Power supply for 25.00. Sketchy, much?

[JillyBean]

First of all, NO WORRIES I appreciate all you've done. It's just a $15 fan. We'll get it figured out ^^

Here's pics:





So the reason for potentially having to remove backplate is so that it doesnt get knocked out of position and go loose? Just trying to understand. No worries at all

PS I'm happy to use this fan you've recommended, regardless of efforts necessary to get it in, it will be a great improvement. I have concerns with size of any other better fans, as you can see inside this case lol.

[Shura]

First of all, NO WORRIES I appreciate all you've done. It's just a $15 fan. We'll get it figured out ^^

So the reason for potentially having to remove backplate is so that it doesnt get knocked out of position and go loose? Just trying to understand. No worries at all

Backplates allow you to screw down aftermarket coolers, this is also supposed to give your heatsink better sealed contact with the CPU. For huge aftermarket coolers, push-pin alone is not strong enough to hold the heatsink in place when moving the PC and such. Now Intel uses push-pin stock coolers, which is cheap and easy to install so most boards come with holes that allow for a push-pin cooler to fit. Aftermarket coolers come in different sizes and different mounting solutions such as screws, clips and twist locks; they also usually come with a backplate you can install to support the required mounts. Here is an example of a backplate for screws; something like this is probably install on the back of your motherboard to support your cooler.





If its to late to cancel it then we can try the cooler and see how it preforms but if its not too late, then i do recommend you cancel it. There are better hard mounted solutions that are not necessarily bigger Another concern i have is regarding the quality of your existing cooler; I recommended the ZAIO under the assumption that you had a stock Intel Cooler. What you have is most likely some kind of aftermarket Dell cooler and the difference in performance is hard to gauge now. Again i apologize for the inconvenience; ;

[JillyBean]

Im curious would it hurt to try to install it as a pushpin and see if it worked? Im interested to try pushpinning in the stock intel cooler which is brand new that I have from my son's that is leftover.

[JillyBean]

Or is it just a completely different mounting system that will not work with a pushpin cooler?

If we are forced into this mounting system at this point and must remove the mb, then what cooler (s) do you recommend that would still be as small? (im not wanting to do water cooler)

Sorry for multiple post im on phone and keep thinking of questions lol

[Shura]

Or is it just a completely different mounting system that will not work with a pushpin cooler?

If we are forced into this mounting system at this point and must remove the mb, then what cooler (s) do you recommend that would still be as small? (im not wanting to do water cooler)

Sorry for multiple post im on phone and keep thinking of questions lol

NP, You could try one corner of your Intel push-pin cooler to see if it fits, don't force it in. The hole will probably be too small though if there is a backplate installed.

If its not to late to cancel then i would recommend something like the XIGMATEK Loki. On the test i linked to on the other page, it performances 4C better then the Zaio and also uses a 92mm fan; this design also allows you to upgrade just the fan to a higher quality one if you choose to do so at a later time.

[Issachar]

You get what you pay for.

[JillyBean]

Wonder if I should just order a new case

[JillyBean]

Wonder if I should just order a new case

[Shura]

Wonder if I should just order a new case

I don't want to be that car mechanic you go to for an oil change but end up getting charged for other things you probably did not need. In this case, if money is not an issue, a new case will not hurt you and on top of increasing air flow within the case, it will also give you more options for CPU coolers. A good case will also give you access to the back of the motherboard without having to always take it out and can last you several builds.

Again due keep in mind that this is if money is not an issue and you want to upgrade; if money is an issue or you don't feel like upgrading then your current case, while limited is still okay.

[JillyBean]

I don't want to be that car mechanic you go to for an oil change but end up getting charged for other things you probably did not need. In this case, if money is not an issue, a new case will not hurt you and on top of increasing air flow within the case, it will also give you more options for CPU coolers. A good case will also give you access to the back of the motherboard without having to always take it out and can last you several builds.

Again due keep in mind that this is if money is not an issue and you want to upgrade; if money is an issue or you don't feel like upgrading then your current case, while limited is still okay.

Yeah I think this will be my best option. Seems like im going to have to take this case apart just to change the cooler lol. It will help in every way. The cost is not a big deal. What case and cooler now lol? And i know a case I order needs to be able to properly fit/mount my current mobo...

I do not hold you at all responsible, you're just trying to help and I totally appreciate it! You cant help this crazy Dell build.