Does anyone know how to install the masscool 8WT15-38 cpu fan? Please help.
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I installed this a while ago, but from what I remember it comes with a black plate. So if your motherboard is already mounted on the PC case, you would then have to remove the entire motherboard to get to the back of it. Place the plate that comes with the fan through the holes where normally your default cpu fan goes. Then try to keep it place and install the motherboard back in the case. Now all you have to do is screw in the cpu fan. Be sure before removal of motherboard to remove all components on motherboard, e.g. CPU, ram etc. This would reduce the chance of static electricity damaging components. I installed this a while ago, but from what I remember it comes with a black plate. So if your motherboard is already mounted on the PC case, you would then have to remove the entire motherboard to get to the back of it. Place the plate that comes with the fan through the holes where normally your default cpu fan goes. Then try to keep it place and install the motherboard back in the case. Now all you have to do is screw in the cpu fan. Be sure before removal of motherboard to remove all components on motherboard, e.g. CPU, ram etc. This would reduce the chance of static electricity... » Read More I installed this a while ago, but from what I remember it comes with a black plate. So if your motherboard is already mounted on the PC case, you would then have to remove the entire motherboard to get to the back of it. Place the plate that comes with the fan through the holes where normally your default cpu fan goes. Then try to keep it place and install the motherboard back in the case. Now all you have to do is screw in the cpu fan. Be sure before removal of motherboard to remove all components on motherboard, e.g. CPU, ram etc. This would reduce the chance of static electricity damaging components. « Show Less
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The Masscool 8WT15-3 CPU fan should have arrived with the necessary parts for installation. Specifically there should be a four-legged device with tapped screw holes at each of the four legs. You will place this device on the back side of the motherboard and attach to the motherboard with the four spring-loaded screws. Of course to do this you will have to remove the motherboard from the PC chassis and you will have to remove the currently installed CPU socket. I believe there are instructions on the enclosed pamphlet when you purchased the fan kit. If you did not purchase a kit but purchased only the CPU fan assembly, you will need to locate a source for purchasing the rest of the kit.
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Assuming you are replacing the original Intel heatsink with the abominable push connectors, it is not a simple process and involves removing the motherboard from your case. It may not be the ideal job to tackle on your own without a lot of experience. That said, you can find videos on YouTube that will show you how. The short version is: unplug computer, unhook everything from motherboard, remove it from case, install new baseplate, reinstall motherboard, properly clean old thermal paste from processor and apply new paste, install new heatsink and fan, reconnect other components, cross fingers and plug it in! Find a video and a friend - you don't want to mess this up! Assuming you are replacing the original Intel heatsink with the abominable push connectors, it is not a simple process and involves removing the motherboard from your case. It may not be the ideal job to tackle on your own without a lot of experience. That said, you can find videos on YouTube that will show you how. The short version is: unplug computer, unhook everything from motherboard, remove it from case, install new baseplate, reinstall motherboard, properly clean old thermal paste from processor and apply new paste, install new heatsink and fan, reconnect other components, cross... » Read More Assuming you are replacing the original Intel heatsink with the abominable push connectors, it is not a simple process and involves removing the motherboard from your case. It may not be the ideal job to tackle on your own without a lot of experience. That said, you can find videos on YouTube that will show you how. The short version is: unplug computer, unhook everything from motherboard, remove it from case, install new baseplate, reinstall motherboard, properly clean old thermal paste from processor and apply new paste, install new heatsink and fan, reconnect other components, cross fingers and plug it in! Find a video and a friend - you don't want to mess this up! « Show Less
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I bought this product because of how it installs. It comes with a bracket that has to be installed underneath the motherboard. This bracket provides the screw holes for the screw mounts on the fan/heatsink. This is a much more secure way of mounting the unit and my system has been running much more efficiently.
