Thanks - I am sure it could be done inside, but looked like a pain without drilling some holes. If there is another way, I might try that one day, but so far as-is things are good. I figure if I upgrade the CPU in 5 years I'll need an even more robust radiator though, with a sandwich configuration.
Also - I referred to "xxxxx" in the post. That is supposed to be GTS81. I forgot his forum handle, but I can no longer edit the post. I also wanted to thank you (Dell630i) and r72019 for the help you guys provided pre-install.
No drilling is required for a radiator sandwich. You do need to buy four extra screws size 6/32 x 1.25" because the Corsair only gives you 4 but you need 8 total.
Complexity is the same regardless of whether you install 1 or 2 fans or inside vs. outside the case. To be honest, it's probably easier to install them inside the cage as you don't have to find an extra way to route the wire.
I can't seem to be able to get the connector for the top sandwich fan past the radiator when in the cage. There's just no space or gap. How did you get the connector past the radiator itself?
You make sure both fan connectors are already out of the cage and in the chassis BEFORE you secure everything. The wire will fit through the gap but not the connector.
Thank you so much for posting this helpful, realistic instruction. I followed each step, and took heed of suggestions. I am very happy, and thanks to you my Alienware no longer sounds like a turbine engine.
"what aio? I just bought the fan, wait for few days and see if my computer can work without any error with that fan......."
That may be the problem, so you have something connected to the Top Fan, CPU fan, and Pump Fan headers? The machine will only power 2 of these headers in Windows. One has to be empty.
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Thanks - I am sure it could be done inside, but looked like a pain without drilling some holes. If there is another way, I might try that one day, but so far as-is things are good. I figure if I upgrade the CPU in 5 years I'll need an even more robust radiator though, with a sandwich configuration.
Also - I referred to "xxxxx" in the post. That is supposed to be GTS81. I forgot his forum handle, but I can no longer edit the post. I also wanted to thank you (Dell630i) and r72019 for the help you guys provided pre-install.
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No drilling is required for a radiator sandwich. You do need to buy four extra screws size 6/32 x 1.25" because the Corsair only gives you 4 but you need 8 total.
Complexity is the same regardless of whether you install 1 or 2 fans or inside vs. outside the case. To be honest, it's probably easier to install them inside the cage as you don't have to find an extra way to route the wire.
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@Rokwing :
xxxxx checking in here!
Very informative and detailed guide. Will direct traffic here next time for any posts on loud fan noise/ high gaming temps.
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Hi r72019,
I can't seem to be able to get the connector for the top sandwich fan past the radiator when in the cage. There's just no space or gap. How did you get the connector past the radiator itself?
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August 25th, 2020 13:00
You make sure both fan connectors are already out of the cage and in the chassis BEFORE you secure everything. The wire will fit through the gap but not the connector.
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Thank you so much for posting this helpful, realistic instruction. I followed each step, and took heed of suggestions. I am very happy, and thanks to you my Alienware no longer sounds like a turbine engine.
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November 16th, 2020 11:00
in my case, after the installation, it just said CPU fan fail to find and boot up with really crazy running fans what can or should I do to fix it?
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November 17th, 2020 11:00
I used the Corsair fan and plugged it into the top fan socket.
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And what liquid cooler did you install
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How did you connect the aio? Your error symptom sounds like something else is wrong.
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what aio? I just bought the fan, wait for few days and see if my computer can work without any error with that fan.......
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"what aio? I just bought the fan, wait for few days and see if my computer can work without any error with that fan......."
That may be the problem, so you have something connected to the Top Fan, CPU fan, and Pump Fan headers? The machine will only power 2 of these headers in Windows. One has to be empty.