old-cooling

[small mortar]

with a fan hub do I need to mess with the BIOS to get them to change fan rpm to what is needed or does that for me since it plugs into one of the fan headers?

[topaz blaze]

so uhh

I need some help

I've been trying to play valorant uncapped on max settings

and my gpu can do just fine BUT

it gets really hot and basically over 80ºc which is a nono

my case is a Coolermaster Masterbox Q300L with no extra fans

is there anything I could do to lower my temps other than get more fans?

I have an RX 580 8GB (Asrock phantom Gaming D model)

[low pumice]

Open side panel

[topaz blaze]

alright

btw would fans help in this case?

[low pumice]

Hm

I don't remember which small CM case just didn't have airflow

[topaz blaze]

like I've been noticing my intake fan (back fan) makes intake air actually hotter because the back plate gets hot

[low pumice]

Wait

Rear intake..?

that case looks like one that should have front intake rear exhaust?

@topaz blaze anyways a 'test' you can do is test it with side panel off, then test it with front filter off

[topaz blaze]

also yeah seems like it

the rear seems to be intake ????

idk I didn't flip it but I think that's the case

yeah it's intake wtf coolermaster

I tested using a piece of paper

[twin urchin]

q300 has pretty terrible airflow IIRC

[topaz blaze]

and it was pulling it in from outside

nvm

[twin urchin]

you should probably add two intake to the front and one exhaust at the top

and flip the rear fan around to exhaust

[topaz blaze]

it's exhausting just checked

[twin urchin]

it should be better, but probably still not great

[topaz blaze]

it's pretty hard to tell :/

also idk I mainly picked this case cause of airflow

most cases in this price range were even worse

[twin urchin]

here is a review of the slightly larger version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3n80GxU-Zs

anyway, 2 front intake and one more top/rear exhaust will probably improve things

[topaz blaze]

pfft that case is way worse tbh

[twin urchin]

its the same design thing when it comes to air

[topaz blaze]

damn

[twin urchin]

you can see how blocked off everything is when you take the front filter/mesh thing off

and its the same for both cases

3 more fans should improve things in your case though

[raw gull]

My Brackets arrive tomorrow to install my Noctua NH L9i. exciting. I have to completely disassemble my SFF PC to install it lol

[dreamy cape]

Is it possible to have too much positive airflow?

[low pumice]

@dreamy cape there's the possibility of all intakes >:D

[burnt goblet]

technically yes.

realistically? no

[low pumice]

specific situation matters though

[burnt goblet]

consumer cases = leaky boats

[low pumice]

ya

[dreamy cape]

Well right now I have 3 front fans pulling in, 2 top fans pulling and 1 rear fan pushing out

[empty sigil]

y

[low pumice]

Should work fine

[empty sigil]

U should have top fan pushing out

because heat rises

[low pumice]

You can do whatever

[safe citrus]

what sort of thermal paste would you guys recommend to put on a 3900x/krakenz73 combo

looks like i could've possibly messed up a bit being as my friend runs around 60 degrees on max in cod and i'm at 70 degrees

[low pumice]

no

@safe citrus temps are really hard to compare with each other

there are too many tiny factors you basically cannot control

especially in applications like gaming where even the load placed in the CPU varies greatly

[safe citrus]

well true but shouldn't i remove and re apply since it's only in a circle? idk isn't 70 degrees kinda high?

like the aio came with the thermal paste in a circle and i kinda removed it a few times to get it aligned the right way

[low pumice]

circle?

70c isn't bad

oh if you kept re-mounting it

you might want to re-do the paste with a new tube

[safe citrus]

yeah i kept re mounting it so that's why mb wasn't clear lol

so idle temps are around 50s

which miiight be kinda high no?

[low pumice]

meh

[safe citrus]

47-55ish

[low pumice]

as I would say, all idle temps tell you is your room temperature :P

[safe citrus]

think it's worth re applying it though since i did kinda botch by re mounting?

[low pumice]

yea

[empty sigil]

also could be different case

[copper patrol]

i wonder why the one on the left is cheaper

[burnt goblet]

look at the cpu section

notice the "ring" of LED light?

[copper patrol]

yeah

[burnt goblet]

left is a simpler solution

[copper patrol]

but its not

[burnt goblet]

yes, seperate VS full

the full = more expensive part in the BOM

[copper patrol]

hm

they include two rgb plates with the package, thats what was throwing me off about the price

same story with the 360mm ones

[burnt goblet]

i have a frame for a pair of my skates, there is about 30% less metal in it. and it looks fairly simple in design. But because of the material it is made from. it costs about 3 times as much as a different more "flashy" frame

[copper patrol]

yeah

but the way corsair prices things

¯_(ツ)_/¯

[burnt goblet]

they price it in whichever way people are willing to pay

if that means the prices are bat fry crazy? well, that just tells you a LOT about how much logic people use when they buy things

[copper patrol]

i mean for the 360mm ones... you pay the same price but you get included rgb fans and the top of the pump is swappable

seems like youre getting more features for the same cost

but

¯_(ツ)_/¯

[burnt goblet]

shrugs

[small mortar]

Is getting AIO worth the risk of it leaking or is it better to stick with air cooling?

[low pumice]

remember, it's a pretty small risk, and pricing matters imo :)

My suggestion is either go Arctic freezer ii for an AIO (100$ 240mm, 110$ 280mm, 125$ 360mm)

or high end air coolers like the NH-D15, CNPS20x, DRP4, etc.

[small mortar]

I’m just worried about it leaking on to my rtx 2070 super gpu

[wind orchid]

hi there, anyone know a sub-80 dollar watercooler for my cpu?

[twin urchin]

try aliexpress or wish.com

[spare ember]

do not buy a watercooler from wish

[low pumice]

@wind orchid why not air cooler

why does it have to be water

[wind orchid]

idk

[twin urchin]

For that price air coolers will be much better

[wind orchid]

just cooler temps

[twin urchin]

air coolers can cool just as well as water

[wind orchid]

try aliexpress or wish.com
@twin urchin no way hahaha

[low pumice]

yea

at that price air coolers can cool at the same performance

maybe even better with the kind of liquid coolers you get at 80$ lmao

[wind orchid]

ok ill stick with my ryzen stock then

i just kinda want an upgrade on aesthetics

[low pumice]

Get a gammaxx 400 or Mugen 5 rev b depending on how much you want to spend

aesthetics can go in the toilet

and flushed

performance ftw

[twin urchin]

Mugen5 looks nice, also shadow rock3 looks good too at similar price

[lost hinge]

Im not building my PC for another 2 months, but the water cooler I want is on sale for 25% off should I buy it?

[low pumice]

what about not getting a watercooler

and remember, black friday/cyber monday and other major sales will likely have similar discounts

[lost hinge]

I want a water cooler

[low pumice]

Why

[lost hinge]

Looks cooler/performs as good as I need it to

[low pumice]

how good do you need it to perform

[lost hinge]

Cool a Ryzen 5 5600x, no overclocking

[low pumice]

lmao

[lost hinge]

I know a fan is a better deal

I just would rather have a water cooler

[low pumice]

a better deal for similar performance

and you didn't even pick the actually good aio

because freezer ii isn't on sale

:P

[lost hinge]

I didn't

tell you the AIO

[low pumice]

The only AIO I approve of is the Arctic Freezer ii

everything else sucks in terms of price to performance

It's one of the best performing AIOs, and at the 100-125$ range from 240mm to 360mm

[lost hinge]

I'm not going to change my part list off of someone else's thoughts on discord, just simply asking if i should buy now or later

[low pumice]

you shouldn't go off my thoughts

@lost hinge go off Steve's thoughts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPaSEGe6ML0

also, this is exactly what I do in this discord all day soo ehm, I'm probably the wrong guy for you to talk to then. :P

Here it is also in article form if you like reading better
https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/3571-arctic-liquid-freezer-ii-cooler-review-benchmark

By the time you're done either watching or reading, gonna leave this statement again.
and remember, black friday/cyber monday and other major sales will likely have similar discounts

[pale elbow]

Yeah arctic has some excellent AIOs.

