Should You Upgrade Your Dell G5/XPS CPU COOLER? (with step by step instructions, in-depth analysis)

PARTS AND HARDWARE
This Noctua U9S will fit with M3 x 20 mm screws and M3 washers https://amzn.to/3i1MY4D (US) https://amzn.to/3fAg1L1 (Canada)

Forgot to mention, I had ZERO BIOS bootup errors with the new CPU cooler or the following case fans I used:
Noctua A9 https://amzn.to/3w5MyOW
Noctua A12 https://amzn.to/3gasjdz
Cooler Master Sickleflow 92mm https://amzn.to/3x8cREi
Arctic F8 80mm https://amzn.to/3pEXq3Z

M3 x 20mm Reg screw https://amzn.to/3cuNfd4
M3 x 25mm Grub screw https://amzn.to/3ivj49h


Dell G5 5000 Gaming Desktop (or Dell XPS 8940) CPU cooler upgrade guide, full step by step instructions with detailed video and conclusion at the end!

0:00 Intro: Problem with Dell forums confusion
2:05 Don't throw out your K Dell Premium Cooler YET!
4:45 Upgrade to K Intel SKU worth it?
6:00 Alternative CPU coolers & compatibility
9:09 Screw hardware needed to install Noctua cooler
11:05 INSTALLATION GUIDE STARTS
13:33 Too much thermal paste?!
15:18 Alternative install method (grub screws)
16:39 Conclusions: Was it worth time, money, sweat & tears?



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  / g5_desktop_thermal_upgrade_and_hdd_relocation   (regular method)

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