Question 1

Where can you get an identical extra fan for the heatsink?

Accepted Answer

It's just a 120mm fan to get one just like that one you may need to goto MSI Web site but it would be easier to buy 2 X 120mm fan of your choice then to try and find one just like the MSI stock fan.

Question 2

Does this come with thermal paste? If so, does it come in a needle?

Accepted Answer

Yes but the paste like glue I destroyed a good processor. I had to get one of the fan clips mounted because it was a smaller board so I had to remove the cooling unit. I threw the paste away and got silver artic.

Question 3

Can the top white LED be changed to red via software or disabled entirely? I'd like to only have the red lights on but rather have none at all if it means not having white.

Accepted Answer

I don't think so. I think the white led  may actually side light a red plastic shield to give the red glow everywhere else. It can be left unplugged but then you won't have any light from it.  I have a AURA SYNC motherboard and the software doesn't appear to control it.

Question 4

Can the fans be screwed into the heatsink instead of using the cheap looking clips?

Accepted Answer

I would not  try to screw them in as they were not designed for that, best I can tell. I have dual fan set up with no problems what so ever, including zero vibrations running fans at full speed all the time.

Question 5

I plan on buying this for my Intel I-7 8700k, it is a LGA 1150 300 Series. This Heat sink states it supports LGA 1150, will it still be okay for the 300 series? I wasnt sure because I know my motherboard REAQUIERS a 300 series. Also, does this heatsink come with premium thermal compound x or is it recommending that for the thermal paste? Thank you!

Accepted Answer

It will work fine unless you plan on overclocking the cpu. If so you will need a liquid cooler. Yes it does come with great thermal paste as well.

Question 6

i have a AZZA Solano 1000R MicroATX/ATX/Full ATX Computer Case with a MSI X370 GAMING PRO CARBON AM4 AMD X370 Motherboard and a AMD Ryzen 5 1600X; will this fan fit/work?

Accepted Answer

This is a talk cooler. Definitely measure your case cause the cooler stands a good 10" from the motherboard

Question 7

What is your CPU, and what temps do you run average? (Idle and or full load)

Accepted Answer

I use amd fx 8350. I don't have good cooling in my house so around 40 idle and 80 at load. I use 2 fans on my cooler.

Question 8

How well will this fit on a MicroATX motherboard?

Accepted Answer

depends on the board case layout . min was a tight fit on amid size case

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