bill1clinton Posted December 19, 2010 Posted December 19, 2010 @El_Capitan I'm using Arctic Silver 5 and I just re-applied today. As for the last time since today, it was about a year ago. @ALL hypothetically, would it be a better idea to use 2 x 49 CFM in a push/pull configuration or 1 x 68 CFM? As well, the 49s are rated at 20dba so would 2 necessary mean 40 dba? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted December 19, 2010 Posted December 19, 2010 It takes like 120 hours for Arctic Silver 5 to cure, so that could be it. Use something like OCZ Freeze, which takes 0 curing time. Use a push/pull compared to a single high CFM fan just pushing. You also have to account for static pressure, which isn't as much of a factor in a fan pulling air. 20dba isn't accumulate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill1clinton Posted December 19, 2010 Posted December 19, 2010 So using 2 x 20dba fans would produce more noise but not a full 40dba; is that correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted December 19, 2010 Posted December 19, 2010 Yessir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill1clinton Posted December 20, 2010 Posted December 20, 2010 Update: Alright, went with 2 x Scythe 63CFM on the heatsink and then replaced the intake fan with a 63CFM as well. Result: 45C at idle. Louder but stable at load at 80C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Capitan Posted December 20, 2010 Posted December 20, 2010 Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UT66 Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 make sure to bolt that htsink really tight, you dont want it flying out of your room ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill1clinton Posted December 23, 2010 Posted December 23, 2010 @All Hey guys, after installing the 2 new 63CFM fans onto my ultra 120, not only is it louder now but I've noticed an oscillating noise from my case. Upon further inspection, I've also noticed that my ultra 120 is actually oscillating as well. Any ideas on how to dampen the noise as well as stop the oscillating? (yes, I have made sure that my heatsink is bolted on tightly.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock52 Posted December 25, 2010 Posted December 25, 2010 Just remember colder is better... if anything will help increase the life of the processor! 50c isn't too hot, but it could be cooler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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