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1 minute ago, aisle9 said:

Dell uses a proprietary fan connector. You can still change the base, but unless you buy an adapter, you're stuck with their fan.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Pin-Latch-Dedicated-Fan-to-4-Pin-Cable-Adapter-Interface-Connector-For-Dell-/322343482086 looks like there's adaptors for those so no worries there.

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Hi everyone!

I just recently purchased a refurbished Dell Optiplex and was wondering if it was possible to change the CPU cooler?

I know manufacturers like to use their own non standard designs when it comes to prebuilts, but I was just curious to see if I can change it.

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Im assuming that cpu is a i5 2400 based on what the spec sheet said. So i found a couple LGA 1155 coolers on newegg. 

 

Arctic Alpine 11

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186070&cm_re=cpu_cooler-_-35-186-070-_-Product

 

Cooler Master generic looking cooler

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA50M2CS3106&cm_re=cpu_cooler-_-9SIA50M2CS3106-_-Product

 

I would go with the Arctic cooler just because it looks a little more beefy and has some good reviews. It doesn't look like theres a ton of room in there so i would go with this. Another thing i would try to get if i was you is try to mount some sort of fan at the front if possible to get some cool air in there.

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3 minutes ago, Truex98 said:

Im assuming that cpu is a i5 2400 based on what the spec sheet said. So i found a couple LGA 1155 coolers on newegg. 

 

Arctic Alpine 11

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186070&cm_re=cpu_cooler-_-35-186-070-_-Product

 

Cooler Master generic looking cooler

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA50M2CS3106&cm_re=cpu_cooler-_-9SIA50M2CS3106-_-Product

 

I would go with the Arctic cooler just because it looks a little more beefy and has some good reviews. It doesn't look like theres a ton of room in there so i would go with this. Another thing i would try to get if i was you is try to mount some sort of fan at the front if possible to get some cool air in there.

It's actually an i7 2600! I bought it for a pretty good deal I think? 

Any kind of aftermarket cooler would be better than the stock cooler right now right?

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Dell uses a proprietary fan connector. You can still change the heatsink, but unless you buy an adapter, you're stuck with their fan. A copper slug heatsink couldn't hurt.

Aerocool DS are the best fans you've never tried.

 

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3 minutes ago, insertfedroa said:

It's actually an i7 2600! I bought it for a pretty good deal I think? 

Any kind of aftermarket cooler would be better than the stock cooler right now right?

if it's not overheating under load then the stock cooler is fine as-is. if not an aidos black is $10.

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1 minute ago, aisle9 said:

Dell uses a proprietary fan connector. You can still change the base, but unless you buy an adapter, you're stuck with their fan.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Pin-Latch-Dedicated-Fan-to-4-Pin-Cable-Adapter-Interface-Connector-For-Dell-/322343482086 looks like there's adaptors for those so no worries there.

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1 minute ago, aisle9 said:

Dell uses a proprietary fan connector. You can still change the base, but unless you buy an adapter, you're stuck with their fan.

What kind of adapter would I have to get?

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2 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

if it's not overheating under load then the stock cooler is fine as-is. if not an aidos black is $10.

What would the safe temps be? I know it's an older CPU so I'm not sure if thermal limits change

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10 minutes ago, insertfedroa said:

It's actually an i7 2600! I bought it for a pretty good deal I think? 

Any kind of aftermarket cooler would be better than the stock cooler right now right?

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Dang thats a solid price, If it were me personally i would defiantly put a better cooler just to lower temps a little. Even if the cpu isnt running hot ill always say yes to better cooling. The 2600 is the same socket so those coolers i linked will work just the same. Also you'd need one of those adapters @Herman Mcpootis linked. Then just take out the old cooler, put some paste, and install the new one. Oh and dont forget the little protective cover if the cooler has one.

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11 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Pin-Latch-Dedicated-Fan-to-4-Pin-Cable-Adapter-Interface-Connector-For-Dell-/322343482086 looks like there's adaptors for those so no worries there.

What the damn hell?! Those were $5 a pop less than two years ago!

Aerocool DS are the best fans you've never tried.

 

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2 minutes ago, Truex98 said:

Dang thats a solid price, If it were me personally i would defiantly put a better cooler just to lower temps a little. Even if the cpu isnt running hot ill always say yes to better cooling. The 2600 is the same socket so those coolers i linked will work just the same. Also you'd need one of those adapters @Herman Mcpootis linked. Then just take out the old cooler, put some paste, and install the new one. Oh and dont forget the little protective cover if the cooler has one.

Ok, I will look into that! Also, if I get the adapter does that mean I can use any 1155 compatible cooler as well? Within height restraints of course

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4 minutes ago, aisle9 said:

What the damn hell?! Those were $5 a pop less than two years ago!

never underestimate the power of chinese cost-cutting :P

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4 minutes ago, insertfedroa said:

Ok, I will look into that! Also, if I get the adapter does that mean I can use any 1155 compatible cooler as well? Within height restraints of course

Yup, any 1155 cooler that u can manage to cram in there xD

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8 minutes ago, Truex98 said:

Yup, any 1155 cooler that u can manage to cram in there xD

Ah ok, great! Thanks so much for your help!

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I was actually looking at these 790s. What kind of graphics cards can it fit? Am I restrained to single fan ITX cards?

That's an F in the profile pic

 

 

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You can fit in a double fan GPU but it will be a tight fit

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