Upgrade Noob Questions - Best Cpu Cooler for my RIG

[swapero]

I recently bought a new GPU

I've noticed that when playing games for 2-4 hours my PC is shutting down

Ive suspected its due to high temp ( 65 degrees CPU Temp )

Im not sure whats the best CPU coolers i should get considering im on a tight budget ( 20-30 USD Budget 🙁 )


Questions :

1. Do i have a micro or mini ITX mobo ?

2. Does the intel stock cpu cooler consumes the same amount of wattage power compared to the branded CPU coolers out in the market? Because i only have a 520w Seasonic and i believe its already on the edge of its max power capacity because of my GPU ( r9 280x Vapor X )

3. Im considering to buy IDcooling is50, On the product description it says 130w TDP. What TDP stands for? Does it mean it consumes 130w? LOL super noob question

My RIG

- Intel i3 3210 3.2ghz
- seasonic s12ii 520w
- 2x 4gb RAM 1600mhz
- asrock h61m-vs r2.0
- 160gb HDD SATA
- WIndows 7 64bit
- 4x 120mm CM sickleflow
- Sapphire r9 280x Vapor X

- Chasis - Tecware Raiden
SUPPORT AND CLEARANCE
mATX and ITX Motherboard support
240mm Radiator support (Front)
318mm Maximum GPU card length
160mm Maximum CPU cooler height
reference : http://www.tecwareph.com/#!raiden-elite/y8e9l

My current options are CM hyper 212x, Deepcool Ice Blade Pro v2 and IDcooling IS50, but if you have a good idea what would be the best CPU cooler i should get feel free to give your honest opinion

Im living in a tropical country and the temp is mostly humid. I cannot afford to buy a new PSU and watercooling system so my only option is a good CPU cooler for my current RIG. Im really on a tight budget

 

[Archaic59]

- Your i3 is only 55 watt CPU. It would surprise me if it's overheating. Is the CPU fan spinning? Is the heatsink caked with dust?

- Your Seasonic PSU is more than capable of running your system unless it's faulty.

- TDP- "Thermal Design Power (TDP) represents the average power, in watts, the processor dissipates when operating at Base Frequency with all cores active under an Intel-defined, high-complexity workload."
So the IDcooling is50 can cool a CPU of 130 watts. Your CPU, as I said, is 55 watts.

ref.- http://ark.intel.com/products/71053/Intel-Core-i3-3210-Processor-3M-Cache-3_20-GHz

 

[swapero]

- Your i3 is only 55 watt CPU. It would surprise me if it's overheating. Is the CPU fan spinning? Is the heatsink caked with dust?

- Your Seasonic PSU is more than capable of running your system unless it's faulty.

- TDP- "Thermal Design Power (TDP) represents the average power, in watts, the processor dissipates when operating at Base Frequency with all cores active under an Intel-defined, high-complexity workload."
So the IDcooling is50 can cool a CPU of 130 watts. Your CPU, as I said, is 55 watts.

ref.- http://ark.intel.com/products/71053/Intel-Core-i3-3210-Processor-3M-Cache-3_20-GHz

- theres no dust and the intel stock fan is spinning

 

[Archaic59]

If your CPU is running 65C then a new cooler may help. I recommend Cryorig H7 if it's available where you live. Very good cooler and not expensive.

 

[Samat]

1. That is a Micro ATX board
2. There is not much difference on power consumption between CPU coolers, only the fan(s) attached to the cooler consume power, and they don't use much at all. Your PSU definitely is on edge being able to supply enough power.
3. TDP on cooler means how much of heat it is designed to be able to remove from the CPU. So that TDP 130W rating on that cooler means that it can cool a CPU rated at 130W TDP max. TDP for your CPU is 55W so it can easily cool it. Also your CPU should NOT shut down at 65 degrees (Celsius), it should easily handle 70 or more (not recommended though for long durations).

Your PSU could be the reason the PC shuts down after playing for a long time. When PSU gets hot it's efficiency goes down. Have you checked how hot is the air coming from the PSU? Also check the temps on the GPU although you usually start getting visual artifacts if the GPU is overheating, and your symptoms don't seem to point to that.

 

[swapero]

1. That is a Micro ATX board
2. There is not much difference on power consumption between CPU coolers, only the fan(s) attached to the cooler consume power, and they don't use much at all. Your PSU definitely is on edge being able to supply enough power.
3. TDP on cooler means how much of heat it is designed to be able to remove from the CPU. So that TDP 130W rating on that cooler means that it can cool a CPU rated at 130W TDP max. TDP for your CPU is 55W so it can easily cool it. Also your CPU should NOT shut down at 65 degrees (Celsius), it should easily handle 70 or more (not recommended though for long durations).

Your PSU could be the reason the PC shuts down after playing for a long time. When PSU gets hot it's efficiency goes down. Have you checked how hot is the air coming from the PSU? Also check the temps on the GPU although you usually start getting visual artifacts if the GPU is overheating, and your symptoms don't seem to point to that.

I've only noticed that the air is so humid coming from the exhaust fan.

 

[swapero]

If your CPU is running 65C then a new cooler may help. I recommend Cryorig H7 if it's available where you live. Very good cooler and not expensive.

its not available in our area 🙁