Hello all,
I built a gaming computer (general details in my signature) this past September, and I have the nagging feeling that my Cooler Master V8 GTS just isn't cutting it in terms of cooling. I know what you're thinking. In my defense, I was still somewhat new to computers and the V8 GTS was the only cooler I could find with the proper TDP capacity and it looked just plain cool.
Back to the main topic here. Obviously, the FX-9590 is an absolute hothouse of a CPU (I bought the V8 and the 9590 at the same time. I know what I did.) With that being said, I have been searching for an alternative cooling unit / method.
Here are the candidates:
1. Noctua NH-D15
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608045&cm_re=noctua_d15-_-35-608-045-_-Product
2. Cooler Master Nepton 280L
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103198&cm_re=cooler_master_nepton_280L-_-35-103-198-_-Product
3. Corsair Hydro Series H110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181035&cm_re=corsair_h110-_-35-181-035-_-Product
4. NZXT Kraken x61
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835146042&cm_re=nzxt_water_cooler-_-35-146-042-_-Product
My rig is housed in an NZXT Phantom full tower case, and I'm starting to think I might need to transplant my rig's innards into a different case. Any input on that line of thinking is welcome. Seriously people, I'm just spit-balling here, open to all kinds of answers. Thanks to all who weigh in on my situation.
Best regards,
CRS10114
I built a gaming computer (general details in my signature) this past September, and I have the nagging feeling that my Cooler Master V8 GTS just isn't cutting it in terms of cooling. I know what you're thinking. In my defense, I was still somewhat new to computers and the V8 GTS was the only cooler I could find with the proper TDP capacity and it looked just plain cool.
Back to the main topic here. Obviously, the FX-9590 is an absolute hothouse of a CPU (I bought the V8 and the 9590 at the same time. I know what I did.) With that being said, I have been searching for an alternative cooling unit / method.
Here are the candidates:
1. Noctua NH-D15
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608045&cm_re=noctua_d15-_-35-608-045-_-Product
2. Cooler Master Nepton 280L
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103198&cm_re=cooler_master_nepton_280L-_-35-103-198-_-Product
3. Corsair Hydro Series H110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181035&cm_re=corsair_h110-_-35-181-035-_-Product
4. NZXT Kraken x61
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835146042&cm_re=nzxt_water_cooler-_-35-146-042-_-Product
My rig is housed in an NZXT Phantom full tower case, and I'm starting to think I might need to transplant my rig's innards into a different case. Any input on that line of thinking is welcome. Seriously people, I'm just spit-balling here, open to all kinds of answers. Thanks to all who weigh in on my situation.
Best regards,
CRS10114