4770k + Noctua NH D14 fan speeds...slow
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Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 1:16:27 PM
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Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 1:24:21 PM
If the board does things properly 40 C is a fine idle temp... anyone who cares about idle temps doesn't understand how little they mean. Load the thing up and see what happens. No reason to worry until you know load temps your board may just keep fans nearly at minimum temp until 40c. that processor can hit 100C and not hurt itself.
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Seriously? It does matter if he is not overclocking and did not change his load line calibration and voltage. 40*C on idle from nothing is a big deal, that means under load it would hit ~80*C
With that motherboard, you get Asus Suite which comes with thermal radar. And that allows you to change fan profiles in Windows. But 40*C really seems like a big deal if running stock settings.
I hope you used the grain of rice method with the TIM and didn't smear it all over. (Unless using Tuniq)
Edit: And just because a CPU can reach 104*C, doesn't mean you should allow it to go that high, it will cause stability issues and other problems as well as possible degrading.
With that CPU I'd keep it ~80*C highest, and not get into the 90's.
With that motherboard, you get Asus Suite which comes with thermal radar. And that allows you to change fan profiles in Windows. But 40*C really seems like a big deal if running stock settings.
I hope you used the grain of rice method with the TIM and didn't smear it all over. (Unless using Tuniq)
Edit: And just because a CPU can reach 104*C, doesn't mean you should allow it to go that high, it will cause stability issues and other problems as well as possible degrading.
With that CPU I'd keep it ~80*C highest, and not get into the 90's.
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Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 1:34:57 PM
Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 1:49:24 PM
Vinceisg0d said:
Isn't updating my BIOS somewhat risky? I don't have anything to test the temperature, but I do not think it is that warm. There is snow outside.There is risk in just opening up the case..
Read the release notes for the updates. If it addresses a problem that you are experiencing, then it is well worth the effort.
Yes, there is a small risk, but I have never personally known anyone who has ever experienced a problem.
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Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 1:53:53 PM
Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 1:56:38 PM
Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 2:00:06 PM
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Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 2:09:49 PM
Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 2:22:51 PM
I don't see any notification on them.
This isn't my rig, but they look like this: http://img.techpowerup.org/091205/IMG_0118.jpg
One thing I notice that's different, is in this picture the latches that latch onto the radiator are latched onto the left side. Mine are latched onto the right side.
I don't see how I could put the other fan on wrong, as there's no way to change what side the latches are on (I think), so i would have to attach it that way.
I'm not even sure what model that one is, just the only picture I found that is what mine looks like.
I also did some googling and I think I used the wrong fan connectors, but I do not entirely understand which fan connectors I should have used. I used the ones that came attached to the fans.
This isn't my rig, but they look like this: http://img.techpowerup.org/091205/IMG_0118.jpg
One thing I notice that's different, is in this picture the latches that latch onto the radiator are latched onto the left side. Mine are latched onto the right side.
I don't see how I could put the other fan on wrong, as there's no way to change what side the latches are on (I think), so i would have to attach it that way.
I'm not even sure what model that one is, just the only picture I found that is what mine looks like.
I also did some googling and I think I used the wrong fan connectors, but I do not entirely understand which fan connectors I should have used. I used the ones that came attached to the fans.
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If you used the LNA (low noise adapter) or the ULNA (ultra low noise adapter) then that will slow the fans down. Take them off if you used them.
Plug each fan into the CPU fan and CPU_OPT fan headers on the motherboard. Don't worry about the 'Y' splitter.
On my NH-U12P SE2, the fans have a embossed arrows (raised images the same colour) on one side that indicate blade spin and air flow directions. It is extremely important that they are all pushing air in the same direction. Including the case exhaust fan at the rear of the case.
The D14 is arguably one of the best air coolers on the market, and at idle, should keep your CPU almost the same temperature as the inside of the case.
Plug each fan into the CPU fan and CPU_OPT fan headers on the motherboard. Don't worry about the 'Y' splitter.
On my NH-U12P SE2, the fans have a embossed arrows (raised images the same colour) on one side that indicate blade spin and air flow directions. It is extremely important that they are all pushing air in the same direction. Including the case exhaust fan at the rear of the case.
The D14 is arguably one of the best air coolers on the market, and at idle, should keep your CPU almost the same temperature as the inside of the case.
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Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 3:00:14 PM
Thanks. I will check it out later. Both sides I can see do not have a raised arrow anywhere, so they must be on the side that is facing the MoBo.
I really have no idea which connector I used. I can't check now as I'm in the middle of a transfer. I used the two connectors that were attached to the fans. I think they were white and had three connectors on each so that there was one pin not connected and I put them on CPU OPT and CPU FAN. I did not attach anything to them. It would seem really stupid for the default ones to be the LNA/ULNA connector. Have any pictures of what the ones I should have connected look like?
