Jared Sysnative Staff, BSOD Kernel Dump Expert Joined Feb 3, 2014 Posts 1,591 Jun 17, 2015 #21 Any ones to recommend?
Digerati ModeratorHardware ExpertMicrosoft MVP (Ret.) Staff member Joined Aug 28, 2012 Posts 4,915 Location Nebraska, USA Jun 17, 2015 #22 Well, if you want to stick with Fractal Design, this one looks great. And by looks, I mean it moves gobs of air (66CFM) at very low sound pressure levels (18.5dBA). Plus, it does look (aesthetically speaking) nice too.
Well, if you want to stick with Fractal Design, this one looks great. And by looks, I mean it moves gobs of air (66CFM) at very low sound pressure levels (18.5dBA). Plus, it does look (aesthetically speaking) nice too.
Digerati ModeratorHardware ExpertMicrosoft MVP (Ret.) Staff member Joined Aug 28, 2012 Posts 4,915 Location Nebraska, USA Jun 17, 2015 #23 I forgot you were across the Big Pond. Fractal Design Silent Series R3 140mm Fan - Newegg UK
Jared Sysnative Staff, BSOD Kernel Dump Expert Joined Feb 3, 2014 Posts 1,591 Jun 18, 2015 #24 I'll go ahead and order it. I'm not sure why it gets so hot though, everything else stays pretty cool. Some people have no issues with it and get very cool temperatures, others get really hot temperatures. It seems to be a common issue with this chip.
I'll go ahead and order it. I'm not sure why it gets so hot though, everything else stays pretty cool. Some people have no issues with it and get very cool temperatures, others get really hot temperatures. It seems to be a common issue with this chip.
GZ Visiting Expert Joined Apr 8, 2012 Posts 1,302 Location New Jersey Jun 18, 2015 #25 Are you running a Haswell chip or Devil's Canyon? I remember reading a while back that Intel started using thermal glue to attach the heat spreaders rather than solder on Haswell (or was it DC?) I can't remember... But I do remember some todo about Haswell chips having heat issues... I was doing a lot of research into the Intel CPUs last year (was planning an upgrade that never happened)... Anyhow... I agree with what I have read in this thread previously... And I am very anal about applying thermal compound... It takes me almost as long to apply thermal compound to a new CPU than it takes me to assemble an entire rig. Lol. I will share my method if you so wish, but I am not sure that is your problem anyhow.
Are you running a Haswell chip or Devil's Canyon? I remember reading a while back that Intel started using thermal glue to attach the heat spreaders rather than solder on Haswell (or was it DC?) I can't remember... But I do remember some todo about Haswell chips having heat issues... I was doing a lot of research into the Intel CPUs last year (was planning an upgrade that never happened)... Anyhow... I agree with what I have read in this thread previously... And I am very anal about applying thermal compound... It takes me almost as long to apply thermal compound to a new CPU than it takes me to assemble an entire rig. Lol. I will share my method if you so wish, but I am not sure that is your problem anyhow.
Jared Sysnative Staff, BSOD Kernel Dump Expert Joined Feb 3, 2014 Posts 1,591 Jun 19, 2015 #26 I believe it is the standard I7 4790K, so Haswell. I have a feeling this is related to the voltage my CPU is using, what is the standard voltage that it should use? I'm not at the pc, so I cannot tell you the voltage, but I think it's higher than what it should be.
I believe it is the standard I7 4790K, so Haswell. I have a feeling this is related to the voltage my CPU is using, what is the standard voltage that it should use? I'm not at the pc, so I cannot tell you the voltage, but I think it's higher than what it should be.
bassfisher6522 Sysnative Staff Staff member Joined Jul 22, 2012 Posts 345 Jun 19, 2015 #27 Digerati said: If me, I would buy a nice 140mm and try it in different places to see what works best. Click to expand... Yes.....also try which air pressure (flow) setup that will yield you better cooling temps...Balanced = equal air flow in/out; Positive = more clean air being brought in to the case then going out; Negative = more air being exhausted out of the case then coming in. I'm seeing the best temps in my case with a Negative air-pressure setup.
Digerati said: If me, I would buy a nice 140mm and try it in different places to see what works best. Click to expand... Yes.....also try which air pressure (flow) setup that will yield you better cooling temps...Balanced = equal air flow in/out; Positive = more clean air being brought in to the case then going out; Negative = more air being exhausted out of the case then coming in. I'm seeing the best temps in my case with a Negative air-pressure setup.
Jared Sysnative Staff, BSOD Kernel Dump Expert Joined Feb 3, 2014 Posts 1,591 Jun 19, 2015 #28 Well, I've removed the HDD cages that were blocking the fan at the front. I now get about 28 ~ 35 idle. I usually get 50s when under load. Occasional spike, the highest so far is 63. So I'll try that fan tomorrow, when it comes and see if I can lower it a bit more. It's improving, at least.
Well, I've removed the HDD cages that were blocking the fan at the front. I now get about 28 ~ 35 idle. I usually get 50s when under load. Occasional spike, the highest so far is 63. So I'll try that fan tomorrow, when it comes and see if I can lower it a bit more. It's improving, at least.