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The Masscool 8WT15-3 CPU fan should have arrived with the necessary parts for installation. Specifically there should be a four-legged device with tapped screw holes at each of the four legs. You will place this device on the back side of the motherboard and attach to the motherboard with the four spring-loaded screws. Of course to do this you will have to remove the motherboard from the PC chassis and you will have to remove the currently installed CPU socket. I believe there are instructions on the enclosed pamphlet when you purchased the fan kit. If you did not purchase a kit but purchased only the CPU fan assembly, you will need to locate a source for purchasing the rest of the kit. The Masscool 8WT15-3 CPU fan should have arrived with the necessary parts for installation. Specifically there should be a four-legged device with tapped screw holes at each of the four legs. You will place this device on the back side of the motherboard and attach to the motherboard with the four spring-loaded screws. Of course to do this you will have to remove the motherboard from the PC chassis and you will have to remove the currently installed CPU socket. I believe there are instructions on the enclosed pamphlet when you purchased the fan kit. If you did not purchase a kit but... » Read More The Masscool 8WT15-3 CPU fan should have arrived with the necessary parts for installation. Specifically there should be a four-legged device with tapped screw holes at each of the four legs. You will place this device on the back side of the motherboard and attach to the motherboard with the four spring-loaded screws. Of course to do this you will have to remove the motherboard from the PC chassis and you will have to remove the currently installed CPU socket. I believe there are instructions on the enclosed pamphlet when you purchased the fan kit. If you did not purchase a kit but purchased only the CPU fan assembly, you will need to locate a source for purchasing the rest of the kit. « Show Less
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As said in the previous comments, once it's plugged into the motherboard, you are halfway there. My fan has a 3-position switch at the end of a wire, else, it will be on the case. The speed settings are low, medium and high.
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I purchased a Corsair blue led fan and switched it for the red one. Took off the front panel and did the switch only 4 Phillips head screws. Watch your fan direction.
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There are no instructions included with the fan. I went on YouTube and referenced the following DIY video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cGzpdf4GmIBest of luck.
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Hi Roger, Yes! you are in luck! I ran into the same situation setting up my fan system. I bought my fan kits at Amazon, and purchased extentions directly from coolerguys.com. By the way, I've had my fans for almost a year now, and they are just as quiet as the day I set them up. Do yourself a favor and buy the fans with the thermostat option if you have not done so already. It is the way to go. Good luck with your system, your making the right choice, its a high quality product.
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The fans are for the interior of the box and not made for a heat sink fan for the CPU/"Chip". You should check with the AMD site to see what is the optimal heat sink for the chip that you have. If it needs a large one with a fan, then make sure you have a power supply that can handle the load. Hope this helps - Ken
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You should be able to make it work. The fan comes with the installation kit so don't bother buying that separate. It's basically a series of zip ties so with those, you should be able to fasten it to the radiator. Good luck with it!
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No, you can't. You need to get Intel FAN. The best way to do it is get a new set of CPU Cooler.
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You connect the fan either to the motherboard or to the case. If your motherboard has sensors or settings to regulate the fans then you can use those or if you would prefer to do it via the case you hook them up to the case instead. I would recommend hooking the CPU fan to the motherboard as my MOBO gives me an error every boot saying no CPU fan detected.
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In most cases, you only want the cpu fan installed directly to the motherboard, unless you are an enthusiast or just want it to run quietly.
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I uses Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)it is really big, I have a little problem put the ram in, but I made it finally
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Just be very, very, mindful of the pin arrangement. Make sure that the blank spots on the chip, exactly match the blank spots on the Mother Board socket. Lay it gently in the socket "do not force". When you see that the chip is laying nice and flat in the socket, without pushing on it, it is installed correctly. then close the securing lever. Also Make sure that you use a good quallity thermal grease, and spread a thin coating on the chip or the cooling fan base, before mounting the cooling fan, "providing that the cooling fan doesn't already have it pre installed".
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no and yes. is there a built in mounting point for a fan? no. But i did add one using a scythe slim slipstream (i think it was 10mm thick) and mounted it in the indention in the mesh on the top cover. I drilled 4 holes in the mesh and mounted the fan to that. But i did that using a passively cooled embedded Asus AMD setup so i had room. If you get a cooler running chip and a nice Low profile cooler you should be good without one.
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It comes with the fans. Depending on your CPU heatsink fan you may want to remove the case fan that sits diagonally under it as it makes for a tight fit.
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Hey man! yes you have the CPU, fan and thermal grease to set it up perfectly for standard cocking. Enjoy!
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probably the easiest way to get what you need is,loosen set screw from shaft turn fan over tighten set screw you should be good to go
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Nancy, after inserting into computer, make sure both the buttons next to the plug on the back are pushed in. This turns on all the fans. Let me know. Mine works great.