Replacing Q6600 HSF; Fan

[Stevev]

Just a quick one, my quads running a bit hot (45-50 idle, 70+ on load) So i'm thinking of replacing the fan on the stock HSF, i don't wanna buy a new HSF due to the fact i'd have to remove my MB to fit it. So would i just be able to replace the HSF's fan with something like this ?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=FG-003-AK&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=819

And use this :

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=OA-000-ZA&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=189

To control the speeds ?

I assume i can, but just wanted to check

 

[PhillyDee]

You could remove the fan, but it will require bodging to fit it. Not all HSF assemblies require you to remove the mobo.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-017-AR
Uses intel standard pushpins. Stands tall. How many intake / exhaust fans do you have, and what case? You might have a lot better luck adding case fans.

 

[Kearney_1988]

I agree there i wouldnt reccomend botching it

 

[Stevev]

I've had a look at the pushpin heatsinks, but i'd still have to remove my MB due to the stock HSF came with a mounting bracket at the back and not pushpins. I've no intake fans, just one exhasut fan and the one on my OCZ PSU. Would adding case fans improve the CPU temps or just the ambient temps ?

 

[Kearney_1988]

I've had a look at the pushpin heatsinks, but i'd still have to remove my MB due to the stock HSF came with a mounting bracket at the back and not pushpins. I've no intake fans, just one exhasut fan and the one on my OCZ PSU. Would adding case fans improve the CPU temps or just the ambient temps ?

it would aid both temps, cooler air in the case, cooler air over the CPU

 

[Stevev]

Alright, i'll get a few case fans and see how much it improves temps.
Appreciate the help.

 

[Devil_Spawn]

i reseated my ak-965 without removing everything, so its definitely possible, and the temps are great!

poor case ventilation can also be an issue.