Need a good cpu cooler that doesn't require take out the motherboard..

wolf_2k9 · 21 May 2009 at 15:37

Hey guys, quick question; i need a cpu cooler for my E8400, atm it's running the stock fan because my arctic freezer 7 pro's clips have broken off and it doesn't fit into the motherboard holes anymore.

I need a cooler asap since my cpu is overclocked to 3.6ghz and using stock cooler isn't very ideal ( not to me anyway)

I was wondering if anyone can recommend me a cpu cooler that doesn't require you take out the motherboard, my budget is £30 max.

Would appreciate any input..

unknownsock · 21 May 2009 at 15:56

Why cant you take out your mobo :O

wolf_2k9 · 21 May 2009 at 16:05

Had a bad experience with the Tuniq tower 120, almost broke my motherboard trying to take out the bracket which really got me fuming..

Mattus · 21 May 2009 at 16:06

Perhaps a Sunbeam Core Contact? Apparently that can be fitted with the mobo in place. Really, though, all the best coolers need mobo removal... and how long would it take you? Half an hour?

unknownsock · 21 May 2009 at 16:21

Lol, my tuniq stands quite solid and firm

I generally use it to pull my mobo out of the case.

Tbh your not gonna get great quality unless you take your mobo out. Just take your time and concentrate.

BarKeep · 21 May 2009 at 17:28

You can remove the pins from the stock cooler and use them on the AF.

cmndr_andi · 21 May 2009 at 17:36

Titan Fenrir, very nice cooler indeed.

jamesgoss · 21 May 2009 at 17:40

I installed my Sunbeam CCF without removing my motherboard, but it was a bit of a tight squeeze.

Here's a couple of photos in this thread of how it looked so you can get an idea:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17998802&page=3

It's an extremely good cooler, even on it's lowest fan setting.

Solari · 21 May 2009 at 17:41

cmndr_andi said:
Titan Fenrir, very nice cooler indeed.

That has a backplate though so goes against his "don't want to pull out the mobo" requirement.

I hate pulling my mobo out but went for the Fenrir so will have to do this in the next few days

cmndr_andi · 21 May 2009 at 17:44

Your quite right, but I'm morally against non backplate coolers.

Good to hear you went for the Fenrir though, 5 minutes of hassle = years of great cooling

Audigex · 21 May 2009 at 18:15

Check your temps with the stock cooler - it might be a good idea to reduce your OC until you get a cooler sorted

wolf_2k9 · 21 May 2009 at 20:42

Audigex said:
Check your temps with the stock cooler - it might be a good idea to reduce your OC until you get a cooler sorted

Temps are running 52-60C atm which is ok i guess.
If taking out a motherboard was as simple as pressing a button then i would have gotten a cpu cooler with a backplate anyday but i honestly can't go through the strain of having to take out a motherboard again, it's too much for me.

I think i'll go for the sunbeam, hopefully it'll fit inside my Kandalf case...

Solari · 21 May 2009 at 23:33

wolf_2k9 said:
Temps are running 52-60C atm which is ok i guess.
If taking out a motherboard was as simple as pressing a button then i would have gotten a cpu cooler with a backplate anyday but i honestly can't go through the strain of having to take out a motherboard again, it's too much for me.

I think i'll go for the sunbeam, hopefully it'll fit inside my Kandalf case...

I'm just like you but seriously, for the sake of 30 mins work tops, just do it... all you're going to have to do is plug PCI/e cards back in, mobo leads back in, reconnect SATA cables and power connectors...

Razor-BladE · 21 May 2009 at 23:46

Fenrir has a backplate?

More effort needed then, as i am gonna buy it.
But i'm taking the mobo out anyway cos i'm cleaning it all so no complaints from me

Solari · 21 May 2009 at 23:50

Razor-BladE said:
Fenrir has a backplate?
More effort needed then, as i am gonna buy it.
But i'm taking the mobo out anyway cos i'm cleaning it all so no complaints from me

Get a can of air duster as well to get all the crap out while you're at it

EDIT: Can't see that for sale here for some reason - quite surprising.

wolf_2k9 · 22 May 2009 at 00:07

Ok i been fiddling around with my old beat up Arctic Freezer for the past few minutes, and it got me thinking, will it be possible if i could replace the broken clips of the acrtic freezer with the intel stock cooler clips.

I was thinking if it's possible or if anyone had done that before..anyone??

Phatjayunoi · 22 May 2009 at 02:06

My personal pick would be the Akasa AK-967 Nero Direct Contact Heatpipe CPU Cooler.

It very closey on par with the likes of the Sunbeam Core Contact or Titan Fenrir and in some cases even even the Thermalright TRUE's or Xigmatek HDT's. And compared to the Sunbeam, it is smaller in size whilst still offering great efficient cooling, not to mention cheaper.

unknownsock · 22 May 2009 at 11:50

Just take the dam mobo out! lol

You'll get more durability and performance.
Mobo's are also stronger than you may think, the amount of abuse mine has gone through is awesome

Razor-BladE · 22 May 2009 at 13:41

Solari said:
Get a can of air duster as well to get all the crap out while you're at it

EDIT: Can't see that for sale here for some reason - quite surprising.

Yeah i have some canned air.. running out though

wolf_2k9 said:
will it be possible if i could replace the broken clips of the acrtic freezer with the intel stock cooler clips.

Should be possible, don't see why it should. If you do try it just make sure it's securely fastened or glued or whatever. Don't want the heatsink and fan to be falling off inside the case!

PCZ · 22 May 2009 at 21:35

will it be possible if i could replace the broken clips of the acrtic freezer with the intel stock cooler clips.

Yes i have done that myself.