What is the recommended way to "enhance heat dissipation". I don't see a place to attach a heatsink.
198748
You're right, no way to attach a heat sink... I also would like to see a regulator that could have the potentiometers attached off board..... there are applications that involve voltage / current changes and using the installed trim pots is not that fun...
198749
Put the device in an enclosure and use a dc fan to draw air over the unit. I.E. put the unit in a box, install a fan of your choice, but orient the fan so it will be pulling air from inside the enclosure. Then all you have to do is strategically place some holes in the enclosure around the converter so the air being pulled in will circulate around and through it. Also, you could remove the display and put in the lid of the enclosure and just run wires from the 4 brass posts to the corresponding pad where it would've been screwed down. Once removed, you'll have space to put a heatsink on and have a cool little power supply box. Good luck Put the device in an enclosure and use a dc fan to draw air over the unit. I.E. put the unit in a box, install a fan of your choice, but orient the fan so it will be pulling air from inside the enclosure. Then all you have to do is strategically place some holes in the enclosure around the converter so the air being pulled in will circulate around and through it. Also, you could remove the display and put in the lid of the enclosure and just run wires from the 4 brass posts to the corresponding pad where it would've been screwed down. Once removed, you'll have space to put a heatsink on and... » Read More Put the device in an enclosure and use a dc fan to draw air over the unit. I.E. put the unit in a box, install a fan of your choice, but orient the fan so it will be pulling air from inside the enclosure. Then all you have to do is strategically place some holes in the enclosure around the converter so the air being pulled in will circulate around and through it. Also, you could remove the display and put in the lid of the enclosure and just run wires from the 4 brass posts to the corresponding pad where it would've been screwed down. Once removed, you'll have space to put a heatsink on and have a cool little power supply box. Good luck « Show Less
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First, you do not want to put them between the cpu and heatsink. Doing that will not allow a solid "connection" with the thermal paste better the two components. That wing said, I placed them underneath the mobo where the cpu is located. Do not tape the probe to mobo. Just use electrical tape on the insulation of the cable at Tape it to the back wall. Beneath the mobo and have the probe angled towards the cpu. It won't be extremely accurate but it will be very close. For the HDD, you can use electrical tape on the insulation and rape it on the Hdd brackets after you've set and locked the HDD in the case. And angle it so the probe rests on the Hdd. As for the system probe. I placed it so the is just sticking inside the case through the holes used for the cable management. Have it placed as centered as possible for the most accurate temperature. The measurements won't be 100% as a digital probe would be (software that reads the hardware sensors). But it'll be close with a +-5 10 deg C.
1141440
Yes! Be sure to use cpu thermal heatsink grease! "Caution" when using a lower grade cooler failure is at a higher risk!
1653752
You need a heatsink+fan for the CPU, it will definitely fail under load and/or melt. The main thing is the heatsink, which should have come with your CPU. If you are just trying to eliminate fans, you can maybe get away with removing the fan from the heatsink but that is unlikely I would guess, unless it is a very nice aftermarket heatsink.
1228835
Haha, make sure the curiosity doesn't get the better of you and make you open it up for a tour. I am also wondering how its managing heat. My guess is the traditional copper piping with aluminum "fin" style heatsink attached behind the LED chips with the fans blowing across.
1827823
Yes. Best thermal compound for all CPU and heatsinks. Heat transfer is super great.
1334230
This cooler also mounts with screws, but you will need to remove the mount for your current heatsink and put the mount for this in it's place. Also make sure your case has room to fit the heatsink
2027266
you apply it to the cpu processor. It goes in between the processor and the cooler to dissipate heat evenly :) I usually use something very flat edged and apply a VERY THIN AND EVEN COAT.
332595
You can't, not without a lot of extra work that isn't worth the risk to your components. This is a CLOSED loop cooling system for the CPU only, it's not designed to be expanded. The included pump is designed to circulate the amount of fluid included at certain rates to cool the CPU, nothing else. If you're after additional system cooling for other components you should look into a full water setup or see the other comments.
489824
You'll need low profile ram sticks in other to use cooler. The heat pipes were the problem for me regardless of the configuration I tried.
1881568
Side of heatsink top fin. Thermo compound should be the only thing between chip & heatsink
496319
Yes, there's thermal paste already applied to the surface. There's a clear plastic piece that protects the paste that you have to remove. Very nice heat sink - don't know if it's all that much better at cooling but MUCH quieter than the Intel fan I had that had a high pitch to it.
780385
are you having cooling issues? between the PSU fan and a slot fan exhausting near the CPU, you shouldn't add turbulence to your case. there is enough venting in this case, that with a proper cooling fan on the CPU that you shouldn't need extra. But you should always create a "flow" when aiming your fans.one side of the case is a intake, the other is exhaust. I make the rear a exhaust and place a HD cooling bay in the 5.25 bay.
595075
It comes with a heatsink and fan with thermal paste already applied.Depending on how much you want to push your processor, I would recommend finding a better heatsink since the one included is merely 'adequate' for normal uses. Mine has pretty high temps with even small overclocking with the stock cooler.
493874
The thermal paste is on the heatsink. You do not have to apply any to the CPU. You just gently put the heatsink on top of the CPU (after the CPU is on the motherboard). Why this CPU? I own it and love it but it is an older AMD CPU/APU. There are several new iterations of AMD APU's that have been released since this the A8-3850 that are better and at the same or similar price. This CPU/APU is no longer being actively produced by AMD and you will need to get an older compatible motherboard too.
256081
This kit came with a little heat sink. I overclocked it and the heat sink barely even warms up I don't think a fan would be a great investment for this setup. Not to mention you wouldn't be able to close the case being it is very tight as is.
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http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cooling/heatsinks/37473-cm-jetflo-120?showall=1&limitstart;=