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    Question Question about CPU cooler fan depth

    Hi, I have a question. I'm was looking to buy NZXT Aer P120 coolers, and I saw they were 26mm in depth. Now the CPU cooler I already have has a fan that is 25mm in depth. Do you think that there might be some problems or will it mount without any problems? The cooler in question if anyone is...
  2. Verybusy44

    [SOLVED] cpu cooler and cpu temperature issue

    i7 9700k 3060ti z390 a pro have 2 case fans not overclocked, playing cpu/gpu usage heavy video game and cpu temperature 60~70, even 80 sometimes. (i have maxed fan speed all time) https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07H1VZ11F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is cpu fan im...
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    [SOLVED] Ryzen 7 5800x high idle and load temps

    So i recently built a new rig with a ryzen 7 5800x and this thing idles at 60+ degrees. I've got a CM Masterair MA410M on it right now, plus 7 case fans. I also remounted the cooler with better thermal paste already. I know that's not uncommon for this chip to run a bit hot due to its design...
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    [SOLVED] Weird Dark/Scorch mark on Thermal paste,Cooler, CPU IHS

    View: https://imgur.com/a/SCsjERT CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 Cooler: Cryorig M9 Plus MOBO: Asus B450-F Gaming II Thermal paste used then: Cryorig CP15 (Maybe Expired) (Under the 3600 writing is where the mark is) 2 weeks after upgrading i was seeing abnormal-ish temps (Abnormal-ish Temps 55-60...
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    [SOLVED] backplate making contact with motherboard?

    For reference this thread has a picture that uses the exact sam motherboard and cpu cooler backplate as me: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/metal-backplate-of-cpu-cooler-touching-motherboard-ok-or-not.3703293/ I was building a PC for my friend and it didn't work so we brought it to a...
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    [SOLVED] CPU cooler for AMD Ryzen 7 3700X

    I am building a new system using an AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, an MSI MPG X570 Gaming Plus AM4 ATX mobo, a Lian Li LANCOOL II Mid-Tower Case, a Gigabyte Geforce GTX 1050 2GB GDDR5 128 Bit PCI-E Graphic Card and a Corsair CX750M PSU. Is it OK to use the stock AMD Wraith Prism cooler that shipped with the...
  7. scaifey

    Question CPU Cooler keeps making this noise

    Video link: https://kapwi.ng/c/PjgEHEYVAk Started happening since I got a new cooler installed recently, happens more often when playing CPU intensive games, people who installed it says it's caused by fan spinning fast but it occasionally happens even when the air nosie of the fan is quiet...
  8. Txtdawgs72

    [SOLVED] CPU Temps high on my i9 10850k

    I am having real issues when I do any video digitizing. Sometimes when gaming, but it is usually only when I am pushing the CPU with creation content. Here are some examples: Idle Temps HandBrake Temps - The real issue COD Temps My Setup: Corsair ICUE 4000X Mid-Tower ATX Case Gigabyte...
  9. Allame

    [SOLVED] Ryzen 5 3600 CPU cooler for gaming +8 hours a day ?

    I have 2 options here : GAMMAXX 400 pro For 43 USD Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240L? 120 USD whats your recommendation, and how much the temp should be when it heavy for gaming ? note: I'm not thinking to overclock it.
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    [SOLVED] Cpu cooler under £60

    Hi, I am looking to buy a CPU cooler for my gaming pc. The CPU temperature is at 73-celsius degrees but it reaches 95-celsius degrees when I play games for 10 minutes. Currently, I am using the stock CPU cooler and the 2 fans that came with the case. Here is the spec of the build: CPU: Ryzen...
  11. uzzair

    [SOLVED] AIO does not improve cooling

    i recently replaced my snowman CPU Cooler with a new aio, its ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240. But it seems to not improve my cpu temps Below are the max temps when i was using my snowman cpu cooler : https://ibb.co/bzrHfFC and below are the max temps with the new aio : https://ibb.co/DRB5g2p AIO...
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    [SOLVED] My case doesn't support aio radiator on top.

    Hi, Im building my first gaming pc. So in short... My cpu case doesn't support aio liquid cooler on upper side because of low space. And the cpu case comes with 4 pre installed fans (3 on front side and 1 on on rear side) so if want to install an aio on front side should i have to replace...
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    [SOLVED] Super hot I7 8700

    Hi guys, so i upgraded from an i5 8400 to an i7 8700 not so long ago, after buying a new cooler the tx3 evo, which kept my i5 VERY cool. However when used with my i7, in most games it runs at around 80 degrees or even tipping over, so its abit worrying i would like it to be around 60 really. I'm...
  14. Roxifellian

    [SOLVED] Is the ASRock z590 Pro4 worth upgrading?

