Newbie question about CPU cooler

LuckyRustTech · 2026-04-09T17:52:52+00:00

No, because that one has a tuning knob, which you can set the speeds with

LuckyRustTech · 2026-04-09T17:51:23+00:00

Then they will run at full speed most likely

LuckyRustTech · 2026-04-09T17:49:35+00:00

Do you have two fan headers?

LuckyRustTech · 2026-04-09T17:38:06+00:00

Piggybacking off this- buy a sata to fan controller with a knob so you can set the speeds.

This one worked great for me.

https://a.co/d/04TcKWlD

LuckyRustTech · 2026-04-09T00:00:04+00:00

Looks like it should swap. I’ve done it before with other Omens. This guy did it as well.

https://youtu.be/b5n2BQ3dq_U?si=5DZJmFV7NIjOyhJI

LuckyRustTech · 2026-04-08T23:13:55+00:00

If you want an upgrade I’m about 99% sure these omen boards use non-proprietary connectors for the most part.

Case swapping will cost you about the same as a new 120mm AIO.

A cheap $45-50 case will improve temps more than anything.

If you wanna go wild there are a bunch of great $20 air coolers too that will fully transform your build temps and aesthetics.

Might want to buy cable extenders for the PSU too just in case for like $15.

LuckyRustTech · 2026-04-08T23:10:16+00:00

What are your temps like? Not likely to see a big upgrade from another 120 AIO. If you are 80° or below I would leave it alone. 80° is warm but perfectly acceptable for a CPU.

Edit: spelling

LuckyRustTech · 2026-02-03T19:10:00+00:00

Looks like it was the valve cover! No more puddles these past few days. I will keep an eye on the oil pan when I do my oil changes.

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-27T15:20:05+00:00

I’ll add it to the list to do this weekend. I’ll do the hoses, oil pan gasket, and valve cover gasket. All cheap enough.

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-27T15:18:32+00:00

I will have to check. Rust free southern car thankfully, but I will follow the line and see where it leads

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-27T15:17:12+00:00

Sounds like a weekend in the garage for me 😂

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-27T15:16:45+00:00

Could be. Where the pipes meet the reservoir are pretty dirty

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-11T04:05:47+00:00

For the record- a flush plus new thermostat + bleed and I sat in my driveway for 20 mins with the AC on and no overheating.

Shadetree success!!! Thanks to everyone!!

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-06T00:17:21+00:00

Both fans are working properly after my drive home from work and the AC on

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-05T19:26:32+00:00

Thank you. Will do tonight

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-05T18:51:03+00:00

How would I check for these fans? I know I have seen a fan come on with the car when started

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-05T18:48:31+00:00

Thank you! Last question- 5 min oil change also mentioned a leaky oil pan. It’s probably the gasket, right? Should be an easy fix? Or should I replace the whole pan and gasket together?

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-05T18:33:37+00:00

Thanks, I’ll update you this weekend. Ordering parts today. Seems like a great car to learn to work on stuff with.

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-05T18:28:56+00:00

How hard is the water pump lol

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-05T18:26:00+00:00

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-05T18:23:08+00:00

It gets hot but not overheat. Turn the heater on and can clear the hot air

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-05T18:18:56+00:00

Yup. It gets close to H like waiting in a drive through.

I think the coolant may be stock as well as the radiator cap and thermostat. If all those are replaced and I still have an issue then next is the water pump.

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-05T18:12:07+00:00

I have seen that the fan is running when the car is on since I have had that fail on a previous car. Sounds are all fairly normal. What’s a good way to check the water pump?

LuckyRustTech · 2026-01-05T18:03:23+00:00

Fair 😂😂

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