I really have no idea which connector I used. I can't check now as I'm in the middle of a transfer. I used the two connectors that were attached to the fans. I think they were white and had three connectors on each so that there was one pin not connected and I put them on CPU OPT and CPU FAN. I did not attach anything to them. It would seem really stupid for the default ones to be the LNA/ULNA connector. Have any pictures of what the ones I should have connected look like?
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Vinceisg0d said:
Thanks. I will check it out later. Both sides I can see do not have a raised arrow anywhere, so they must be on the side that is facing the MoBo.It figures.. lol
Vinceisg0d said:
I really have no idea which connector I used. I can't check now as I'm in the middle of a transfer. I used the two connectors that were attached to the fans. I think they were white and had three connectors on each so that there was one pin not connected and I put them on CPU OPT and CPU FAN. I did not attach anything to them. It would seem really stupid for the default ones to be the LNA/ULNA connector. Have any pictures of what the ones I should have connected look like?There are big brown stickers wrapped around the wires saying "U.L.N.A. Adapter". If you didn't plug anything additional into the wires coming out of the fans, then you didn't use them and they are still sitting in the box.
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You can use your hand to feel, or the easy way. Fans blow towards their mounting hardware, so the side with the sticker on the motor is the side where the air blows out from-and in from the other side.
Hard to word it without demonstration, so I hope you understood that.
And BIOs update is super easy with your motherboard because it has recovery if anything happens. Just take a usb drive, put the BIOS on it and follow the instructions in the manual.
For optimal airflow, for most situations but vary, you want slight positive pressure to reduce dust build up. (It acts as an insulation for heat)
So bottom, front, and side intake, and top and back exhaust. You'd want the Noctua's in push pull, so they blow air in the same exact direction to exhaust the air out of the case.
Heat rises-this is why this setup works ~95% of the time.
and please don't say you don't have a side fan if you don't this does not mean this set up is not optimal-just means you have slightly less airflow.
Another thing plausible is Airflow choke. Not enough airflow for the cooling solution so your cooling is limited.
Hard to word it without demonstration, so I hope you understood that.
And BIOs update is super easy with your motherboard because it has recovery if anything happens. Just take a usb drive, put the BIOS on it and follow the instructions in the manual.
For optimal airflow, for most situations but vary, you want slight positive pressure to reduce dust build up. (It acts as an insulation for heat)
So bottom, front, and side intake, and top and back exhaust. You'd want the Noctua's in push pull, so they blow air in the same exact direction to exhaust the air out of the case.
Heat rises-this is why this setup works ~95% of the time.
and please don't say you don't have a side fan if you don't this does not mean this set up is not optimal-just means you have slightly less airflow.
Another thing plausible is Airflow choke. Not enough airflow for the cooling solution so your cooling is limited.
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Vinceisg0d
December 17, 2013 3:26:58 PM
Thanks again, you have been very helpful! I did not use any external connectors, so I should be fine with my fan connector.
Just to get things straight for when I try this later, I want to have it setup like:
<-- Fan on back of case <--air--- Noctua fan#1 <--air-- radiator <--air-- noctua fan #2 <---- radiator.
I still do not understand how to change my fan speeds, though. What RPM should they be at anyway?
I've had P95 running on default settings for 10 minutes now and my temperatures seem to be between 65-74 (First three at 70-74, last one is 66-70). The load is 100%. This actually seems okay so far, does it not?
Just to get things straight for when I try this later, I want to have it setup like:
<-- Fan on back of case <--air--- Noctua fan#1 <--air-- radiator <--air-- noctua fan #2 <---- radiator.
I still do not understand how to change my fan speeds, though. What RPM should they be at anyway?
I've had P95 running on default settings for 10 minutes now and my temperatures seem to be between 65-74 (First three at 70-74, last one is 66-70). The load is 100%. This actually seems okay so far, does it not?
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Yes that is a very good temp for Intel CPU's.
You have an Asus Motherboard, so if you go to your motherboard on the Asus website, and click Support near the top right.
Then click Tools and Drivers.
http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VI_HERO/#su...
Put in your OS.
Click-I think it'll be utilities. And download Asus Suite.
It comes with thermal Radar, and with this, you can control fan speeds. On your Chassis as well as your CPU fan.
You have an Asus Motherboard, so if you go to your motherboard on the Asus website, and click Support near the top right.
Then click Tools and Drivers.
http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VI_HERO/#su...
Put in your OS.
Click-I think it'll be utilities. And download Asus Suite.
It comes with thermal Radar, and with this, you can control fan speeds. On your Chassis as well as your CPU fan.
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