[lost hinge]

What about the asthetic

because I do care about that a lot

[spare ember]

Yeah I used to care about them too until I realized in most cases a hefty price tag can come along with it "looking good"

performance over aesthetics

[lost hinge]

i mean if I am going to have a part I would rather spend more for it to look nicer

like the AIO I picked out should max my R5 5600x at 70C because I don't plan to overclock

[spare ember]

what aio

[lost hinge]

httcorsair h100i plat

[twin urchin]

for a 5600 it should do better than 70

[lost hinge]

i threw out a random number lmao

idk how well itll cool

[empty sigil]

Evga clc 360 is better than arctic liquid freezer right

[lime timber]

uhh is a low profile cooler rated at 110w good enough for, say, a 10700k?

[pale elbow]

I just got an email today from Lian Li saying they will have unifans 120 in stock on the last day of October. I’m planning to buy them soon as possible cause they may be sold out again after that date.

[low pumice]

@empty sigil no

clc360 sucks compared to freezer ii

unless you like your ears being scratched from the inside

[empty sigil]

Ok then me get freezer

thank you

[spice sapphire]

Can a techie help me

[empty sigil]

ur the fortnite guy

whats ur question

@spice sapphire

[lime timber]

brr

no question

[lofty ember]

can any fan be used as an exhaust fan?

[light fog]

Technically yes.

[frozen swan]

Long as u direction it right yea

[light fog]

Preferably you want to use an airflow fan and not a pressure fan.

[magic wave]

Static pressure as in balanced intake and exhaust?

Or is that just designed to be more appealing to use for the intake?

[low pumice]

@light fog kind of, but yaknow, there's fans like the Arctic P12 that's designed as a pressure fan that's still great for airflow :P

[light fog]

Oh yeah for sure.

That's why I said any can would work when they asked the question.

It's just some are made for it.

[green oriole]

Hey all, I have a question what is the best bang for my buck CPU cooler for and i7 7700 non k I have an HP IPM17-002 motherboard from an HP omen 870-219 prebuilt

[twin urchin]

Scythe Mugen 5 Rev.B

if it fits in the case

[twin urchin]

but who knows if that MB has standard mounting hardware

[low pumice]

@green oriole imo, absolute best bang for your buck is Gammaxx 400

20$ with performance that can beat a NH-U12s

[green oriole]

Ty

[empty sigil]

@tame hemlock build chat

[lime timber]

@hexed ledge this the fan i use its a little loud but since i only got space for two case fans i run this one bc its high cfm and fit my budget it works really well

[hexed ledge]

Ah ok

[native axle]

[subtle lodge]

Quietest cpu cooler?

[forest oyster]

Whats everyones opinion on this cooler. https://www.corsair.com/us/en/Categories/Products/Liquid-Cooling/Air-Cooling/A500-Dual-Fan-CPU-Cooler/p/CT-9010003-WW

Ive currently got the coolermaster hyper tx3

Looking to possibly swap it out

[burnt goblet]

its a very expensive cooler that does not perform to what it costs @forest oyster

@subtle lodge Noctua D15 or similar

[subtle lodge]

Ok

[granite patrol]

the fanless one:)

[subtle lodge]

is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO good?

[burnt goblet]

overpriced for what it is

gammax 400 cheaper and better

[subtle lodge]

ok

what about the Corsair H100i RGB PLATINUM 75 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

@burnt goblet

[empty sigil]

@subtle lodge at that point get arctic liquid freezer

Cheaper

and better

[subtle lodge]

ok

@empty sigil this? ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 240

[empty sigil]

Yea

[subtle lodge]

ok thanks

[empty sigil]

360mm is better tho

[subtle lodge]

couldnt find a 360

[empty sigil]

https://www.newegg.com/arctic-cooling-liquid-freezer-ii-360-liquid-cooling-system/p/N82E16835186249

have to get 360mm supported case tho

case i recommend with arctic liquid freezer 360 is p500a

[subtle lodge]

im in canada

[gentle swan]

Can I expect a be quiet Dark Rock 4 to efficiently cool a 5800x non-overclocked

[empty sigil]

Noctua dh 15

Better

[gentle swan]

I would’ve gone with a noctua if they were a different color

[empty sigil]

U can change color od fan

https://www.newegg.com/noctua-nh-d15-chromax-black/p/13C-0005-001K2

[gentle swan]

And spend money I dont want to spend. I’m not planning on overclocking so I should be fine right?

[empty sigil]

i guess

Even if u dont oc u’ll still get reallly good performance cuz of temp

[gentle swan]

On the dark rock or were you talking about the Noctua

[empty sigil]

noctua

ppl oc it and get under 50c

On 4k

@burnt goblet serious question, nh d15 or arctic liquid freezer

[gentle swan]

If I get bad temps on my CPU I’ll switch to something else

[empty sigil]

Might aswell get nh-d15 then

[gentle swan]

I’m not spending $100 on a cooler if I don’t need it. I’m not over clocking and I shouldn’t be doing anything that’s gonna drive my CPU temps high#

[empty sigil]

ok

Just saying its a good investment either way

Future proof by oc

And good temps

[spice cipher]

Is there anything you should really be looking for in a fan hub?

Or are most decent

[topaz blaze]

Can I expect a be quiet Dark Rock 4 to efficiently cool a 5800x non-overclocked
@gentle swan both are the same really except that noctua has a bit for performence and the be quiet one is a little quieter

also u can nd d15 in all black

i am also from canada

its on amazon

https://www.amazon.ca/Noctua-NH-D15-chromax-Black-Dual-Tower-Cooler/dp/B07Y87YHRH/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Noctua+NH-D15+chromax.Black&qid=1602944168&sr=8-1

also since you are not gonna oc

there is no point in buying the best air coolers

on the market

you could get away with a way cheaper one

https://www.amazon.ca/quiet-BK022-Cooler-6-Pole-Wings135mm/dp/B07BY6F8D9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21NVW806BLUYI&dchild=1&keywords=dark+rock+pro+4&qid=1602944243&sprefix=dark+rock+pro+%2Caps%2C319&sr=8-1

[oblique lava]

Stupid question but do fans exhaust from the front or back

[empty sigil]

Depends

[oblique lava]

I just bout a phantenks 300a and it has a small fan on the back facing outwards

[terse snow]

I need support here I just got deadpool pack for case fan 5*1 and this is the product https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HN199YJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aLWIFb6N4SWHH
And I have Aorus b450M motherboard
And I don't know how to install it how to connect to each fan to other with hubs and which one wire I put in motherboard...any help pls ?

Btw case model is Cougar mx330

Will install 2 in front that get in air and 2 top and rear for get air out

Thanks in advance

[idle tiger]

A higher end air cooler could cool the same chip more quietly

also since you are not gonna oc
there is no point in buying the best air coolers
Not true with Ryzen zen2 and on, the chip will "auto-oc" itself within thermal constraints

[burnt goblet]

@idle tiger sidenote:

you see the Papermaster interview at anandtech?

