cooling

Forum discussion tagged with cooling.
  1. borri10

    Question Front case fan mounting

    Hello, i was wondering, is there any rule to mounting my front case fans. Does it matter if i install it inside the bracket or outside of it? The case came with case fans pre installed which were mounted outside of the bracket which am switching out. Would like to fit them on the inside of the...
  2. J

    Question Is it smart to do this ?

    i have a Ryzen 7800X3D CPU with an NZXT X63 Kraken 240mm AIO connected to the top of my case as an exhaust. i want better cooling for my cpu as it sits pretty hot and i want to know if its a good idea to get a arctic freezer III pro 360mm and hook it up to the front of the case as it would fit...
  3. F

    Question 3080ti after fixing, temps are normal?

    Hi, im running a 3080ti Gigabyte Eagle OC in a spare rig. The case is a chinesium Azza Iris 330 but it has plenty airflow and 5 fans This card had artifracting and had to be REPAIRED with vrams replaced. Im testing it after getting it back from the technician: After 10ish minutes of furmark the...
  4. P

    Question Air Cooling My Gaming Rig - New to CFM and Cooling

    My goal is to optimize the cooling performance of your PC setup. I am absoultely new to CFMs and case cooling. I don't want to overclock anything. I just want a reliable net positive airflow and cooling. My PC's primary use will be gaming. I’ve been working towards achieving a target of...
  5. Wimpy Mike

    Question Sudden fan rattling from AIO when the PC is under load

    The title pretty much says all. After downloading Apex, my fans (specifically the left one) on my AIO started to rattle. When I gently press down on the center, the noise goes away, but slowly returns if I play. And then now it rattles whenever I do basic stuff for a split second, like opening a...
  6. aminvai

    Question Cooler Master V6 GT ?

    hello everyone, I have Cooler Master V6 GT paired with a 9700KF CPU, and I planned to upgrade to a 13/14th gen CPU. Is that compatible with newer socket like LGA1700 ?
  7. ItzEcliptikz

    Question Ryzen 9800X3D idle & gaming temps ?

    Good evening, folks! Was wondering if anyone else has encountered this phenomenon. The idle temps on my Ryzen 9800X3D are anywhere between 41-45c in desktop, which I know is typical for this chip. When gaming, however, my temps will only shoot up to 49-51c, while gaming at 2k 144hz with...
  8. Y

    Question Foam on laptop coolers. What's the correct naming and where to find replacement?

    Hello, Recently I've been cleaning and testing old laptops and discovered some kind of foam strips glued to cooling systems. The foam disintegrated the moment I've touch it) While on Lenovo G500 it served as cushion between radiator and bottom case, on the Acer Aspire One it was used as a wall...
  9. R

    Question Fan Swap Plan for Phantom Spirit

    Hey guys, I found out that the Phantom Spirit 120 Evo comes with Thermalright TL-C12B V2 fans. And, according to Cybernetic rating, these fans are Titanium in “Airflow” and Bronze in “Static Pressure”. AFAIK static pressure is more critical for CPU coolers and airflow is more critical for case...
  10. K

    Question Does bigger card = run cooler ?

    The Gigabyte 5070 WINDFORCE SFF vs ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5070 SOLID. These two cards are at a good price right now in the UK, around £500. My main concern is sound for this upgrade. My old Gigabyte 2080 Gaming OC runs hot and loud. I haven't found much info for those two specifically on...
  11. AndGarP7

    Question best fan and aio connection?

    hello everyone, i have a problem with my system: MB: asus rog x870e hero cpu: amd 9800x3d aio: asus rog ryujin iii extreme fans on aio radiator: x3 a12-25 pwm noctua (top exit) rear fan: a14 pwm noctua (rear exit) front fans: supplied with hyperior case (front entry) I can't read the fan...
  12. WingsandClouds

    Question Very warm air around PC when idle or gaming ?

    Hiya, Had the pc since 2019, so reasonable old (as PCs go). 2 fans at front, one at top from the liquid cooler and 1 output in rear. Just air around the pc is rather warm so wondering if it just needs a hardware update or anything. It is at the back of my desk between my old monitor and a...
  13. R

    Question Cooling Server

    Yo, im in the making of a rackmounted server. I am using s Supermicro SC826 and I was wondering a little about the cooling. So I have switched the 3 original 7000rpm fans for 3 noctua 2200rpm. The motherboard and cpu are Supermicro x10SRH-CLN4F with a Xeon E5-2650 V4. It has a SNK-P0048PS with...
  14. dansdiy

    Question Blocked PSU Fan - - adding side fans ?

