NZXT G10 with R9 280x Vapor-x OC (Dual cooler)

[An AFK User]

Going to buy the H55 and G10. People recommended on forums to get heatsinks for the VRM and VRAM. I had trouble finding heatsinks for the vrm and vram though. Can I get some help?

Are the heatsinks really necessary, cause I'm probably not going to oc, or if I do, probably mildly. If the heatsinks aren't necessary I'm not going to buy them.

 

[RCFProd]

Definitely not necessary at all if you're not overclocking that much. The Vapor-X Dual cooler should be by far good enough. What do your temps look ike?

 

[An AFK User]

Definitely not necessary at all if you're not overclocking that much. The Vapor-X Dual cooler should be by far good enough. What do your temps look ike?

I guess I forgot to include in the description, but I'm going to use the H55 and G10. Would the included 92mm fan be able to suitably cool my r9 280x. My r9 280x with the vapor cooler is around 50 to 60 celsius under load.

 

[RCFProd]

The H55 would be good enough but don't waste your money at all. You don't need to do anything to that R9 280X, It's running at very nice temperatures under load. Under 70 degrees It's no problem and 50-60 is quite ideal really.

 

[An AFK User]

The H55 would be good enough but don't waste your money at all. You don't need to do anything to that R9 280X, It's running at very nice temperatures under load. Under 70 degrees It's no problem and 50-60 is quite ideal really.

The problem is, the vapor cooler is too thick for my itx case and it barely fits, but I think it hits the psu cover under load cause my temps go to 95+ degrees and I hear sounds of metal parts hitting together and my computer crashes. Anyways, so I wouldn't need any heatsinks? If I do, leave me some recommendations (pref 10mm or shorter).

 

[photonboy]

The H55 would be good enough but don't waste your money at all. You don't need to do anything to that R9 280X, It's running at very nice temperatures under load. Under 70 degrees It's no problem and 50-60 is quite ideal really.

The problem is, the vapor cooler is too thick for my itx case and it barely fits, but I think it hits the psu cover under load cause my temps go to 95+ degrees and I hear sounds of metal parts hitting together and my computer crashes. Anyways, so I wouldn't need any heatsinks? If I do, leave me some recommendations (pref 10mm or shorter).

It should work in theory, but you must confirm that your EXACT MODEL has been tried and works as the placement of components may mean the fan isn't good enough.

You should also MEASURE carefully and have the side of the case off. You shouldn't even need to run the computer as it should be pretty obvious where your problems are.

Metal parts hitting?
Seriously, open the case and see what's going on. It may even be as simple as getting some tie wraps to move a wire out of the way.

What CASE do you have?

 

[RCFProd]

Theoretically I don't think you should have problems with that graphics card in that case, but you suddenly mentioned 95+ degrees after you mentioned 50-60 degrees. How is the cable management?

photonboy, he already mentioned it. He has the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX case.

 

[photonboy]

More points:
1) based on REFERENCE card, so again you must verify it works on other systems

2) some work but require a SHIM

3) The G10 is still about the same THICKNESS at some points, and the H55 tubing may have issues fitting in smaller cases.
(So I'd Google your exact case and see if it fits)

3) What is the COST of the H55 + G10?

I think it's about $100USD together.

4) So again, if you absolutely can't fit your card then you have a few options like:
a) R9-380X
b) GTX970

The GTX970 is more expensive, though again i don't know what you can sell your card for. It even has a few BLOWER style which exhaust almost all the heat outside the case. Obviously liquid cooling does too, but we don't know yet if that makes sense.

Here's some 970's that are either small, or blower style:
a) Small http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx970dcmoc4gd5

b) blower http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx9704gd5oc
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn970ttoc4gd
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-turbogtx970oc4gd5

So basically find out:

#1 - can you FIT the current card with tie wraps or similar?

#2 - Is the H55/G10 solution going to fit (may need shim etc)?

#3 - does H55/G10 make financial sense? (as opposed to selling current card and buying similar or better that fits)

#4 - For cards that do fit, do you have proper case EXHAUST to get rid of card heat?

#5 - Would a GTX970 blower style make sense?

It feels like you could SELL your current card and buy one that fits and possibly save some money, or perhaps upgrade to a better, compatible card for a similar price. Or perhaps sell the case if that's not a deal breaker.

 

[photonboy]

Theoretically I don't think you should have problems with that graphics card in that case, but you suddenly mentioned 95+ degrees after you mentioned 50-60 degrees. How is the cable management?

photonboy, he already mentioned it. He has the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX case.

Right, in the description. I kept missing that for some reason.

I'm not certain what the problem is with the card fitting is though. Because:
1) The case says it supports up to 330mm.
2) The card is 308mm

He also appears not to even have the case open to see what's causing the noise. Now that I think about it, was the card even tested before?

If the card has nothing physically hitting the fan (like a loose wire) then it should not be making any kind of grinding noise. Of so, perhaps a fan is simply defective.

Either way, now that I know the case it doesn't seem to me that it should have any major issue working. Check out the VIDEO at 5:24 ->
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t-ibmQ5kfE

He mentions a potential PSU issue, but there's physically metal (with holes) between the power supply and fans. You should also be able to turn the PSU upside down.

The PSU upside down may make sense as it may be SUCKING in air and the fans on the graphics card are likely spinning the OTHER WAY (pushing air towards the card). Not sure, but either way there's maybe 1cm between the card and the metal divider.

*My best guess is something hitting the FAN on the card closest to the front of the case. Perhaps a SATA cable?

 

[RCFProd]

Would a GPU fan be so severely held back by a wire so it stops working completely to the point it can't cool the graphics card anymore? Either the GPU's fans are somehow damaged, or take a look at what's actually going on there.