[idle tiger]

I haven't

[burnt goblet]

https://www.anandtech.com/show/16176/amd-zen-3-an-anandtech-interview-with-cto-mark-papermaster

for people like us, its not super filled with new info, but there are bits here and there

[serene thistle]

are these any good

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BLVCJZG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

[swift aspen]

I have kind of a big problem with my fans

They have a motherboard type of thing

And it’s really short and just hangs there and idk what to do

Any suggestions on what to do?

[empty sigil]

Tape it

To case

[calm turtle]

@swift aspen velcro?

[swift aspen]

Ima just return it

Anyways any good cheap case fans?

[low pumice]

Arctic p12

[swift aspen]

Alr

Wait I meant rgb fans sorry my bad

[undone quail]

I run 5 of the deepcool RF120M They are RGB not A-RGB. They have pretty good airflow for the price. about 50 bucks for 5

[swift aspen]

Nice

Do they connect straight to the mobo? @undone quail

[undone quail]

The 5 pack comes with a splitter that i used to connect the fans together and to 2 headers. Then all the connects together and then to the mobo.

it also comes with a small controller that you could use if your motherboard doesnt support RGB

[tacit plaza]

Anyone ever use those

All the reviews say oil starts leaking after few weeks

[empty sigil]

Oil?

[low pumice]

DID I HEAR

OIL

[tacit plaza]

Oil

[empty sigil]

Dont buy it then

[maiden delta]

What was the product lol

Oh fans?

Lmao what

[pale elbow]

If anybody finds out when Lian Li unifan 120 will be in stock please let me know. I want to add them to my first build but they are really hard to find right now and are out of stock.

[distant kernel]

@tacit plaza u don't want those

not adressable

and it's right abt oil

they are very cheap, very bad LL fans

meaning they greased with fluid

don't buy those

consider buying from deepcool or something of the sort

[tacit plaza]

Ah thanks will stay away

[distant kernel]

@tacit plaza if you need that many case fans cheap, try these

https://www.amazon.com/DEEPCOOL-RF120M-Compatible-Controlled-Motherboard/dp/B07HN199YJ/

[daring crag]

so i got an nzxt 710i and i want corsair rgb fans will i have to buy the icue

and use a different rgb system

[empty sigil]

Dont buy it then

[daring crag]

no but im asking will i have to use the corsair rgb control thing

[empty sigil]

Dont have to

But it’ll be nice if u do

[viscid heron]

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/dZ3H99,YsHRsY/

fuma 2 or ninja 5

[twin urchin]

Fuma, only because ninja only has 800rpm fans

If you have a low power cpu ninja will be quieter tho

Ninja can also have clearance problems with rear case fans of your case is tiny

[swift aspen]

Are these fans good?

[half compass]

Yes

[empty sigil]

Should i get z73 kraken instead of arctic liquid freezer

[burnt goblet]

by now, you should know that asking the same quetion in 3 different channels is NOT going to earn you any favours

[empty sigil]

Pay another 100 for gifs

nvm

[swift aspen]

Are there any cheap 3 fan splinter?

[burnt goblet]

@swift aspen splitter?

[swift aspen]

Yea

So all three fans go into one port

[burnt goblet]

just a simple Y one should do the trick

https://www.amazon.com/Splitter-Computer-Extension-Converter-TeamProfitcom/dp/B07F8LV1BY

[swift aspen]

U think it matters if it’s used or not?

[burnt goblet]

that is for you to decide

[twin urchin]

New ones are super cheap alreadt

[cunning plinth]

anyone know when newegg will restock the lian li galahad 360mm aio cooler

[empty sigil]

No one knows

[loud veldt]

hey. what would be some decent quality cheap fans. i need atleast 9 fans for under 100

[cold island]

arctic has some nice black fans, i think you can get 10 for like $50

[loud veldt]

what about rgb ones

[granite patrol]

uphere rgb fans, u can get around 10 for 60 i think

[loud veldt]

can you possibly send me a link. i cant find any that cheap

[granite patrol]

https://www.amazon.com/upHere-Intelligent-Addressable-Adjustable-Controller/dp/B07HK88YK6/ref=sr_1_8?crid=EYOOOS9KWAAO&dchild=1&keywords=uphere+120mm&qid=1603242394&sprefix=uphere+%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-8

https://www.amazon.com/upHere-Airflow-Rainbow-Radiators-PF120CF3-3/dp/B07VSQ1G1T/ref=sr_1_6?crid=EYOOOS9KWAAO&dchild=1&keywords=uphere%2B120mm&qid=1603242394&sprefix=uphere%2B%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-6&th=1

these two links should be 9 fans

[swift aspen]

Do those fans connect straight to the case?

[granite patrol]

wdym to the case?

you screw them on yes

thats how fans work

[swift aspen]

Oh I meant mobo

[granite patrol]

afaik they dont, they come with a controller

and you plug them into the hub and use a remote

[pseudo rose]

is the cooler master 240l radiator with fans good

[loud veldt]

Would these be good fans for a metallicgear neo qube https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XDZC96K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2A4XZZKQVDB4S&psc=1

[obsidian sun]

Hello guys, so i want to upgrade my wraith prism. Any suggestion which one is better, air cooling or aio water cooling?
I need durability, because i move frequently and good cooling, for my 3D render and have a good price too

[empty sigil]

Aio arctic liquid freezer

Air nh-d15

[granite patrol]

gammaxx 400

best price to perf

[topaz blaze]

Hi

[granite patrol]

hey

[golden portal]

I plan to have 5 RGB fans, but my motherboard only has 1 RGB port and 2 fan ports. Should I just get a splitter? Will there be any issues?

Something like this...

https://www.newegg.com/p/1W7-005X-00073?item=9SIACJFA7P8876&nspcid=268460&nspgid=268461&quicklink=true

https://www.newegg.com/p/1W7-003E-00017?item=9SIACJF85W4796&nspcid=268500&nspgid=268501&quicklink=true

[distant kernel]

I need a good set of fittings for a custom loop. I want them to all look consistant, so I need a single brand with a single style. Color; preferably gold...

[pulsar comet]

I need help my back exhaust fan starts up quiet then goes really loud

[burnt goblet]

@pulsar comet you have connected it to the wrong header on the mainboard

[pulsar comet]

Can you help me

it wont hurt the motherboard right?

@burnt goblet

[burnt goblet]

it wont hurt it

[pulsar comet]

ok

[burnt goblet]

which model is your mainboard?

[pulsar comet]

z490 e gaming

[burnt goblet]

2sec

which one is the back fan connected to @pulsar comet

[pulsar comet]

1

where do i put it

[burnt goblet]

where have you connected your cpu fan?

[pulsar comet]

I have a AIO

best buy did it

[burnt goblet]

best buy are not smart then

there is a fan cable, that comes from that AIO

[pulsar comet]

ok

[burnt goblet]

from the unit on the cpu itself

that cable is supposed to be connected in number 2

[pulsar comet]

whitch one

[burnt goblet]

and your BACK fan goes in number 3

[pulsar comet]

ok

[mortal plover]

what cooler would be good enough for the 9600k oc to 5 ghz

[granite patrol]

Gammaxx 400

or a similar air cooler, whether it be noctua or smth

[twin urchin]

BeQuiet Shadow rock 3, Scythe Mugen5 or Fuma 2

also

[low pumice]

Mugen 5 rev b

Scythe ninja 5

[mortal plover]

okay

i am putting together a list for my friend and he wants to oc and i was thinking that since he is only gaming the 9600k would be perfect am i wrong about this

[spare ember]

budget?