    Hey everyone, this is my first post. Been lurking for a longtime and it seemed like a good place to post a question like this. I'm building a 2U server (with a custom chassis - using 3D printed parts and a 2U rack mount shelf) for my homelab and while deliberating power supply options just...
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    Question alienware aurora r8 running too hot after installing msi ventus 2x rtx 4060 ti

    cpu- i7-9700k @ 4..2 32gb hyperx ddr4 @ 2800 msi ventus 2x rtx 4060 ti 8gb 850w gold rated psu one top, front, and rear fan I recently upgraded to the 4060 ti from the dell 2080 single blower since I had to have a 2 fan model that is below 11" long and 4.8" high and that is all that is...
  16. DN1

    Question Cpu Core Temperature Difference Of 36 C at 8% load

    1) Is it normal for there to be a 36 Celsius difference between cores 2) At 8% usage the cpu is at 80 Celsius and 98 to 100+ Celsius at 100% is there a problem with the cooler and if there is how can it be fixed as the cpu is only at 100w tdp 5.3ghz CPU: i7 14700f CPU cooler: thermalright...
  17. W

    Question CPU Fan Loud Rattle + High CPU Temp when under Load

    Hi Guys, i have had this problem for a while now, that my CPU Cooling starts to rattle when the CPU is under load. I checked the temperature, and it was very high (as you can see in the video). I wonder if it's a bad setting or if the cooling just doesn't work properly. Today I changed the...
  18. AsheRexxed

    Question CPU is overheating - - - did I install the cooler wrong or is the BIOS not set right ?

    My computer's CPU has been overheating and turning off and freezing, I've tried everything, we bought a new cooler, set fan and pump to max, the last thing I did was change my BIOS setting from PMW to DC mode after I had a huge crash and the CPU debug light came on. If this doesn't fix the issue...
  19. Danieldsax25

    Question Balanced system?

    I’d like to know if any of these components could cause problems in high-end gaming on my 1440p 240hz ultra wide monitor. Asus proart OC RTX 4080 super AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ASRock PG riptide b650 mATX Mobo G.Skill trident Z5 Neo 32 GB DDR5 RAM 970 Evo plus 2TB ThermalTake versa H18 mATX chassis...
  20. K

    Question AIO connections to motherboard for RGB Control - Phanteks NV5 ?

    Recently built a new PC and struggling how to get my Phanteks case RGBs, and Artic Liquid Freezer iii 360 connected correctly. Could someone provide me with what cables and connections from the Mobo (b650 ROG Strix e-gaming) hooked up correctly? I'd also like some guideance on where I plug in my...
  21. T-Bird1

    Question Arctic Freezer 280 wont fit at the top of case due to motherboard

    I have a Lian-Li ATX O11 Air Mini, and I wish to place the radiator at the top of the case but I cannot because of the motherboard's VRM cooling or whatever it is, anything I can do to mitigate this? I heard there was something especially for this situation but I don't remember what it was...
  22. A

    Question Lian Li Lancool 216 or the ANTEC NX416L for better cooling?

    Hello, I'm between two options here, I like the looks of both cases but I have seen many more reviews for the Lancool 216 and how good of a case it is, but barely any reviews for the Antec one, it's also cheaper than the Lancool. I'm not sure which one to choose for better cooling, I will use a...
  23. ShyGuy873

    Question Is the deepcool Morpheus good and what config is best?

    Hello, I’m thinking of buying the deepcool Morpheus because it’s 420mm radiator support and 200mm fan support and I’m wondering if putting fans on the fan slots next to the motherboard would help the cooling or not. I’m not sure since it could disrupt the flow direction of the other fans so I’m...
  24. Nik_Rian

    Question Small dent on the underside of the cpu heatsink

    I recently bought the parts to build a completely new computer, and today the last missing part arrived, which was the processor cooler (I had already bought one, but had to return it because of an error on the store's website, the cooler wasn't compatible). But now with the new cooler I have a...
  25. F

    Question Cooling Help from a upgraded build

    I recently upgraded my PC, and while it’s running smoothly, I’ve noticed my CPU temperatures are higher than I expected. My CPU idles at around 55°C, and under load, it goes up to 75°C. This seems within safe limits, but I’d like to reduce the temps for better efficiency and longevity...
  26. Ahmeddux

    Question Cooling and Overclocking i7-14700K

    Hello guys, i just updated from core i5 to the lastet core i714700k, im not getting the results i expected to be honest also the cpu some times goes to 100c, in no use status the temp is 35c average, i tested the cpu in intel exu i get score of 10650, and throttled cpu, is this a manufacturer...
  27. rorunoa

    Question cpu overheating and cooling problems

    Hey everyone, I purchased a new CPU not too long ago with a Corsair H60x, originally the cooler worked fine (I think) but when I turned off the computer and turned it back on the cooling just magically got worse. My idle temps are incredibly high (usually sitting on 80 idle with nothing running)...
  28. A

    Question Help with Optimal Fan-Speed Curve for a Ryzen 9800X3D ?

