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Switching out Computer Heat Sink with Cooler Master Hyper T2

July 22, 2015

About a month after setting up this new computer, my processor fan started sounding like a single prop airplane. I couldn't record any video without that noise getting in the way. I tried several ways to pad, but it just made better sense to get a more powerful heat sink. Which is why I bought the Cooler-Master Hyper T2.

Why didn't I go liquid cool? I really didn't want to have that hassle in my computer at this time. Further, if I have to take my machine on travel, this way works a lot better.
Installing the Cooler-Master Hyper T2
The process is pretty simple. This video will explain everything. More than I can. The key takeaways:

properly ground yourself
turn on the computer for a few minutes to let the thermal paste warm up
Generously apply Thermal Paste and make sure it covers the whole area
Check the case size vs the heat sink. Since this one stands on end, it might protrude out of the case. You need 5.5 inches

You can get the Cooler-Master Hyper T2 here at Amazon. See the difference in your computer, too!