Can I add this to the Noctua NH-U12 S for a push pull configuration or do I need a different fan for that?
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You can use any two fans you want for a push pull config. What you want the setup to be is a fan with primarily high air flow for the push fan, and for the pull fan you want one primarily with higher pressure so it can pull all that air fast and efficiently through your heatsink/radiator.
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You can use this fan with the U12 S but keep in mind that the NF F12 is a much more powerful fan than the S12 so you would not be getting optimal results without the same type of fan. I would match up the fans personally.
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You could but this isn't the best Noctua fan for heatsinks. They make a specific NF-F12 fans for heatsinks that are the same price. I personally prefer NF-P12 fans for heatsinks and behind dust filters, they perform as well as the F12 in most situations with less noise.
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I second Gonzo's & Greg's assessment. Use the NF-F12 for a heatsink. I used the NF-S12A PWM for a case fan. For my CPU heatsink, I have the Noctua-NH-U14S which comes with one NF-A15 PWM fan. Then purchased a second NF-A15 PWM for my push-pull setup on the heatsink.
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The case comes with fans, but they are not the best in quality so I changed them up with aftermarket ones. I have a "CASE FAN NOCTUA | NF-F12 PWM RT 120mm fan" in the rear as intake, and I have a "COOLMASTER MEGAFLOW 200MM BLUE FAN" in the front as intake. This diagram shows exactly how I set up the positive pressure within my case as I replicated exactly from this source. Check it out http://cdn.overclock.net/6/6f/6ffa3f0a_rtqJu9P.jpeg
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No, you dont. At least not in my setup, dunnow how is yours. Check where your fan is, and how it is installed. This fan has 4 screws just like the original
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If your cooler supports 120mm fans and has a fan bracket, you can use this. It has comparable airflow to a Cooler Master Blade Master or Arctic F12 fan of the same size (about 2 CFM difference) so it should work fine as a CPU heatsink fan.
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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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Push Pull Configure is where you have 4 Total fans if its for the x60 is as follows Fan1-2 blows this way > this is kraken IIII then you have the other 2 fans blowing this way > that is push pull
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Let me guess, you're choosing this cooler to maximize space right (htpc/mitx build)? If so, then I wouldn't recommend this fan as a replacement, since it's thicker compared to the slim type stock fan on the Cooler Master GeminII. Better be safe than sorry, I'd go for a slim fan than this if you're planning to put it on the GeminII as a replacement. One of the brands I'd recommend would be Scythe.
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Just use the provided fan and I'd you dislike it then you should get a new one. I'm currently using the stock fan.
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It certainly will not fit. I have the NH-U14S in this case and it is only 6.5". The edge of the fan is right up against the side panel window with only a hair to spare. . .with that case fan removed. It would require a mod to the panel.
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Yes. However if your doing a push/pull config you will not be able to put the bottom rear fan on due to it overlapping the CPU power plugin.
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Yes you should be able to use noctua's nh-u14s heat sink. Just make and double check if your case can house it, because it's a massive heat sink. Some case don't support it. Here's a link to noctua's website for further assistance. http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=64&lng=en
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Dual 120. I'd recommend switching to noctua fans because the stock fans, while effective, can be a little noisy. I usually run it on silent mode and it keeps me cool enough
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The CPU fan power on the motherboard is all that is needed. Your motherboard will modulate the RPM of the fan, depending on the requirement. Just like the stock cooler.
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I have the Noctua NH-D14 in my build and it works great. Check out the new Noctua at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emFN5KeGGnc&hd;=1 it is pretty sweet. It would work too! Hope this helps
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If your fan location doesn't have any filters or obstructions then the S12a will be what you want, but if it does have any sort of filter, or resistance the fan has to pull through, you'll want an NF-P12. Several reviews have remarked that in a resistance based location the P12 works just as well as the F12, and does so with less noise. The F12 would only be better for high temp heatsinks with its higher RPM range. I personally own all 3 types and have an F12 on my CPU heatsink, 2 P12 fans as intakes that are behind a dust filter, and 1 S12a as a rear exhaust. I previously used 2 S12as as the intakes but they were really loud behind the filters.
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The intent of this heatsink is to work with no fan, and provide a nice quiet operation. Adding a fan defeats the point. The size of this heatsink is large enough to ensure good temperate on the CPU without the need of a fan. If you want to use a fan, your best choice is to use a (cheaper) heat sink that is designed for a fan.
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You bought the wrong type of fan. This is what you most likely want/need: Here is an example: Lasko 2521 16" Oscillating Stand Fan