Thermal fan question

[minendo]

I just got in a CreAir thermal fan and need to know how to install it. It's got the standard 3 pin fan connection, but it also has an additional two wires coming off of it which I am guess is the thermal sensor. I want to put this fan on my heatsink, so where do I put the thermal sensor? (if it is in fact the thermal sensor)

 

[Electric Amish]

Probably as close to the CPU core as you can.

amish

 

[minendo]

I'm just worried that I will crush the sensor with the heatsink.

 

[Electric Amish]

How thick is the sensor?

It should be nearly paper thin and there should be space between the core of the CPU, where the HS rests, and the surrounding material of the CPU. In that area is where you should attach the sensor.

amish

 

[minendo]

Tip of the sensor is about the thickness of two 20 guage wires melted together forming a tear shape.

 

[Electric Amish]

Hmm... Where did you buy it? Are there pictures there?

amish

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
Hmm... Where did you buy it? Are there pictures there?

amish

Link

That is what I have. I'm guessing I'll just get it as close to the core as possible.

 

[blade]

If your heatsink has thin fins it'll fit between them. Put it as close to the bottom as you can and it should work ok.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: blade
If your heatsink has thin fins it'll fit between them. Put it as close to the bottom as you can and it should work ok.

Thanks. Exactly what I did.

 

[Howard]

Make sure you do a good job applying the thermal compound! You might want to try following the directions on Arctic Silver's website - they work for any compound.