Going from a X3380 to the current tech is different. I just want stable, fast, top of the line like I did back in 2009. OCing for bragging rights (or whatever) was never then or what I want now, but I do want the rest to replace this 13 YO referenced build on my new. Seemed more appropriate to address my CPU ignorance here.
Morning folks. It's time for me to build a new system and it's been a while so all help will be appreciated. Current build for reference: x3380 @3.16 GHz GA-EP45-UD3R (rev. 1.1) GeForce GTX-295 8GB OCZ Reaper HPC DDR2-800 (4x2) WD1002FBSY 1000W PC Antec P182 case It took me months to...
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Thank you for ALL previous, current and future comments and recommendations.
BTW geofelt, how's that NH-D15 doing on your i9-12900k? I only ask because I will soon have to decide between liquid and air.
Actually, it is a NH-D15s.
The s variant is the high compatibility version.
In normal usage, I never hear it. The pc on the side of my desk.
Under testing loads, like the cpu-Z stress test, I will see three cores reach 100c.
No doubt there is some throttling going on for only those three cores, but the chip keeps running.
The cpu fan will run at 1500 rpm which is really not noisy.
My two 140mm front case intakes run at 800 RPM, I suppose they could do more.
In actual use, like for games, it is hard to push all cores so the chip normally really loafs.
The potential capability of any cooler is determined by the cooling fin volume it has.
NH-D15 twin stack will have about the same fin volume as a 280 aio radiator.
And, you need good case airflow to feed either type of cooler.
In summary, I am pleased.