CPU Thermal Paste

[TheRedHurricane]

I built my computer yesterday and it was running fine. Today I noticed that my CPU cooler (cryiorig h7) was slightly ajar so i rotated it. Now the CPU fan is quite louder than it was previously. Would rotating the cooler have such an adverse effect. Is it in my head????

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I own 2 of those coolers slightly moving it shouldn't make it louder.

 

[TheRedHurricane]

I own 2 of those coolers slightly moving it shouldn't make it louder.

You seem fairly adept at this, hence why I am asking you this question. Do you know of anything else that could so drastically impact the noise after only about 20 hours? I would also like to add that I also tightened the cooler after I rotated it, just in case that makes a difference.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

How are the temps ? It has a fairly quiet fan shouldn't be loud at all.

 

[TheRedHurricane]

How are the temps ? It has a fairly quiet fan shouldn't be loud at all.

I am using ASUS AISuiteIII to monitor this. The average temp is between 33 - 37 degrees idle and fan speed is between 300 and 450 rpm.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Sounds about right cooler must be mounted correctly , how much louder does it seem?

 

[TheRedHurricane]

Sounds about right cooler must be mounted correctly , how much louder does it seem?

Before it was almost not audible, now it is a constant presence. Could it have something to do with a change in location? I moved it from a different table, and although it is the same distance from me, could the wall behind it be having some affect?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No it shouldn't , the Cryorig fan on the H7 shouldn't be that prominent , I cab barely here mine.

 

[TheRedHurricane]

No it shouldn't , the Cryorig fan on the H7 shouldn't be that prominent , I cab barely here mine.

How far away do you keep your computer from you? Mine is about 2-3 feet away from me on my desk.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

My computer is 3 feet from me.

 

[TheRedHurricane]

My computer is 3 feet from me.

I have Fractal Design Mini C w/ Window. Does your case have a window?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes it does its a CORSAIR C70 with a smoke window mod.