A quick question - do you think a passive cpu cooler such as the zalman FX100 can handle a low TDP processor (Haswell i5 4670s, 65w) in a node 304 with stock fans set to the lowest or medium speed? I'm also planning on low power RAM so less heat generated there as well
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Any reason why you need a passive cooler in particular?
It does look all nifty and innovative, but I'm not too sure i would go passive.
If noise is your issue, I would personally suggest a cooler with a good quality low noise fan.
I mean, your CPU and Mobo are the most expensive and vital parts on your build, would you really risk them?
It does look all nifty and innovative, but I'm not too sure i would go passive.
If noise is your issue, I would personally suggest a cooler with a good quality low noise fan.
I mean, your CPU and Mobo are the most expensive and vital parts on your build, would you really risk them?
I'm in Finland so I could use the extra heat... ;-)
But seriously, it's all about the noise. I am trying to build something that's as silent as possible, and since I am not using any processor-intensive applications I am almost certain that a passive cooler can handle the task, especially when we're talking about Haswell 4***s with a TDP of 65w. I am only concerned about whether the case (Node 304) will be able to: 1. Accomodate such a massive passive unit and 2. create enough airflow when not on the highest fan setting.
Of course, I can also just opt for an ultra-quiet Noctua which was my original intention, either NH-U9B SE2 or NH-U12S.
But seriously, it's all about the noise. I am trying to build something that's as silent as possible, and since I am not using any processor-intensive applications I am almost certain that a passive cooler can handle the task, especially when we're talking about Haswell 4***s with a TDP of 65w. I am only concerned about whether the case (Node 304) will be able to: 1. Accomodate such a massive passive unit and 2. create enough airflow when not on the highest fan setting.
Of course, I can also just opt for an ultra-quiet Noctua which was my original intention, either NH-U9B SE2 or NH-U12S.
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Taking your case into account, I really think you should be looking at one of the Noctua coolers with the horizontal format (NH-C14 or NH-L12).
The low profile would probably fit best into the case due to the overhead drive bays.
As for the cooling ability of the brands I would go Noctua hands down, for build quality, cooling ability and low sound output.
The low profile would probably fit best into the case due to the overhead drive bays.
As for the cooling ability of the brands I would go Noctua hands down, for build quality, cooling ability and low sound output.
Using one of the horizontal Noctua coolers is something I thought of, but my gut feeling tells me that it's better to use a vertical cooler, since it doesn't interfere with the natural flow in the case (all intake fans cace the same direction). Haven't looked into this too much tho, am I talking nonsense?
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That is a thought, but since you aren't doing any OCing (and that you are in Finland) cooling is not really the issue.
If you're OK with the clearance, then a vertical format cooler will surely do a better job.
But I would still opt for the Noctua all the way!
If you're OK with the clearance, then a vertical format cooler will surely do a better job.
But I would still opt for the Noctua all the way!
Thanks for your reply ngrego, this was helpful.
I think what I'm gonna do is to get the Noctua NH-U9B SE2, with its rather deep heatsink (so that the case's exhaust fan can 'pull' the heat out efficiently and try it passively. If temps are ok I can than use the two fans it comes with as case fans - they're supposed to be quieter than the stock FD fans.
I think what I'm gonna do is to get the Noctua NH-U9B SE2, with its rather deep heatsink (so that the case's exhaust fan can 'pull' the heat out efficiently and try it passively. If temps are ok I can than use the two fans it comes with as case fans - they're supposed to be quieter than the stock FD fans.
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