Omen 30L - Upgrading fans

[Axis9102]

My HP Omen 30L was purchased in 2020. It comes with Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 2060 super. There is the standard front intake fan and rear exhaust fan, and the stock CPU cooler is stock. No other fans came with the unit. I would like to give the fans an upgrade. What are my options in terms of the following?

1. Rear exhaust fan - will any 92mm fan work? (I know Noctura is famous)

2. CPU cooler - are there any AIO or air coolers out there that will work with the Moria 3 B450 mobo? Does it even make sense to replace the stock fan if I'm keeping the Ryzen 7?

3. Top and bottom fans - do you know if the case accepts these fans? are they typically 120mm? and will there even be spare pins to power them?

Thank you in advance!

[Elohi_NR · Accepted solution]

Hi @Axis9102,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'd be happy to help you! 

Upgrading the cooling in your OMEN 30L Desktop can significantly improve airflow and potentially lower temperatures, enhancing the overall performance and longevity of your components. Let's address your questions one by one:

Rear Exhaust Fan:

• Fan Size: If your current rear exhaust fan is 92mm, then any standard 92mm fan should fit. Noctua fans are indeed renowned for their quality and low noise levels.
• Recommended Models: Noctua NF-A9 PWM, be quiet! Pure Wings 2 92mm PWM, or any other reputable brand offering 92mm fans should work well.

CPU Cooler:

• Compatibility: The Moria 3 B450 motherboard should support a variety of CPU coolers, both AIO (All-In-One) liquid coolers and air coolers. The key is ensuring compatibility with the AM4 socket.
• AIO Options:
  • Corsair H60 (120mm radiator)
  • NZXT Kraken M22 (120mm radiator)
  • Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120L (120mm radiator)
• Air Cooler Options:
  • Noctua NH-U12S
  • Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition
  • be quiet! Dark Rock 4
• Stock Cooler Consideration: Upgrading from the stock cooler to an aftermarket cooler (either AIO or a more efficient air cooler) can provide better cooling performance, especially if you're planning to overclock or if your system runs hot under load.

Top and Bottom Fans:

• Case Compatibility: The OMEN 30L case typically supports additional fan installations, though you should verify by checking your specific model's manual or visually inspecting the case.
• Fan Sizes: Top and bottom fans are usually 120mm or 140mm. You would need to check the specific mounts in your case to determine the exact size supported.
• Power Availability:
  • Check your motherboard's fan headers. If you run out of available headers, you can use a fan splitter cable or a fan hub to connect multiple fans to a single header.
  • Alternatively, some fans come with Molex connectors, allowing them to be powered directly from the power supply unit (PSU).
• Recommended Models:
  • Noctua NF-F12 PWM or NF-A12x25 PWM for 120mm
  • Noctua NF-A14 PWM for 140mm
  • Corsair ML120 or ML140
  • be quiet! Silent Wings 3 120mm or 140mm

Before making any upgrades, consider the airflow design of your case. Typically, front fans are intake, rear and top fans are exhaust, and bottom fans can be either intake or exhaust, depending on your specific setup. Ensure proper airflow direction to optimize cooling performance.

Upgrading your cooling setup with quality fans and possibly a better CPU cooler should help in maintaining lower temperatures and stable performance, especially during intensive tasks.

If you are unsure and need more details, I recommend you contact phone support before upgrading.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance

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[Axis9102]

Thank you for the response, the explanation regarding the top/bottom/rear fans and the directions they face are particularly helpful.

[Elohi_NR]

Hi @Axis9102,

You are most welcome! 😊

I also appreciate your time and patience.

Feel free to ask your queries in the future

It was a pleasure assisting you. You have a good day ahead