    Hi everyone I've recently built this new build and I think my 4 CASE fans are way to loud right now. AIO (Liquid Freezer 360 iii) Fans seem to be alright. Maybe someone can help me out. For my current setting, I have the AIO "pump+fans" attached with one single cable to the "CPU_Fan1" on the...
  29. Nuginugraha

    Question I repasted my laptop three times, and the temps are not getting any better

    Hi folks, so I have an Asus TUF FX506 laptop and I figured its been 2 years since I bought it and in the name of longevity I wanted to change the thermal paste. So I bought some Kryonaut from TG, repasted it -- realised I made a mistake and the temps didnt get any better(in fact it got worse a...
  30. ViviOrni

    Question NZXT KRAKEN 240 RGB problem

    Hi im back with another fan problem! The CPU temp counter will randomly switch from 23 to 00 and then the fans start spinning very fast. Is this a hardwarw issue or is it because it briefly detects no fluid? Thanks regardless!
  31. Westley The questionnair.

    Question Best spot for fan under gpu in Sama IMO1 PRO?

    So I just transferred my components to the Sama IMO1 PRO case and the temps for my GPU are 4 degrees hotter than they were, both at idle and max load. I have an Asrock Challenger RX 6650 xt (picture below) and was wondering if I should put the case fan I have under it more to the right side of...
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    Question 10900K to 100°C on optimized defaults

    For the past three years, I had my CPU overclocked to 5GHz, and it ran flawlessly. When idle, temperatures hovered around 45°C, and under maximum load, they typically peaked at 80°C, occasionally spiking to 90°C but only briefly. Under normal load, the temps were around 60°C. However, this...
  33. Zachtothh

    Question Fans connected to AIO Super Loud

    Liao li alc 360 Hey Everyone! I recently build a pc, something annoying I have noticed is the fans on mounted on the AIO I have ramp up super loud, then immediately ramp down. This happens whenever I perform a simple task on the computer such as opening an application, booting up a game or even...
  34. B

    Question my case needs exhaust fan or intake fan? don't have knowledge on cooling (components getting hotter when case closed)

    View: https://imgur.com/a/mMNYvXK my RX 580 2048sp gets hotter and probably other components too when case is closed, i want to close it so i can put it down and not fear children or cats touching the inside of it from what i read online and all that, an exhaust fan would do the job but if i...
  35. Ajayvasanth

    Question Can I OC RTX 3060 at 185W?

    Hi All 👋🏻, I have an Asus Dual RTX 3060 OC V2. The card was hitting 90°C at 100% power due to bad thermal paste. I was throttling the card to run at 90% power and hitting 81°C for 5 months. (Score 4880). (160W) Performance sucked. Then now I took a huge risk and repasted the card with Arctic...
  36. O

    Question Has anyone heard of or used MJ M12 Thermal Paste?

    Hello, Has anyone heard of or used MJ M12 Thermal Paste? I want to know if it's any good. Thank you.
  37. happyguy14

    Question Why is my pre built so loud?

    HP Victus 15L-TG02. RTX 3060 Ti and i5 12th gen. It was already loud when I bought it two years ago but I got an Arctic fan to replace the stock case fan which didn't really change anything. Whenever I'm playing games, the case fan is the only one to start spinning fast and being loud. Usually...
  38. CabbagePatch23

    Question 120mm fans in 140mm mount possible?

    I am interested in buying the corsair AF120 fans for my pc however, my case (Kolink inspire K12) has 140mm mounts, And i havent quite found any 140mm fans that seem good to me (Mainly price reasons), and i would really like to be able to use those fans for my case and im not sure if my case can...
  39. D

    Question I think my AIO pump may be dead - - - - is it hard to change it ?

    So I bought this PC like 9 months ago ,but not I encounter a big problem. My CPU seems to heat up up to 90C while gaming(only LoL) and sometimes idle at 70-80 C. I emailed the site where I bought my PC from and they suggested I should update my BIOS. I did it and it didn't solve [. Went...
  40. G

    [SOLVED] Help with Intel CPU cooling (Solved)

    So i found and was planning on buying a Arctic freezer 36 for my Intel I7 11700F. I read a little more and found out that the freezer 36 is compatible with LGA1700 sockets but my CPU socket looks to be a LGA1200 socket. I was wondering if i can buy the freezer 36 and still use it on my current...