Hi guys,
I recently built a mini-ITX gaming PC using the Coolermaster Elite 120, Gigabyte Z77N, I5 2500K (though I'm not overclocking) and GTX650 Ti Boost.
I have the Evercool HPL-815 cooling the CPU, as the case and the mobo really restricts that choice. A larger cooler could block the PCI-E slot and a taller than 65mm one wouldn't fit due to the PSU.
With this setup I'm getting really high temps. Playing Farcry it averages 70C but reaches 90+ on HWMonitor. I suspect the Evercool isn't getting good contact with the CPU due to a transistor in the way.
I'd like some help choosing a better cooling solution for my setup (must be compatible with the GA z77n and the elite 120).
I was thinking about two paths:
1) Water cooling: does anybody have experience fitting the radiator on that case without any modding? Either in the optical bay (which I don't use) or in the front fan slot?
2) Changing the Evercool with another CPU cooler + extra 120mm fan: I was thinking maybe Noctua L9i or something, but i'm sure there are better solutions that i don't know of. I've heard about Deepcool or Silverstone or Coolermaster (the Vorteq 211q).
Please help me :]
I recently built a mini-ITX gaming PC using the Coolermaster Elite 120, Gigabyte Z77N, I5 2500K (though I'm not overclocking) and GTX650 Ti Boost.
I have the Evercool HPL-815 cooling the CPU, as the case and the mobo really restricts that choice. A larger cooler could block the PCI-E slot and a taller than 65mm one wouldn't fit due to the PSU.
With this setup I'm getting really high temps. Playing Farcry it averages 70C but reaches 90+ on HWMonitor. I suspect the Evercool isn't getting good contact with the CPU due to a transistor in the way.
I'd like some help choosing a better cooling solution for my setup (must be compatible with the GA z77n and the elite 120).
I was thinking about two paths:
1) Water cooling: does anybody have experience fitting the radiator on that case without any modding? Either in the optical bay (which I don't use) or in the front fan slot?
2) Changing the Evercool with another CPU cooler + extra 120mm fan: I was thinking maybe Noctua L9i or something, but i'm sure there are better solutions that i don't know of. I've heard about Deepcool or Silverstone or Coolermaster (the Vorteq 211q).
Please help me :]
And also for digging up this old topic.
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