Any case modification needed for the Corsair H50/H70 to work?

[Kabob]

I'm using the stock cooler that came with my i7-930 CPU and am thinking of moving to a Corsair H50/H70 cooler. I've tried looking up some details online but can't really find anything decent. Figure I'd ask here.

I've got an old Antec Super Lanboy case (which I love) and I'm wondering if A) these coolers will fit and B) will it require any sort of case modification? Does it just replace the rear exhaust fan or does it go elsewhere?

Thanks.

 

[linjy2]

I have the H50 and it replaces the rear exhaust fan. Only thing I would be concerned is the dimensions of your case. Since the radiator plus the fan combine is a good 2.5-3 inch or so. Can't remember. Other then that the install is pretty straight forward.

 

[Subwayeatbig]

You should look into the h60 or the antec 620.. they are quieter than both the h50 and h70 in recent benchmarks done hard ocp and other sites. at least in stock.

 

[Kabob]

Noise I don't care much about, it's more about how compact/effective it is.

 

[dbrons]

FYI I just got an update from TigerDirect and they have the H50 at $49.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...7&Sku=C13-2528

It got me interested but I think I'm going to go with the new model H60 for my build.
Dave

 

[sandorski]

As long as you have a place for a 120mm Case Fan on the Rear or Top, it should fit.

 

[Subwayeatbig]

Yeah it should fit in any 120mm slot but remember to have it intake air from the outside the case.

 

[Kabob]

Yeah it should fit in any 120mm slot but remember to have it intake air from the outside the case.

Instead of pushing hot air out? Hrm...the case has two 120mm fans (one in front, one in the rear) for pushing air straight through, I'd have to switch that to intake/intake.

 

[Broheim]

Instead of pushing hot air out? Hrm...the case has two 120mm fans (one in front, one in the rear) for pushing air straight through, I'd have to switch that to intake/intake.

the case only has two fans? you can also use the H50 as exhaust but it wont perform nearly as good... honestly you should get a better case : |

 

[deimos3428]

Instead of pushing hot air out? Hrm...the case has two 120mm fans (one in front, one in the rear) for pushing air straight through, I'd have to switch that to intake/intake.

There's been considerable debate on the matter. Corsair recommends an intake configuration, but at the end of the day you can orient the fan in whichever direction works best for you.

I preferred an exhaust configuration on mine; intake was a bit better at cooling the CPU itself but increased the temps of other components. It's only a couple degrees either way.

 

[Broheim]

It's only a couple degrees either way.

I think that's very different from build to build, a lot of toasty components in the case will raise your temps if you use it as an exhaust, but considering OP gets by with two 120mm fans it probably doesn't matter as much to him...

 

[zagood]

Instead of pushing hot air out? Hrm...the case has two 120mm fans (one in front, one in the rear) for pushing air straight through, I'd have to switch that to intake/intake.

Really wouldn't recommend that with only two fan mounts. CPU will probably stay cool, but the rest of the components will heat up quite a bit. I would test a few different configurations, don't just stick with one.

1. Front intake, H50 exhaust.
2. Front exhaust, H50 intake.
3. Cut a new fan mount in top of case or side door, set front and H50 as intake, and new mount as exhaust.

etc...