Hello, I have a question and would appreciate a solution. I'm planning on building my first HTPC using
Case:
ML08
Processor
Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GH
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z170N Mini ITX LGA1151
PSU
SST-ST30SF 300W
Storage
SSD 500GB
The estimated total wattage with all my components is 150W. I do not plan to install a GPU until upgrading my PSU. My principle concern is whether a low profile Noctua NH-L9i CPU fan will be able to keep sustainable temperatures when the PC will only be used a few hours a day. CPU will ~85% of the time run at stock speeds and rarely be overclocked, however I do like having the option to which is why I decided on this processor. Just want to make sure I can keep it cool enough with a low profile fan because the ML08 is a rather compact case. From researching the NH-L9i it has 2 fan RPM modes, one for Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) CPUs with wattage under 65W - 1800RPM (would not use), and another at 2500RPM. Hoping the latter will work, but now having second thoughts because I already ordered a majority of my components.
Thank you for your help.
Case:
ML08
Processor
Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GH
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-Z170N Mini ITX LGA1151
PSU
SST-ST30SF 300W
Storage
SSD 500GB
The estimated total wattage with all my components is 150W. I do not plan to install a GPU until upgrading my PSU. My principle concern is whether a low profile Noctua NH-L9i CPU fan will be able to keep sustainable temperatures when the PC will only be used a few hours a day. CPU will ~85% of the time run at stock speeds and rarely be overclocked, however I do like having the option to which is why I decided on this processor. Just want to make sure I can keep it cool enough with a low profile fan because the ML08 is a rather compact case. From researching the NH-L9i it has 2 fan RPM modes, one for Low-Noise Adaptor (L.N.A.) CPUs with wattage under 65W - 1800RPM (would not use), and another at 2500RPM. Hoping the latter will work, but now having second thoughts because I already ordered a majority of my components.
Thank you for your help.