[mortal plover]

about a 800 - a grand

[low pumice]

...

why OC

[mortal plover]

i dunno i will ask him

[low pumice]

There's little reason, that's why I'm asking

[scenic heron]

can anyone recommend a good 1 or 2 fan black AIO? like no rgb

[mortal plover]

all black

[pseudo rose]

lol this list has a 3070 and barely under 1000 its bad lol i made it as joke https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Fishii_bun/saved/sJsv3C

[scenic heron]

ye

doing a no-rgb build

[mortal plover]

list be privat

[velvet rain]

Its private @pseudo rose

[scenic heron]

i suppose white LEDs would be ok

preferably none tho

[pseudo rose]

oh rip let me fix its a joke tho

[velvet rain]

I wanna see xD

[mortal plover]

same

[scenic heron]

i made a $1200 3070 list

i think it's ITX

i was gonna build it

[pseudo rose]

beleive this is it

[mortal plover]

i did the same

[pseudo rose]

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Fishii_bun/saved/sJsv3C

[spare ember]

my 3070 list is like 1035

[mortal plover]

nah still private

[velvet rain]

Still private

[scenic heron]

^^

[mortal plover]

i have one that is 1009

[pseudo rose]

rip how make not private

[velvet rain]

3070 lists should preferably be around 1500

[mortal plover]

dont rember

[pseudo rose]

i have one 1250

[velvet rain]

Click edit this part list

[scenic heron]

ok so can anyone recommend a good 1 or 2 fan black AIO tho

lmao

[velvet rain]

And then copy that

[scenic heron]

this is cooling

[spare ember]

arctic liquid freezer

[pseudo rose]

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Fishii_bun/saved/#view=wB6VwP is it still private

[scenic heron]

ooh that looks nice

thx man

[mortal plover]

nah

[spare ember]

yeah that list is quite something

[velvet rain]

Why only 500 gb storage

There is 2tb hdd for 55

[pseudo rose]

it was meant for joke lol my friend wanted a 1000 list 3070 he got mad i gave him bad list

[spare ember]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wxyXPV here's mine

[velvet rain]

XD

Thats decent

[pseudo rose]

thats good but why did it have to be micro atx

[spare ember]

micro atx isn't a bad thing

[velvet rain]

Cuz matx is cheaper

[spare ember]

saves a lil money here and there

[pseudo rose]

my friends dont like it they think theyll mess up

[velvet rain]

?? Why will matx make u mess up

[spare ember]

your friends need to learn a thing or two about computers

[pseudo rose]

idk they weird

[velvet rain]

Mhm

[mortal plover]

i would change the ram to something cheaper

[pseudo rose]

true

[spare ember]

on mine?

[mortal plover]

yeah

[spare ember]

3600 cl16 is what you want

and it fits

[mortal plover]

that is a good point i would have levatated towards the cl18 3600 but that would just be for me to save some moners

[scenic heron]

i got g.skill 3600 cl18 for $57 so im happy w/ it

[pseudo rose]

@spare ember https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qQzFf7/oloy-warhawk-rgb-16-gb-2-x-8-gb-ddr4-3600-memory-md4u083618be rgb plus 3600 and c18

cheaper too

[spare ember]

i'd still stick cl16

faster

i personally don't care for rgb much

but that's just me

[pseudo rose]

16 is faster?

nvm

i read wrong i thought you said 1600mhz

[spare ember]

lol

[burnt goblet]

@austere quartz that cooler works fine enough. I am guessing you wanted it for the RGB?

[austere quartz]

nope, i would actually preffer no rgb

[burnt goblet]

then why not just go air cooling?

https://www.newegg.com/noctua-nh-u12s-chromax-black/p/13C-0005-001H6 <- this solves things for you @austere quartz

[austere quartz]

Thanks man you're great

I just thought liquid cooling was more efficient

[burnt goblet]

same concept

another change @austere quartz

https://www.newegg.com/team-group-mp34-1tb/p/N82E16820331309

this has come back in stock

so grab that instead

same as the previous one i linked, just a tiny bit cheaper

:)

same perf/dur

[austere quartz]

cool, thanks

[burnt goblet]

you are very welcome :)

remember to buy a usb stick IF you dont own one already for installing windows with

[austere quartz]

yeah, already have one, thanks for the reminder

[burnt goblet]

you are very welcome :) best of luck with the system :)

[blissful plank]

are there any good 360 millimeter radiators that are white?

that has rgb btw

[kindred kindle]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1569764-REG/asus_rog_strix_lc_360_rgb_white_edition_republic_of_gamers_strix.html/?ap=y&gclid=CjwKCAjw_sn8BRBrEiwAnUGJDlABrqRJBA3gCVYz3sMbE-DCeUhumCwvmBWdCHHsN2XYgSXwlVx6FBoCYe4QAvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=y

RoG so expensive

[distant kernel]

somebody send me a nice looking set of compression fittings, 6 pack, for soft tubing plz :)

[pale elbow]

Anybody had any luck finding the Lian Li unifan 120 in stock yet?

[idle tiger]

Xspc or bitspower make decent, cheap compression fittings

[patent ivy]

I’ve been trying to find the Lian li uni fans for weeks haha. Hope you find them soon!

[topaz blaze]

How often do Corsair aio burst

[left tree]

I'm gonna be looking in november for fans for my case on my next build. I just want some good fans that don't have RGB. Not that I hate it, I just don't need it.

[idle tiger]

How often do Corsair aio burst
Not an issue

[swift aspen]

any Good pack of three rgb fans below 50$?

[civic wyvern]

So I got a custom loop cooling system. I’m looking into changing the coolant because I’m just not a fan of the color I got. It’s thermaltake’s pastel white. I’m looking for something more vibrant, to just pop. 1) does anyone have any recommendations of brands of coolant to look into? This’ll be the first change I’ve done for it so I’m not sure what all is decent. 2) any recommendations on how to change liquid/flush the system? It’s CPU cooling only, so there’s not much tubing, and it’s soft tubing so I can bend it as needed, I’m just not sure of how to approach on doing so

[marble phoenix]

good day i am looking into a better cooler for my ryzen 7 2700X on my 570 plus wifi mobo currently i am using a stock cooler any suggestions

[twin urchin]

@left tree scythe makes good quiet fans that are decent price

@marble phoenix what budget?

Cheap: hyper 212, gammaxx 400
Less cheap but below $50: scythe mugen5 or be quiet shadow rock 3

[marble phoenix]

a friend suggested the Corsair h100i

i don’t mind price as long as it does the job good

[twin urchin]

I mean if you want to attend over $100 for a cooler that is complete overkill you can do that too

[low pumice]

Arctic freezer ii only aio

[empty sigil]

arctic freezer ii 360

Or evga clc 360 if u dont mind ear explosions

[swift aspen]

Thermaltake Pure 12 ARGB 5V Motherboard Sync/Analog Controller TT Premium Edition 16.8 Million Colors 9 Addressable LEDs 120mm Hydraulic Bearing PWM Case/Radiator Fan, 3 Pack CL-F079-PL12SW-A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MVY3N55/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_epnLFb3JTTY66

Are these fans good?

[topaz blaze]

Ive been told this is a great cpu cooler, any reason not to get it? any other suggestions? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJGNJB3?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

[twin urchin]

I would suggest scythe mugen5 at that price, but they are pretty close

[topaz blaze]

okay thanks

[kindred knoll]

yo guys I got a question

should a Ryzen 9 3950X be at 60-70 degrees with an AIO with discord, file explorer, steam downloading something and chrome open? The AIO in question is a Z series NZXT 360mm, please respond as soon as possible

I also just built the system today]

[light fog]

Noctua NH-l9i best ITX cooler.

