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I want to extend the life of my PC (XPS8700) by upgrading the cooling. Is it possible now days find something that fits. I do some gaming.
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I want to extend the life of my PC (XPS8700) by upgrading the cooling. Is it possible now days find something that fits. I do some gaming.
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August 18th, 2024 01:40
SATA to 3/4 pin
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August 11th, 2024 00:38
If you have the stock 8700 pancake heatsink you can upgrade to Dell xps 8900 tower air cooler. It is a direct drop in.
https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/xps-desktops/xps-8900-95w-heatsink-for-dell-lga115-motherboard/647fa178f4ccf8a8de6b6d6c?keyword=XPs%208900%20cooler
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August 11th, 2024 00:42
https://www.ebay.com/itm/186442046904?
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August 11th, 2024 01:02
Thank you for your suggestion.
I checked Newegg.ca site for LGA 1150 coolers.
https://www.newegg.ca/p/pl?d=lga+1150+cooler
Do you think I can buy one of these?
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August 11th, 2024 01:16
It depends. When you install those non Dell heatsink it often involves more work. Dell uses a M3 back plate for the heatsink. Non-Dell heatsink often uses their own proprietary backplate which means you need to remove the motherboard from case and remove the Dell back plate as a prerequisite. I recommend minimal effort upgrade.
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Do you think is available in a canadian store?
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August 11th, 2024 02:07
Another good option is Dell XPS 8940 tower cooler VWD01 or 2NW0M. The cooler is a newer Dell oem model.
it is c/w 8700 b/c it is for LGA1200 socket which has same heatsink mounting hole spacing as LGA1150 in 8700.
8940 case (6.65”) is narrower than 8700 (7.3”) so the cooler will definitely fit 8700 case.
i cannot find it on eBay ca or Amazon ca that is located in Canada. I think the options are chat w Dell on line directly on pricing and shipping cost in Canada or have a US seller ship to Canada.
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August 11th, 2024 19:58
Besides CPU cooler upgrade, you can add a front fan to the lower chassis for cool air intake.
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I will try to a add a 80mm fan connected to a molex connector from my psu. Any suggestions for the fan?
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August 12th, 2024 00:52
If I remember correctly, the mounting space at the front was designed for a 92 mm fan. Anything with good review and available to you should do.
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I bought a 92mmm fan with 2 connectors 4 pin and 3 pins. I want to connect it with my PSU. What kind of adapter do I need?
A link to the fan. https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=8_130&item_id=257316
It wont be easy to fix the fan.
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August 18th, 2024 01:36
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/365043892537?_
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Thank you so much for the help. How is it called so it will be easier to find one?
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