    Hi so I'm building a new pc after a few users suggested that I upgrade instead of just slapping a 3070 in my 2015 rig. Here is what I have so far: - i7 11700k - 16gb (2x8gb) Vengeance Pro (RGB) 3600mhz - ASRock z590 Pro4 - EVGA Supernova 750 GT - Noctua NH-U12S - Thermaltake view 71 TG...
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    Question 3 and 4 Point Connector

    I recently began working on my first PC and things seemed to have been going alright, but it has got to a point where I can continue, but I wanted some input on if it works. The fans have a 3-hole base that has to connect to the motherboard and read that it needed to go into CHA_FAN1, but that...
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    [SOLVED] Temps in mid-80's on Prime95 a cause for concern with 10600K?

    Prime95 v30.3.1 12 threads Small FFTs Disable AVX2, Disable AVX i5-10600K with the Reeven Justice: https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/7169/reeven-justice-rc-1204-cpu-cooler-review/index.html Motherboard is Z590 Gigabyte Gaming X. Case is mesh with 4xfans (2 front, 1 rear, 1 top/rear). Temps...
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    [SOLVED] CPU cooler argb right connector

    hi , Can I connect the argb of the Vetroo V5 cpu cooler to any of my LED sockets in my motherboard , or there´s a specific one ?? I´ve read the manual and seems that I can connect to anyone , But I am asking here to be sure of that . Motherboard is a Gigabyte b450 Gaming X . I wil let the...
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    [SOLVED] Accidentally Touched AMD CPU Fan Thermal Paste

    Hello, Recently, my AMD Ryzen 5 processor have just arrived and i was going to look inside, making sure everything is fine. but when i take the cooler fan outside, i accidentally touch the thermal paste. I asked my friend for advice but he said it won't be a problem. But as i google this...
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    [SOLVED] CPU cooler recommendation for limited vertical space situation ?

    Hello Everyone: Problem: Following the apparent death of my liquid cooler, I am in the market for a quality replacement. However, the major hurdle (for an air cooler at least) is the "vertical" space I have for installation (the space between the first PCI-E card and the top of the case)...
  20. RajTheGeek

    [SOLVED] Need help!!...ARCTIC Freezer 34 Esports Duo or Noctua U12S chromax black?

    Hello there, I'm planning to buy a cpu air cooler for my system. Here's my specs: Ryzen 3 3100 MSI B450 TOMAHAWK MAX Corsair CX 550W GTX 1060 I live in India so our ambient temps are pretty high especially in summer(45C+). Also my AMD stock cooler is starting to make soo much noise. Now I have...
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    [SOLVED] Do I Need Better Cooling?

    Hello all! I recently upgraded to a Ryzen 9 3900x from a Ryzen 7 2700x. On my 2700x, I just used the included Wraith Prism cooler and managed to cool my CPU pretty well. So when I decided to upgrade, I figured I'd need to go with a beefier CPU cooler. However, I decided to install the 3900x...
  22. FastGamingYT

    [SOLVED] Coolermaster hyper 212 LED vs Aerocool Cylon 4 ARGB

    I've been wanting to get a new cpu cool and I have those 2 options right now for pretty much the same price. I like the Aerocool for the looks but not sure if the hyper 212 is more reliable or something
  23. FastGamingYT

    [SOLVED] Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED replacement mounting bracket

    I got a Hyper 212 LED for a pretty cheap price but turns out it does not have the mounting bracket. I do have a Asus Prime B450-Plus motherboard, which means I need a mounting bracket for AM4 but I have no idea where I could get one or which would work. Is there a universal one? This is what I...
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    [SOLVED] How to connect multiple argb peripherals to the motherboard?

    Hello guys , Motherboard - MSI B550 Gaming Carbon WIFI Argb Headers slot ( JRainbow) - 2 slots Cabinet - Antec NX800 LED Strip - DEEPCOOL RGB 200 PRO Argb , I wanted to know how to connect multiple ARGB devices , currently I have both slot used , one slot for cabinet fans , other slot for...
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    [SOLVED] One sensor on my cpu cooler is faulty?

    I have ryzen 5 1600x and a prism cooler. I went to the bios to change my cooler speeds manualy. In the bios I saw that the cpu was at 70degrees which cant be real honestly so I opened HW monitor and like every sensor on the cpu showed 30-40 degrees and one sensor showed 90 degrees at idle and my...
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    [SOLVED] Should I buy Cooler Master H410R or Hyper 212 Turbo ?

    I need a cooler and my eyes are on Hyper 212 Turbo but it isn't available and is out of stock everywhere. Only H410R is available. So problem is should i wait for Hyper 212 Turbo or buy H410R and keep it. Because I'm not going to be able to buy a new cooler for a long time because i also need...
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    [SOLVED] Will i be able to use nh-d15 with corsair rgb ram?

    Im have been thinking of buying a nh-d15 but i have not idea if it will fit with my ram Specs; Case: tg6 gpu: rtx 2060 Ram: corsair ddr4 rgb 3600 mhz Cpu: i7 9700kf mobo: msi z390 a pro
  28. _dawn_chorus_

    [SOLVED] Metal backplate of CPU cooler touching motherboard - Ok or not?