[twin urchin]

That sounds high for idle temps

did you remove the plastic from the cold plate?

[maiden delta]

I would reapply the thermal paste

[low pumice]

Yea check contact and if you left the plastic on

[zealous siren]

so, quick question, I'm 100% buying an AIO for me 6700k so I can do some OCing to try and get some more performance out of this older gem. I have a 2080S so I'm trying to get better single-core perf to reduce the bottleneck in a few games, noticeably GTA. question is, which AIO should I get? looking for a triple fan(360mm I think? I'm new to AIOs). I looked at the NZXT X-series one since I have an NZXT case already with a smart device V2 and 4 Hue 2 strips + underglow, so I was looking at it to match my RGB. I have an H710i so I'm sure I'll be able to fit something just fine. is the X73(also pretty sure it's that one) a good option?

[low pumice]

f r e e z e r i i

[zealous siren]

also looking at getting brand new RGB fans, I'll need to buy 7 so an odd number I know, any suggestions? I looked at the LL and GL series from corsair but they're pretty expensive per fan, so I'm interested in other brands/ones that I may not have heard of that can give my build a more unique look

will have a look 1111

[low pumice]

I think Coolermaster has some mid-priced rgb fans

Arctic freezer ii remains my only AIO suggestion.

:P

[zealous siren]

preferrably RGB on BOTH sides btw, or at least visible from both sides since the H710i doesn't really have a see-through front panel or top one, though I'm looking to mod the front to put a mesh grille in, and I'll have to buy some magnets and a sheet that I can use as a dust filter

[twin urchin]

https://smile.amazon.com/EZDIY-FAB-Motherboard-Airflow-Addressable-Remote-5/dp/B07XDZC96K/ref=pd_all_pref_n_25?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07XDZC96K&pd_rd_r=6e66757a-6318-4b80-8523-ef359d46be3b&pd_rd_w=HOjIk&pd_rd_wg=baaLQ&pf_rd_p=36d0712f-e8f6-49f0-8101-fe2ba60e1597&pf_rd_r=QS51SSXZ51Z7QMYMH463&psc=1&refRID=QS51SSXZ51Z7QMYMH463

[low pumice]

tbh I've been sus about the random rgb fans now since I saw that review of the asiahorse rgb fans spewing oil everywhere lol

[zealous siren]

^ there's that too lmao

but buzz I'll have a look at youtube reviews as well to see how they look inside my case, I'll have 3 extra fans but oh well lmao

may have to buy the USB 2.0 hub from NZXT to get more headers on my old Z170 board

[twin urchin]

i think you can also get single of that one too

[zealous siren]

ok cool I'll keep it in mind

I heard that the antec ones were pretty cool too

I think they're antic, I don't remember lmao I need to catch up on my RGB fans

[sour mango]

Anyone know when the Lian Li unifans are gonna be back in stock anywhere lol

[low pumice]

Rosewell have good budget rgb fans

but they sell out really quickly

[zealous siren]

I'll have a look at those too then, thanks for the help! if anyone else has suggestions and is reading this later just @ me cause I'm king at forgetting to check lmao

[twin urchin]

they have other models too:
https://smile.amazon.com/stores/page/3855F99A-BA63-443C-AB4C-7F4BC393856E?ingress=2&visitId=0368b2d8-0411-4060-a74b-e49c17bcb091&ref_=ast_bln

5-packs and 3-packs

[cursive compass]

Hey strangers of the internet, what would be the easiest way to connect 1 fan to an addressable 12v rgb header? i have everything working with Aura but my back fan is a cheap non addressable one i want to replace

I am getting confused with most fans being 5v and already having the 3 case fans taking that header

[burnt goblet]

splitter

just a normal Y splitter really

and you can use that to connect to the current controller

and then get a splitter for the RGB signal or a passthrough

[cursive compass]

do the rgb fans come with the 5v rgb header portion? and i split off the mother board?

the controller looks like it may be limited to those 3 fans on the front but i honestly know very little about RGB stuff

[burnt goblet]

i am just speaking about the technical side of it :)

i have bugger all idea about RGB from the control side of it :)

[cursive compass]

lol i dont even know what a RGB fan loos like out of the box as far as connections so i appreciate any info, very close to having my dream PC done

last step is this beat fan in the back getting synced

[kindred knoll]

@twin urchin @maiden delta @low pumice thanks guys for the advice

[distant kernel]

what's a cheapish fan with high static pressure? I need 6 total, for under 100$. preferably black in color, with either NO rgb, clean adressable rgb, or a single color, like white

[twin urchin]

@cursive compass you have to be very careful about what you are describing. ARGB is 5v and cannot be mixed/adapted to 12v rgb. There is no such thing as 12v addressable rgb

[cursive compass]

@cursive compass you have to be very careful about what you are describing. ARGB is 5v and cannot be mixed/adapted to 12v rgb. There is no such thing as 12v addressable rgb
@twin urchin thats what im finding, what i am trying to find now is if i can run multiple fans off a 5v if i buy a splitter. Also if rgb fans come with 5v connector

[twin urchin]

12rgb is the one where every led is the same color

[cursive compass]

i cannot find what connectors look like on rgb fans to save my life

i just want aura to work

[twin urchin]

MOST argb is a 4pin with one of the middle pins blocked out

[cursive compass]

so essentially if i got a splitter for the 3 pin header and an rgb fan, i could syn em all off the one header?

[twin urchin]

And most MB headers can run a total of 80 ish to 120 total leds

Yes

[cursive compass]

THANKS. i am almost done and ugly back fan is all thats leftr

[twin urchin]

If you search for argb splitter on Amazon you should find some

[cursive compass]

I have found those, mostly just uncertain of the fans themselves and their connections, might head to best buy and pop some boxes open then find it cheaper online

[twin urchin]

MOST fans follow the standard

Corsair sometimeses doesn't

And the lian 'll uni fans don't

[cursive compass]

yeah i saw corsiar connections favoring their control box, i just need a cheap one for my exhaust fan

[twin urchin]

Also, in case it's not obvious, argb fans will have an rgb wire plus the normal fan wire

Pwm or 3 pin

[cursive compass]

yeah i know that, ive already got the power requirements sorted out, just not super smart on rgb header stuff

thansk for the infos!

[twin urchin]

So you might need a splitter for that too

[cursive compass]

ive got the splitters for power off the mother board for the 6 fans i have. I am just wantign to replace the back exhaust to match the case as a whole

[maiden delta]

@kindred knoll let me know if the plastic was still on and if the thermals are better after you reapply lol

[rugged nimbus]

Corsair sometimeses doesn't
@twin urchin Not sometimes. Always. They have their proprietary connectors, though you can rewire their stuff to be the standard connector or generic stuff to be compatible with iCue (if you know what you're doing)

All their fans, cases, and rgb strips that I know of that are controllable by iCue use their own connectors

Here's a guide if you're interested in Corsair RGB modding: https://www.reddit.com/user/Faquarl_of_Samarkand/comments/i0vq34/custom_corsair_rgb_striprgb_mod_guide_unbroken/

[cursive compass]

I went with a splitter for the 5v connecter and a single deep cool rgb fan that has a standard 3 pin rgb control

now if only i could get the stuoid 3080 FE rgb to save during restarts ide be set

[crude kestrel]

my cooler master hyper 212 isnt lighting up & isnt showing up on RGB Fusion 2.0 (I have a Gigabyte X570 Aorus Elite mobo). Does anyone know how to fix this?

