both valid options.

I have mine set up in Push-Pull, and would recommend it (as I believe it is better overall and complements the in-take on the front of the case).

doyll · 25 Jun 2013 at 20:07

Assuming you mount it facing back of case I suggest front fan pushing into cooler and back fan pulling out of cooler toward case back exhaust fan.

If you need some good fans I suggest Thermalright TY-147 for £5.99
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-104-TR

Footyslayer · 25 Jun 2013 at 20:50

Thanks to you both,

I will have the one nearer the front of my case as intake and the one nearer my rear case fan as outflow.

Does this make sense?

doyll · 25 Jun 2013 at 20:51

Yes. That's the way most of us do it.

Random Guy · 26 Jun 2013 at 10:09

+1 to doyll.

Porceliamone · 26 Jun 2013 at 10:14

I only have 1 fan on my Megahalems, pulling cooler air from the front of my case through the cooler and towards the exhaust fan out of the back.
My idle temps are around 28-30c so I've never bothered with another fan on the other side of it. Great cooler.

Footyslayer · 26 Jun 2013 at 10:35

I'm getting a little bit of noise since turning one around. I did notice the fan blades sit a lot closer to the cooler, I wonder if it could be clipping the cooler?

Random Guy · 26 Jun 2013 at 11:07

Footyslayer said:
I'm getting a little bit of noise since turning one around. I did notice the fan blades sit a lot closer to the cooler, I wonder if it could be clipping the cooler?

Would not expect this unless the fan is not seated properly.

Porceliamone · 26 Jun 2013 at 11:18

Also make sure you have no trailing leads floating near the blades. They can bounce off and make a noise. Tidy it up!

Footyslayer · 26 Jun 2013 at 20:06

It was the turned around fan. It's centre was rubbing on the fins of the cooler. It was seated right also.

It's a shame but no biggy