    Its clearly how this CPU cooler is designed but I was under the impression metal making contact with the motherboard is a very bad thing. As you can see in the attached pics the backplate which on my other coolers was a plastic material is all black painted metal and while it has plastic washers...
  29. UserTom

    [SOLVED] i7 11700k AIO fan placement

    Hi, I bought a Lian Li GALAHAD AIO 240 RGB, a Lian Li lancool II mesh RGB black tempered glass ATX case that comes with 3 intake fans in the front and I also bought a 120mm exhaust fan for the rear. How would you setup the AIO fans, intake, exhaust? I do not have the products already but I...
  30. J

    [SOLVED] does the noctua nh-d15 have the clearance for the z590 aorus elite ax?

    I don't have the parts, they're sitting in my pcpartpicker right now, but i wanted to ask first before buying the parts. I'm wondering if the Noctua NH-D15 cpu cooler's outside fan has the clearance over the left side of the Z590 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard. I saw a similar post regarding...
  31. papercuz

    [SOLVED] Is my CPU supposed to be hotter than my GPU?

    My specs: GPU: RX580 series 8gb CPU: AMD R5 5600x 6 cores RAM: CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL16 DIMM, Black (CMW32GX4M2E3200C16) PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 GA, 80 Plus Gold 850W, Fully Modular, Eco Mode, 10 Year Warranty, Includes Power ON Self Tester, Compact 150mm Size...
  32. papercuz

    Question Why does my PC restart when playing games? AIO COOLER Cause???

    I was playing rainbow six siege my GPU temperature was 41 Celsius but my CPU was 60 Celsius. But all of a sudden my pc restarted??? I’m a 100% sure my AIO cooler is properly connected and installed?? I even check in BIOS mode to see the AIO RPM. And it was 3000 RPM. This is a Lian li Gahalad...
  33. Griffyn

    [SOLVED] Noctua NH-L9i RAM clearance

    I'm looking into possibly doing a Mini ITX build in the DAN A4-SFX, and I've seen a lot of people recommend the Noctua NH-L9i as a great cooler, but I'm not sure if it will fit with the RAM I have in a Mini ITX system. I'm going to use an older CPU and RAM I have, so the RAM is the Corsair...
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    Question Whole PC cooling upgrade

    Hello everyone. I am thinking about upgrading the whole cooling of my PC (new case, gpu and cpu coolers + additional fans). My current specs: Case: Zalman Z11 plus (one fan is dead, and another one is dying i guess...) CPU: Ryzen 5 5600x (with stock cooler) motherboard: MSI MAG MORTAR B550M...
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    Question Cpu Cooler height issue

    My case is Cooler Master MB511, and motherboard is B450 Tomahawk max. It can support max height of 165mm for cpu cooler as per spec sheet (Specifications) I am looking for Deepcool AS500. It has good reviews and want to pair it with my Ryzen 5 3600 (upgrading soon to 5600X) As per the spec...
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    Question Will my CORSAIR HYDRO SERIES H110I fit on the new LGA120 socket?

    Hello, I want to upgrade my cpu to the new I9 -11900K and would like to buy a ASUS ROG Strix Z590-E Gaming motherboard for it. However I'm not sure if my CPU cooler will fit it. (CORSAIR HYDRO SERIES H110I GTX EXTREME PERFORMANCE) Would be great if someone could help me out! Thank you in advance :)
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    Question Upgrade CPU cooler

    Hi Toms hardware. I have a arctic freezer 11 lp CPU cooler and I want to buy a New CPU cooler, but I dont know which i shall chosse can you Guys recommend one Thats make low noise but at same cool very good your CPU while gaming
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    [SOLVED] Removing stock AM4 cooler from Ryzen 5 5600x

    So i've seen a few horror stories of trying to remove the cooler and ripping the cpu out with it, i took some thermal paste off it accidently when i installed it a few days ago so its running a bit hot and to fix this i've ordered a replacement improved cpu cooler and thermal paste but im a bit...
  39. ultra2mh

    [SOLVED] Corsair H100x or ASUS TUF LC 240

    hi what is best choice for amd ryzen 9 3900x to keep temperature low (gaming and overclock) ASUS TUF Gaming LC 240 RGB Aura Sync CPU Liquid Cooler OR Corsair Hydro Series H100x High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler thankyou
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    [SOLVED] Do my fans need to be same specification in Multi-Fan CPU Cooler?

    Hello, I recently completed a build in a Phanteks P400a with a R5 5600X and soon to be a 3080 Founders Edition. I am using a gelid phantom CPU cooler with 2x 120mm 1600rpm 60CFM 2 static pressure fans. I decided that I want to swap out one of these cpu fans to something with a bit of RGB...