[analog surge]

@crude kestrel I have that same issue with my Asus X570 Tuf Gaming Wifi and a Wraith Prism RGB Cooler, but only my mobo and vga show up on the Aura Sync software.

[obsidian sun]

hello guys, so i have lian li liancool II mesh and want to upgrade my cpu cooler to noctua nh-d15. does it fit?
i have 2x16gb gskill trident z rgb

[woeful spoke]

it should

[obsidian sun]

does it still have space and not too closer with tempered glass?

[woeful spoke]

@obsidian sun the case has clearance for up to 176mm

the NH-d15 is 165mm so gives you about 11mm of wiggler room

when it comes to your ram, you can move the fan up to fit over the ram modules

[obsidian sun]

@obsidian sun the case has clearance for up to 176mm
@woeful spoke ok, so when i move the fan up to fit over the ram modules stiil fit right?

[woeful spoke]

it should @obsidian sun

[low pumice]

@obsidian sun check your ram's module height.

NH-D15 is actually fairly tight when it comes to ram below the fan

Diagram here:

Trident z rgb, the non-DC version, has a 45mm module height

[low pumice]

(32mm+11mm=43mm. 43mm<45mm)

If you were really concerned about ram clearance, I'd grab a NH-D15s, which doesn't have a second fan.

[unique comet]

@analog surge the cpu cooler rgb runs on a different software since it's made by coolmaster

You have to plug it into a USB header to get that to sync

https://youtu.be/BRVNw_zWr-w

Watch this video it explains it in detail

[low pumice]

@crude kestrel have you plugged in the rgb header?

because if it isn't lighting up...

there might be a rgb header you haven't plugged in

[unique comet]

I mean they'll get lights from the RGB header I just don't think it'll be addressable and it just includes the fan not the other effects

[cold ridge]

Anyone have experience with the lian li uni sl120s?

[obsidian sun]

If you were really concerned about ram clearance, I'd grab a NH-D15s, which doesn't have a second fan.
@low pumice thanks mate. I think i will pick bigger size case then. Any recomendation pc case that have nice airflow? For now phanteks p500a

[topaz root]

Also another option - I use the U12S - it's not as beefy as a NH-D15. Unless you're doing significant overclocks it does a great job.

It doesn't overhang RAM so you can put whatever you want in there.

Can also add a second fan to that if necessary

[prisma solar]

Any recommendations for fans that will somewhat match the stock TD500 mesh fans?

[velvet rain]

Cooler master masterfan m210r or something like that

Search on pcpp

[prisma solar]

ok

[snow pine]

Is it possible to put af120 or 140 fans on the nh d15

[twin urchin]

you mean AF12 or AF14?

[snow pine]

No the Corsair af series

i bet theyre the same thing tho

[low pumice]

@snow pine why though

the Nf-A15s that come with the D15 would be much better

[sick yoke]

So does the thermal paste go into the reservoir cause its in there

and idk what do do now, the screen is all blue and there's white stuff going down the circuit thingy

[karmic root]

So basically you want to put more thermal paste

[sick yoke]

on the circuit thingy

[jagged grail]

40 tubes minimum

[karmic root]

Ya

[low pumice]

okay what

@sick yoke keep going

[karmic root]

Makes sure the thermal paste is tooth paste it has better preformance

[sick yoke]

what are the 40 mm tubes for. Putting more paste in there. OH OH OH WAIT i know, i have to fill the whole thing with it with the tubes. like put the paste in the tubes into the pc

[jagged grail]

Make sure your gpu is in the ram slot for better cooling

[karmic root]

Yup make sure the radiator does plug up and your all good😌

[sick yoke]

Cooolio

[jagged grail]

And if you throw your entire pc into a pool you will never need to worry about cooling

[sick yoke]

@low pumice whats you input

Stop being lazy @low pumice

[snow pine]

@low pumice i'd put white led afs on to match the build, I didn't expect there to be a performance difference

[twin urchin]

Go full mineral oil tub chilling

No heatsink

[analog surge]

I have a interesting problem with my retro pc build, I either have bad bearings in my old white led case fans I use to illuminate the case.

Or I have loose screw rolling around under my Z97's mobo armor covering that I've tried to shake out from time to time.

[twin urchin]

I am having trouble imagining how those two things could even sound remotely the same

[analog surge]

random fan vibrations under load in the 1st case, the mobo is a used Mark S Sabertooth in the 2nd case where I might have inherited his/her lost seating screw.

[forest thistle]

Good amd cpu cooler for 3800x slight overclocking?

[blissful plank]

no such thing as an amd cpu

keep that in mind

but a 280-360m rad will keep your cpu cool even when oc

depends on what color you want and do you want rgb fans

[forest thistle]

What ab air. Idk ab water cooling yet

I need something budget

[blissful plank]

ok

for overclocking?

i would say get a Noctua NH-D15 or a be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4

they both are massive air coolers however

and you can get the Noctua one in black

[forest thistle]

Dang I didn’t know cpu coolers were like $100

[blissful plank]

air coolers aren't 100 usually

but those are the best air coolers

and you said you were doing overclocking, which air cooling can't really cool that much

both of them preform better than some aios though

[forest thistle]

How much for aio

?

I just wanna cool it for under $50 or so preferably

[blissful plank]

then you can't cool it with an aio and a cooler at that price won't be able to cool your cpu if it overclocks

[twin urchin]

@forest thistle for under $50 you are looking at Scythe Mugen 5 or fuma 2, Be Quiet Shadow rock 3, Cooler Master Hyper212, or Deepcool Gammaxx 40 (or some name like that)

they should be able to handle slight overclocks on that CPU

all should be under $50, except maybe the Fuma2 which should be under $60

[low pumice]

@snow pine I mean, there's a reason why we love Noctua as a company, they make amazing products.

[smoky wharf]

@forest thistle arctic freezer ii 240 or 280 is a pretty good bang for the buck for its excellent performance

[low pumice]

A good amount of the cooling on the heatsink comes from dem fans

[blissful plank]

@snow pine I mean, there's a reason why we love Noctua as a company, they make amazing products.
@low pumice yasss

if only they made white fans though ffs

[low pumice]

no

[blissful plank]

white and rgb fans

[low pumice]

never

never

[blissful plank]

then they would be king

yes

yes

yes

[low pumice]

The reason they're king is because they don't make rgb

[blissful plank]

fine no rgb

but i dont see any reason why no white fans

[low pumice]

white fans are annoying to make

be happy they make chromax

[twin urchin]

i saw somewhere BeQuiet is going to make a white version of the Shadow Rock 3

[blissful plank]

white fans are annoying to make
@low pumice isn't it the same process as chromax black fans though?

and they've been promising white fans for over a year now lmao

[low pumice]

I should say, non-beige is annoying to make for them

@blissful plank I'm pretty sure they have a complete separate process for other colored fans

[blissful plank]

damn really?

[low pumice]

hell I thought they had someone else make it for them, I'd have to check again

@blissful plank yea I think they have a separate process

[blissful plank]

ah

but stil

still*

it's been over 2 years now since they announced chromax white fans

you think they would have found a way by then

[low pumice]

think about how long they refine things

they took 4 years to make the NF-A12x25

it took 2 years for them to get chromax out

[blissful plank]

jesus

[low pumice]

but damn are their stuff good

[blissful plank]

mhmm

[snow pine]

Alright fair enough

[viral fjord]

anyone know how to set case fan curves based on gpu temps? speedfan isn't working for me

[swift aspen]

Any good amd cpu coolers?

