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CPU heatsinks and swapping fans it came W/?

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frldyz

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So it looks like I am going with an aftermarket CPU heatsink and fan set-up and not a liquid cooling set-up.

I'm looking @ all the options of fans out there. LED. NON - LED etc...

Heres my question?
If I were to purchase a aftermarket CPU cooling unit like ( just for example ) some type of cooler master, and Deep cool etc.... Is it possible to replace the fans they came with, with other fans from another company as long as they are the same size?

For example I buy the CM 212-EVO but want LED fans. Can I just swap the fans for LED fans?

I look @ the db reading on all the aftermarket CPU heatsink fans and they are all over the board. If I were to replace the fan it came with, with a separate fan that has a lower db reading what that work? And would that decrease the db then?
 
db is one thing to consider but you will be constrained on the size of the cooler by the size of your case.

If your pc is under your desk then you can go for higher db noise.
 
Yes, you can replace fans with others of the same size. The main things you want to look at are the noise (db), air movement (CFM) and connector (you always want a 4-pin connector for a CPU fan).

Bearings are also a good thing to consider, as sleeve bearings are quieter, but ball bearings last longer.

Not all fans are created equal, so once you find one you like, you might want to google for any reviews before buying.
 
ArisVer said:
Are these connectors standard for OEM computers?
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OEMs use boards from the same manufacturers that you would buy from. They just have the power to request specific board and BIOS characteristics. 4-pin fans (for pulse-width modulation) have been a standard for CPU fan connections for years. A 3-pin fan will work, but in most cases your fan will only run at full speed on these connectors.
 
Most coolers have fans that can be easily changed out.
Some like zalman may have proprietary coolers that would be hard to replace.
 
ketchup79 said:
OEMs use boards from the same manufacturers that you would buy from. They just have the power to request specific board and BIOS characteristics. 4-pin fans (for pulse-width modulation) have been a standard for CPU fan connections for years. A 3-pin fan will work, but in most cases your fan will only run at full speed on these connectors.
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Thanks. I actually wanted to ask about the pins, just in case OEMs switch the pins around. But it would require restructuring the board for that.
 
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