can I use an h55 without removing the top 200m fan
853013
You can. Just make sure you use the rear portion of the top or use the rear upper vent. I use the h55 on the rear vent with a push pull configuration
2104182
that's exactly what I did on mine, mostly because i replaced everything in the case with these and wanted consistency. If the stock fans aren't loud then it might not be worth it. Doubt you'd see much of a difference in cooling performance.
34081
Nope, totally different designs and heatsinks. If your HD5570 is having overheating issues you might need an aftermarket cooler like the Zalman VF900 or similar.
1564877
This fan can be mounted on your case or on an aftermarket cpu heatsink. You cannot use it alone as a means of cooling your cpu.
1901332
The info for that cooler says it is 160mm high. If that is accurate it should just fit. I had the top off of mine and measured and it looks to me like there is 165mm of height available for a fan. However I don't think you would be able to use the top case fan with that cooler.
1004785
Adding top fans will improve your airflow and lower your temperature; but it might add noise. I do have 2 top fans on a Corsair 600T to help expel to hot air inside the case (i do 3D rendering)
1543146
I can't speak for CM, but it would be beneficial for those of us who remove the 200mm fan in order to install a dual 120mm fan hydro system in which the fans would be configured as intakes for cooling the radiator. Having a top filter adds to the versatility of this case.
1260570
Yes you can. Its meant to hold radiators for AOI or custom loops but can put just fans for extra flow. It hold two 120mm or two 140mm fans (so any rad from 120mm to 280mm will fit). Also my h100i ( a 240mm rad) only one of my 120mm fans lined up perfectly so the rad was held only by two bottom screws on one fan but was never a problem and had no vibrations even when fans were at 2400rpm.
95406
No room for a fan from what I remember. Stick with a low TDP Haswell/Ivy Bridge CPU and it will be fine.
605439
Either will work. The top has mounting holes for both 120mm and 200mm. Honestly, though, I'd recommend the 200mm fan. The bigger the fan, the more air it moves, AND the quieter it is.
1881830
All depends what your running in it. Also the avg temp of the air in your space. I haven't installed any extra fans aside from the H100 I use to cool my cpu. So for a basic build you should be fine.
1405544
As everyone pretty much has said, no. And I wouldn't even consider the downgrade to the Corsair fans over the Noctua unless you just want to throw money away for poorer performing and noisier fans. But, in the end, the fan mount system of that cooler will just prevent you from moving down to a 120mm fan from the 140/150mm fans that the wire mount system utilizes.
1614819
Absolutely not! It is a good idea to take the cover off one a year or so and blow the dust off but by removing the cover you inhibit the airflow over the cpu and mobo making the cooling fans useless. The case is what generates the wind flow. Keep it clean and covered and you will have no problems
2092014
PCPart Pickers lists the H55 as a compatible cooler. See https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/cpu-cooler/?compatible_with=amd-cpu-fd9590fhhkwof Your set up should work fine.
2014890
i guess, i have the cm h61 mid tower, and i had to remove the side fan. my side fan is 14mm i think thats why.
1568111
You can use it however your only viable option is the fan slot on top as it is 140mm. The rear fan could be an option however that would depend on whether there is a means to mount a 140mm fan in a spot that comes with a 120mm fan stock. I actually wound up having to drill holes on the back of my case to mount the fan as I had misjudged the size of the fan back there (120mm). Still works very well at keeping CPU temps far lower than my previous heatsink/fan system.
2269762
If your unit came with a fan, as my H60 did, you should use the fan provided, as it has a cowling around it that maximizes the airflow through the radiator. Given that you have enough room in your case, you can mount it in front of your fan if the hole pattern matches. Just make sure, if using 2 fans (a push-pull system), that the fans are moving air in the same direction and not fighting each other- the radiator itself can have fans mounted to both sides.