That are also cheap

[burnt goblet]

gammax 400

[unique comet]

@low pumice If i were to install say just 3 basic case fans, it would be okay to just plug each one into the mobo cs fan 1, cs fan 2, cs fan 3 headers right? from there would the motherboard automatically control the speeds I'm assuming based on the temp?

Or would it just run them all on full blast the whole time?

[pulsar comet]

Hello can you help me I just AIO cooler from corsair and the AIO bump cord is in the AIO Bump socket thing on the Motherboard but i cant start up the pc with out plugging a case fan into the CPU Fan socket thing but its so so load

[unique comet]

What about the radiator fans? @pulsar comet

do those have a separate cord?

[pulsar comet]

Yes they are in the commander pro

But if i dont put a fan cord into the cup fan socket it will start up

[unique comet]

the commander pro a fan control hub?

would it be possible to plug them into the CPU Fan header? I'm guessing they're RGB

[pulsar comet]

yea

Like its so loud

[unique comet]

When you plug it into the CPU fan part?

does it work then tho?

[pulsar comet]

yea

i have a case fan pluged into it

BC i cant plug a AIO cord into to it

[unique comet]

yeah that has a different connector probably

[pulsar comet]

yea

but how do i make it not as load

loud*

[unique comet]

Liquid Cooling always seems more complicated to me that's why i kinda just wanna stick to Air lol

you'd think the mobo would control the speed and reduce the noise level

based on cpu temp

[pulsar comet]

yea in bios? or no

[unique comet]

same with the pump

I'm no expert but yeah probably it would be controlled somewhere in the bios

you'd expect it to be automatic

[low pumice]

@unique comet mhm

based on temp

via default bios fan curve

[unique comet]

Good, I was low key afraid I'd plug them in and they'd just go full blast all the time

[low pumice]

lmao

@pulsar comet to start off, commander pro should have a 4pin pwm fan cable that you can just plug into the CPU_Fan header

second, you can disable the no CPU_Fan warning in bios if necessary

third, there's usually a dedicated Pump_Fan header for the pump

[low pumice]

@burnt goblet another question for the NA-FC1, so, stumbled on the specs page, does the rated 3a on this change anything with the fans theoretically supported? And how does the controller having the ability of both 5v and 12v fans work?

[burnt goblet]

re: number of fans: it all depends on the draw from the specific fans

[prime ocean]

Should i adjust my fan layout? Currently it is 3 intake in the front and 2 exhaust on top and 1 exhaust in back.

[burnt goblet]

that sounds balanced enough

[prime ocean]

Alright thanks

[rapid fox]

Is my water pump on my Corsair rgb pro xt supposed to run at full speed all the time

[final crescent]

@rapid fox have you gone into Bios and set fan curves or letting it run default?

[ocean flume]

@rapid fox if you're running it on a header that doesn't have a 'water pump' setting, you want to run it at full speed to make sure it's getting the correct voltage

[rapid fox]

@final crescent @ocean flume thank you

[twin urchin]

often they run full speed all the time anyway

[elfin compass]

Question for CPU coolers. How much difference in temp does a single tower cooler do compared to a dual tower ?

[low pumice]

Depends

[twin urchin]

in theory a dual tower can do more

[low pumice]

@elfin compass everything depends on the model

[twin urchin]

but it depends on how well made each one is

[low pumice]

A 20$ gammaxx400 can outperform crappy dual tower coolers

But there's no competition when you throw in like a NH-D15 for the dual tower cooler

So what you really want to look at is your budget, and then look at the models available at the budget, and compare them. @elfin compass

Usually best at each price would be ~20$ gammaxx400, 50$ Mugen 5 rev b, 60$ Scythe ninja 5/fuma 2, 90$ NH-D15/DRP4

[twin urchin]

also need to make sure your case has clearance for the tower cooler

but in most cases there shouldn't be a problem

[low pumice]

@twin urchin for some god damn reason it's a problem for a ton cases >:(

Like P400a

No fit big bois like D15, D15s, U14, DRP4, etc.

[lost hinge]

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/corsair-hydro-series-h100i-rgb-platinum-240mm-radiator-cpu-liquid-cooling-system-with-rgb-lighting-black-silver/6306564.p?acampID=0&cmp=RMX&irclickid=Wvf1pW03dxyLWNO0MKVSfWfHUkE2zawNRVRQWM0&irgwc=1&loc=PCPartPicker&mpid=79301&ref=198&refdomain=pcpartpicker.com&skuId=6306564

going to buy this its $60 off

[twin urchin]

for $60 off thats a pretty good deal

[lost hinge]

$100 for this cooler, im not building my pc for 2 months but just cause its this much off ima cop

[cinder heron]

Is front rad better than top rad? And how should the fan configurations in the NZXT H710i work with 7 120mm fans and a 360mm rad?

Such as what exhaust and what goes in.

[distant kernel]

@cinder heron either is fine

for front or back

for the second question

I would put the rad on the front

and fill out the other 4 on the top and one on the back

[low pumice]

meh

100$ is decent

[cinder heron]

@distant kernel thanks, for 3 intake with the rad. What configs should the other 4 with the 3 on top and 1 on back be? Should they all be exhaust or some intake?

[distant kernel]

erm

I would do intake on the rad

exhaust at the top and back

[frosty latch]

Is the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120R a reliable fan?
I can find a pack of 3 for $55

[distant kernel]

@frosty latch it's p good

it's kinda eh tho

for its rgb

[frosty latch]

Eh the rgb quality's not too important
I just wanna be sure they won't die super quick on me

[elfin compass]

@low pumice Thanks for the info! Looking through some of those options, I'll have to skip out on the Noctua/DRP4. Case clearance appears to be a possible issue.

[low pumice]

:)

[keen kelp]

Anyone here using third party RGB fans on an NZXT Z73 or X73 that you can recommend?

[hushed flare]

do i need a cooler?

or should i be fine with the base ryzen 5 one? not gonna be doing overclocking and if i do not much

[jade fox]

which one

spire or stealth?

[versed jasper]

?

[burnt goblet]

no need to @ anyone @jade fox

[jade fox]

oh sorry

[versed jasper]

Especially me

I don't know crap

[burnt goblet]

ask your question(s) and people will answer when/if they have the time/knowledge :)

[jade fox]

my discord is being weird

sorry i meant to ping the other person

[versed jasper]

All good

[jade fox]

about his cooler

[versed jasper]

h100i is the cooler I use

[jade fox]

which one

[versed jasper]

works amazing on keep cpu cool

[jade fox]

i have the h100i xt RGB

[versed jasper]

h100i plat rgb

[jade fox]

oh

I already had rgb in my case so i didnt really need the platinum one

really good cooler

ugh my wifi is being really slow

[topaz blaze]

i have a question. i cant get an Aio bc it cant fit and i have 3 front mounted fans. Should i get 3 more fans for exhaust?

im not going to overclock so a stock cooler should be fine as a temporary placeholder for the cpu cooler

[burnt goblet]

temp place holder?

it will work just fine long term

[low pumice]

@burnt goblet wait Naed, adding new case fans instead of upgrading cpu cooler as a long term solution..?

Am I understanding this wrong?

[spark scarab]

@low pumice I think Naed was refering to the CPU cooler being a stock one instead of a AIO

Not the case fans

[low pumice]

ah kk

[proper fulcrum]

Will Lian Li's Uni Fan SL120 case fans ever going back into stock?

[low pumice]

@proper fulcrum how are we supposed to know :P

[distant kernel]

Will Lian Li's Uni Fan SL120 case fans ever going back into stock?
@proper fulcrum HEY BACK OFF

THE SECOND THEY BACK I'M BUYING

[proper fulcrum]

...

