Need creative mind

[epauls]

Anyone have any ideas on how to mount a TT Smartfan 2 onto this CPU cooler?

http://www.coolermaster.com.hk/product_detail.asp?lang=eng&at=boutique&category_id=1&product_id=11

Is there a way??

 

[Excelsior]

D U C T T A P E

 

[FleshEating Bob]

D U C T T A P E

Precisely. Hell, you could hold a building together with that stuff!

 

[epauls]

That is an idea I guess...

 

[Footba_SWAT5420]

take some paper clips and use those to hold it in place. thats what i did on my vid card.

 

[tio]

Couldn't you just remove the fan that's on that HS and then put the TTSF 2 in its place with those black screws?

 

[RadRacer]

Zip ties. turn them sideways through the fins.

 

[epauls]

Are those 60mm-80mm ducts any good? saw one for about $10

 

[Rezin777]

I don't see why an adaptor would be a problem. Prawley won't be as effective as a heatsink designed for an 80mm fan. Here's one for $8.99

 

[sangapski]

Are those 60mm-80mm ducts any good? saw one for about $10

yes the fan adapters should work ....
you can check here ...

 

[trdsw20]

There was a duct with fins in it. Forget where I saw it around but it might perform better then a normal one.

 

[Excelsior]

http://www.tapemonster.com/ducttapefashion/master1.cfm?CFID=256414&CFTOKEN=36881341

Theres the perfect duct. you can also choose the color so you can match it to your hs!

 

[The VTech]

I don't see why an adaptor would be a problem. Prawley won't be as effective as a heatsink designed for an 80mm fan. Here's one for $8.99

I agree should work rather well if you are dead set on getting this heatsink.

 

[epauls]

I already own the heatsink. It has performed quite well. Just that that little 60mm fan whines like a ^%%$. Was hoping to put the TT in so as to quiet it down for the most part and leave the option of additional CFM when needed.

Of course I'm sure it is a stepping stone to a SLK

 

[sandman001]

I'd just get a duct......or make your own......anyway, go SLK GO SLK GO SLK

 

[dreadlord79]

Are you going for the 80mm or the 92mm? One issue with fan ducts is that they create back pressure since you are trying to force more air through a smaller area so this to could create more noise. I would duct the fan from the side of the case (support for weight of duct and fan, instead of trying to hang it from the socket by connecting it to the HS) and build a duct which directs the flow of air right into the HS that way, since the added distance will help with releaving back pressure. Also I have noticed by reading the boards for awhile that if you leave around 1/2" to 1" between the top of the HS and the end of the duct which will help with noise reduction as well. The one problem is that you won't be able to open the side of the case when its running because of the lack of air flow, unless you get a 4" to 3" asapter and some flex-duct (aluminum or metal re-inforced plastic) which would allow you to zip-tie it on and still open the case. Also the ridges of the duct will make it more turbulent (helping to take more heat away) but will up the noise factor. You said creative so here you go.

 

[start]

epauls - I used to have that CPU fan I think - ITS SO DAMN LOUD

It really did drive me nuts. I got a TT smartfan II instead

Use cable ties, or a duct

 

[FrozenFears]

Go for the duct tape, and if you want to be even more creative, you can make your own ducting mod and duct tape it on too , although that would take a bit of work and a trip to the hardware store. Depending on how you set attach your fan to the duct (if its inset a bit) it can sometimes reduce sound if thats a problem for you.

 

[ToledoSteel]

Zip ties. turn them sideways through the fins.

I use zip ties for everything in my case. Its holding my HS on my vid card right now.