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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. Z

    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...
  7. S

    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...
  8. J

    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 :)
  9. M

    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
  10. M

    [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...
  11. 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
  12. T

    [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...
  13. ultra2mh

    [SOLVED] good cooler for ryzen 3900x SOME OC + FULLLOAD

    unfortunately, in the area where I live, there is a limited choice of models air cooler: Le Grand Macho RT liquid: deepcool CASTLE 240 RGB v2 liquid: Corsair Hydro Series H100X which one is better? i want overclock my cpu a bit (like 4.4 ) and run my cpu at full load. i...
  14. N

    [SOLVED] GAMMAXX 400 V2 Ram Clearance

    I'm planning to make my first pc. Its a Gigabyte B450M Gaming with Ryzen 3 3100 + GAMMAXX 400 V2., but i dont know if there is any ram clearance between the cpu cooler and ram. Im planning to install kingston fury 16gb (2x8) on the board. Will there be any problems or is it okay for me to...
  15. J

    [SOLVED] Pump/fan vs leak fail for AIO

    Is it almost gurantted that the aio's fan or pump will fail first before there being a leakage failure? Will an AIOs pump/fan fail around the same time as a normal cpu fan because they have similar warranties? Basically, will an aio be just as safe as a fan if I use them till they stop working?
  16. N

    [SOLVED] Needing help with i9 10900k cooling :(

    Hey! This is my first time wielding such a powerful CPU and I was wondering if my Corsair H150i pro xt is enough ? I expected temps to be lower because I saw on many videos that the same cooler + cpu combo achieved 65-70 Celsius avg in 1-3hrs of Cod Warzone. I played my first hour of Apex...
  17. Moth254KF

    [SOLVED] Wich one is better for a 4790, the Hyper 212 Evo or the Be quiet Pure Rock Slim?

    Hi, this is me :) Wich one is better for a heavy cpu usage (and integrated graphics)? both are in stock and at the same price (A bit of a limit budget) Btw, as a side note... I read theats over here that says the Thermal Take Lite 550w is terrible... Will cause me troubles for a gtx 1660?
  18. bobbyboi

    [SOLVED] Is this thermal paste good to use?

    I recently bought some thermal paste from the brand Duratech. It's a small tube and has a thermal conductivity of 6.5 W/m-k. Is this good enough for the i7-870 with a GAMMAXX 400 cooler?
  19. N

    [SOLVED] Is the Corsair H60 any good?

    Hi all, Here in Australia I can pickup a Corsair H60 to cool my r5 3600 for just $15 more than a Hyper 212 black, is it worth it? Or would the 212 be the better option?
  20. KromeMY

    [SOLVED] Can someone tell me that can i put aio liquid cpu cooler on hp 198e motherboard?

    Motherboard : 198E Or is it depend on what casing you use?
  21. Jeff_120

    Question Stock AMD vs MSI Frozr vs Xigmatek whiz?

    Hello I am getting the Ryzen 5600X tomorrow thanks to a friend PC shop Unfortunetely we don't have a large choice of CPU coolers here in Lebanon, so it will be either to keep the stock Wraith cooler or one of the following, which one is worth to replace the stock cooler? -MSI Frozr L -Xigmatek...
  22. Frazzy

    [SOLVED] whats best cpu cooler for i7 8700k?

    im thinking bout h115i or 100i
  23. Z

    [SOLVED] Crackling sound from H115i cpu cooler 10-30 mins after i start a game?

    Hi everyone! Hope you’ve had a good day! So, basically my problem is that every time I start to play games in about 10-30 mins the cpu cooler (H115i) makes a weird crackling noice. This happens once or twice and then it’s normal again. Before it could happen some hours in to a gaming session...
  24. A

    [SOLVED] Be Quiet! Shadow Rock LP: Changing stock fan for a thinner fan

    The Shadow Rock comes with a 120mmx25mm fan. Just in case I need to replace, can I use a 15mm to do so? (like a noctua A12x15mm. The A12x25mm is expensive here in my country. And be quiet! fans are not easy to find.) I was watching some instalation videos and I dont know if the clipping system...
  25. G

    [SOLVED] Need advice with new cooling

    Hello, im looking for a cpu cooler for my new gaming pc. I would like something with RGB that is reliable and will do the job good. My limit is about £80. I have the asus prime z490-a mobo and i7-10700k and gtx 1070. Any help and advice would be highly appreciated
  26. J

    [SOLVED] Thermal paste smudged after heat sink moved

    So I was building my pc and my stock heatsink wouldn't line up so when I was lining it up the stock thermal paste accidentally smudged against the cpu. I figured it would even out when i squished it down so I kept it, should I go to Best Buy and get new thermal paste to be safe or am I good...
  27. R