[distant kernel]

YOU BETTER NOT EVEN LOOK AT A PRODUCT PAGE OF IT

[proper fulcrum]

ummm no need to treat me like that for asking a question... but ok.. whatever...

[distant kernel]

ik joking lol

@proper fulcrum dw kekw

they in stock at microcenter

but only the singlepacks

[proper fulcrum]

online, or in store only

[distant kernel]

both I think

not sure

[proper fulcrum]

cause the fact they work with fewer cables is just awesome, and is a must in my eyes

in store only...

which sucks, cause I live over 300 miles away from the closest micro center stores

[ornate zinc]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4vzv6h/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd15

Is this a good air cooler

?

[low pumice]

@ornate zinc what you using it with?

D15 is godly for performance, just should check compatibility because it's CHONK

[ornate zinc]

Mostly gaming

And some school work

[low pumice]

I mean

what case&ram?

[ornate zinc]

Oh let me show you the list

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/ynfjp2

This my other components

[low pumice]

what the

what is that psu parametric selection lol

@ornate zinc might want to use this instead for the PSU parametric selection. Better PSUs, larger selection.
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Mr1111/saved/ry3RvK

and I think you'd have a better time with a NH-D15s

the one without a second fan

Because TD500 mesh is tight with max height, and you can't move the second fan up to let ram fit.

and uh

be careful with that SSD selection

[ornate zinc]

@ornate zinc might want to use this instead for the PSU parametric selection. Better PSUs, larger selection.
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Mr1111/saved/ry3RvK
@low pumice Ok

What monitor should I get for the list

[low pumice]

you looking for 1080p or 1440p?

[ornate zinc]

1440p

[low pumice]

G27q

lemme pull it up

[burnt goblet]

@low pumice the point was: The stock cooler IS decent enough to use long term. Yes, there are better coolers ofc there is:) But thinking that AIO is actually needed? .... just no. :)

[low pumice]

https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16824012015

@burnt goblet gotcha I misunderstood that, since I thought the question was about the adding 3 case fans

[cold sable]

anyone got those Lian LI connector fans?

[maiden delta]

Is there anyway to check an aio without installing it in a system to make sure it work?

[burnt goblet]

@maiden delta just plug the pump into a header for a pump

[maiden delta]

Alright, thanks

[burnt goblet]

as in, you dont have to physically install it in the case

because what you are primarily interested in is: "does the pump run?"

and you should be able to both hear and feel that

[maiden delta]

Yes, makes sense

[analog surge]

Ok I have a fail question for the experts, where on earth do I find a 4 pin 5v replacement for a Asus duct fan?

[unique comet]

What's more ideal a splitter cable or a fan hub? I'm leaning towards a splitter since I hear many hubs will just run everything on full

[empty sigil]

Ebay

[radiant pebble]

anyone know of some good rgb fans

[light fog]

Just go custom loop.

@radiant pebble CoolerMaster Master fan MF120 Halo

Lots of airflow, quiet, and beautiful.

[ivory jackal]

@radiant pebble https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NCcgCJx9xlg

I watched his video and tried out the brand and is pretty happy with it, I got the pwm moonlight ones in my pc

He links the fans in the description to Amazon

[unique comet]

This might seem like a weird question @burnt goblet but say if i ran a few fan splitters off my mobo, and had like 4 case fans running what kind of wattage draw would i expect from that?

[burnt goblet]

depends on the fans

[hushed flare]

someone please help

if i want to overclock

and i buy a corsair radiator cooler

do i have to have my pc water cooled for it to work

[twin urchin]

uhhh

if you get one of the AiO coolers, it will be watercooled

assuming you mean the H100/115/150

@hushed flare

[hushed flare]

yeah

[twin urchin]

or even H80

[hushed flare]

or maybe the https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RcdFf7/cooler-master-masterliquid-ml240l-rgb-667-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-mlw-d24m-a20pc-r1

instead of the corsair one

like for that does my pc need to be water cooled?

or do i need water for it?

[twin urchin]

you mean do you have to add water?

no

everything is included

hence the common name All-in-One (AiO) for that kind of cooler

[hushed flare]

so i can just slap it on the cpu and install fans in the radiator

[twin urchin]

yes

the manual that comes with it will have all the details

[hushed flare]

dang

so thats a good idea?

[twin urchin]

uh, thats up to you

[agile sail]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N40656Z?tag=pcbuilds101-20&th=1 would you guys recommend these fans?

[twin urchin]

i don't know about those specific ones, but arctic is a reputable brand

[hushed flare]

uphere has some nice ones aswell

[topaz blaze]

is the Cooler Master MASTERLIQUID ML240L RGB V2 65.59 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler good for its price

cooling a 12 core prosser

not overclocked

[kind apex]

its not a bad deal and it can cool that cpu no problem

[twin urchin]

air cooling will be cheaper

but its ok

[coarse herald]

Well if you take the radiator and cost of fans into account compared to an air cooler and fans it's not to far off

Depending on the air cooler and the fans

[twin urchin]

i guess at $80 its a good price for an AiO

was expecting it to be easily $100+

[barren igloo]

how much would it cost to fully water cool a 3080 and a ryzen 9 5900x?

[low pumice]

depends on the kit

anywhere from 400-1000$

[burnt goblet]

@low pumice https://www.techpowerup.com/274136/arctic-announces-the-liquid-freezer-ii-420-aio-liquid-cpu-cooler

[low pumice]

whoa

@burnt goblet price looks nice, but diminishing returns, and limitted support:P

[burnt goblet]

aye aye

just thought of you when i saw the press snippet

[low pumice]

:D

[velvet rain]

Is the arctic liquid freezer ii 240 better than the noctua nh-d15?

They are similar priced (chromax.black) so idk which to get

@low pumice

[burnt goblet]

depends entirely on your needs

i personally prefer air cooling

(for my own personal rigs)

[velvet rain]

My cpu is gonna be the r7 5800x or maybe the r9 5900x

[burnt goblet]

reviews

[velvet rain]

Idk which to get, im new to aios

Never used one before

[burnt goblet]

wait for reviews of the zen3 chips

we dont know enough about how the respond to temp yet

[velvet rain]

Ok

Online reviews say that the arctic barely beats the nh-d15

So imma just go with nh-d15

[twin urchin]

Even NH-D15 might be overkill for that, depending on your overclocking/silence needs

[topaz root]

NH-D15 is overkill unless you’re overclocking but honestly it’s great anyway

No reason you can’t keep your cpu cooler

[low pumice]

NH-D15 is great

because you can keep swapping to new platforms

because Noctua gives free upgrade brackets
https://noctua.at/en/support/mounting-and-upgrade-kits

[topaz blaze]

is 37.3dB loud for a case fan?

[azure crown]

nope

[topaz blaze]

@azure crown i meant for case fans specifically, not in general

[azure crown]

ohhhhh you know what

i dumm

what case fan is it?

[topaz blaze]

be quiet! Pure Wings 2

[coarse herald]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MJGNJB3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SOgOFb47GP9QY?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

A friend recommended this if I wanted to swap out the stock cooler, is there something around the same price that is better or is this good

[twin urchin]

Scythe mugen 5, or be quiet shadow rock 3

[azure crown]

what cpu?

mugen 5 is a bit more expensive

[lament oak]

Is the dark rock pro 4 overpriced?

[twin urchin]

Mugen5 is 1$ less than what he linked to

[azure crown]

no, drp4 is really good

o