How cool is cool enough?

[rayden54]

I've got my computer's fans set to quiet mode. I could easily turn them up if I'm running too warm, but I find the noise they make to be grating*.

Basically, I want to know what a good temp is for every day use. If I'm below that, I'll leave the fans alone. If not, I'll try playing with the settings a bit.

Thanks.

*They're not really loud per se. The fish tank is loud. The fans make this high pitched whirring that I find particularly annoying.

 

[yoyodolo]

35c on idle and 55-60c on load

 

[Jameson Clark]

depends on the components of your pc, different models have different heat tolerances

edit: but those temps are fine for all really

 

[DarkSable]

35c on idle and 55-60c on load

Maybe, except where I live, 35c is only a few degrees above ambient during most of the summer.

Instead of that, how 'bout we go with "Roughly 10c over ambient" at idle, with a delta-T of no more than 30c, not to exceed a total of about 85c maximum if you want to play it safe.

 

[avarice]

If all else fails you could try methods to quieting down the fans for when you turn them up. you can place rubber gaskets between the fan and the case - to help isolate vibration. Also you can use sound dampening material inside the case - just be careful of restricting airflow.

 

[CompuTronix]

What is your ambient?

AMD or Intel?

 

[rayden54]

Intel. 4670k. Ambient: Thermostat says 77 so I think that's 25 C?

HWMonitor says has got readings from 32 to 36 except the AUXTIN which is 40.

I don't think rubber gaskets would help. It's the whirring of the fan blades that's making the annoying sound.