    [SOLVED] PC Component Purchasing Assistance

    (just for context I pay everything through a company, thus I don't pay VAT inside the EU) I am currently finding parts to build myself a new PC from scratch. So far I managed to snag a Ryzen 7 3800x (because the price difference between the 3700x on the same site was 20 euro and I am not...
  28. C

    [SOLVED] Ryzen 5600x stock cooler questions

    Hi guys , so I'm here speaking on behalf of my brother whom recently bought his first pc parts for his own computer: ryzen 5600x, 2x8 gb 3200mhz xpg spectrix white, gigabyte aorus b550m elite , ssd a400 kingston 960gb, xpg pylon 750w 80+ bronze psu, case xpg invader white , and I gave him my rx...
  29. deadweight_nero

    [SOLVED] Need help with building first computer for gaming/photoshop/video editing (total noob)

    Can someone help/give advice to help build a pc for gaming, photoshop, and video editing. I want to spend 1500 USD or less (is there a general price range for this like would 1500 make a good machine or can I get away with less). I also want the case big enough where its easy to move parts...
  30. A

    [SOLVED] Is it Noctua l9x65 good enough for a i5 10400 or i7 10700?

    My build is going to be an MATX but I prefer small cooler because I want less stress on the motherboard since its going to be a cheap one. And I dont know how to fix a PC so I will have to move the desktop with the cooler installed. I feel more comfortable with a small factor cooler anyway. I...
  31. N

    [SOLVED] AIO not working, anything to do?

    Hi All A couple of days ago i got a warning when i booted up my PC saying that my CPU fan was not working properly. I didn't think much of it and tried to boot anyways to see if it still worked as normal, which it did. I've been getting this warning each time I've booted for the last couple of...
  32. T

    [SOLVED] Dual fan cpu cooler intake or exhaust?

    My airflow look like this. So my question should I change the CPU fan airflow to both left/right or should I just let it be?
  33. J

    [SOLVED] Coolermaster Hyper 212 Black edition or Corsair A500 for same price?

    Planning on getting a new CPU cooler to match my upgrade to either a 5600 or 5600x in the near future. The A500 is on sale atm and I can get it for ~£35 which is the same price amazon is selling the hyper 212 black edition. I heard that the A500 isnt great at its usually price range, but at...
  34. J

    Question Will I be able to re-use my 7 year old CPU Cooler on Ryzen 5000

    Upgrading my rig from 7 years ago soon, hopefully to a Ryzen 5000 series CPU coming from my i5 4670k. I don't know if AMD will include a cooler with their new cpus but my current cooler is a Hyper 212 Evo that is still giving me pretty good temps to this day so was thinking of just re-using it...
  35. F

    Question Will the noctua nh-u12a cooler allow the rams to fit?

    I’m just starting to research PC components and I want help with the cpu cooler, I chose team red and I went with the Asus ROG Strix x570-I gaming motherboard, I’d like to install the Corsair vengeance RGB pro, but I fear that the ram sticks might touch the cpu cooler so I went with the Corsair...
  36. A

    [SOLVED] Better alternatives to Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition ?

    I need a cooler, and i was thinking about the cooler master hyper 212 black edition: https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/coolers/cpu-air-coolers/hyper-212-evo/ I can't get one bigger than this, this is really at the limit. Do you think there's a better cooler on amazon.it with a similar price?
  37. Awesomlego

    [SOLVED] Best 155mm CPU cooler?

    I currently have a Corsair H115i (slightly older one but not like super old), but it just isn't keeping up at the noise levels I want and I've been having issues with the fans/pump working with iCue. The whole experience of using an AIO has not been great, so I think I want to go to an air...
  38. tomasnuno

    Question PC won`t start after replacing CPU cooler

    Hi everyone, this is my first post here so sorry if i´m not in the right cathegory or something. I was talkin to my friend yesterday. He bought a new cpu cooler to replace his amd stock one (ryzen 3600). I helped him change it and re apply thermal paste via FaceTime. After the instalation, his...
  39. G

    [WTS] Crucial MX 500 1TB SSD--$85.00 shipped

    Crucial MX 500 1TB SSD. Used for on year, will wipe clean before shipping. I have gone to all M.2 PCI-e and the cases I'm using don't have 2.5" drive slots. $85.00 Shipped
  40. A

    [SOLVED] Will i be able to use a CRYORIG H7?

    Hey! thanks a bunch for checking this out. i was wondering if the CRYORIG H7 would be compatible with my stuff, i have team t force delta rgb ram, my case is a cooler master masterbox q300p, i have a ryzen 5 3600 currently using stock cooler, my mobo is an asus prime b450ma csm and i have a...