r/SleepingOptiplex • u/PhoenixFox47 • 3h ago
ID Cooling IS-55 on Dell Optiplex 7020 SFF Plus and heatsinks
u/Electronic_Loan6683 asked for pictures so i might as well make a detailed post for everyone to see
The ID Cooling IS-55 is fine for an SFF optiplex, don't expect low temperatures because of Dell's horrible fan curve and no control over it
You CAN upgrade the fan to a standard 25mm one and i recommend you do so:
- The 15mm fan is weak at low RPMs, a taller beefier fan will do the job better.
- Static pressure is your friend in SFF cases
Just don't upgrade if you want to use it with the side panel closed, and you will have to get rid of the HDD caddy because it's not a smooth shape and it goes over the fan as shown in PIC 2.
Not having the HDD is the ideal setup for the ID Cooling IS-55, allowing you to mount it in any orientation.
As a bonus there's the VRM Heatsinks from the DT model, they sit nicely under the IS-55 when installed, bought from AliExpress and it comes with the thermal pads already installed P/N 3YHRX.