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October 17, 2014 12:27:24 PM

Hi, could you help me make my computer as cold as possible, as it's overclocking friendly, and I plan to keep it for a while. Budget isn't that limited, maybe 150-200$ Newegg/NCIX (Canada) direct links welcome.

My current case: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681... My current heat sink: http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1683...

Hopefully I didn't invested in a bad case? Are the Rosewill fans that came with the case good enough, or should I replace them? (I want to have the maximum number, namely 10)

Other specs:
ASUS Rampage IV Extreme
Intel i7 4930
G.Skill 16GB DDR3 2x
Gigabyte GTX 980 4GB
750W Rosewill PSU

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October 17, 2014 12:31:16 PM

What sort of temps are you getting now? You can use Core Temp during gaming or a stress test to see what the temps are.
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October 17, 2014 12:35:22 PM

Well, tis the season. If you really want a cool rig, leave your window open on a cold day. I got my 4790K @ 4.6GHz idling at 17C this way. I can't wait to see what it'll do during the winter! :p 

As for a more serious answer, make sure you have your fan configuration pulling from the bottom/front and pushing out the top/back. This helps work with convection, and generally allows for optimal airflow. Obviously, keeping your case away from tight spaces helps.

I don't think you're going to be having any problems with your case. Your cooler, however, isn't the greatest. It's a good budget cooler, but I'd consider upgrading to a better one if you really need lower CPU temps. I personally use the NH-D14, and couldn't be happier as far as price/performance are concerned. Check it out.
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October 17, 2014 12:39:46 PM

This would be what I'd do:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SPRO-P14025KK-RP 122.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SPRO-P14025KK-RP 122.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $107.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 15:35 EDT-0400
That'll max out every fan spot on the case except for the 120x120x18mm slot at the back of the motherboard. If you're willing to risk having coolant leaking all over your parts, this would be the way to go:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SPRO-P14025KK-RP 122.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SPRO-P14025KK-RP 122.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $160.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 15:39 EDT-0400
I assumed that being able to have 2 140mm fans on top meant being able to have a 280mm radiator.
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October 17, 2014 3:54:38 PM

maestro0428 said:
What sort of temps are you getting now? You can use Core Temp during gaming or a stress test to see what the temps are.


Generally around 40C when idling.
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October 17, 2014 3:56:39 PM

zeyuanfu said:
This would be what I'd do:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SPRO-P14025KK-RP 122.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SPRO-P14025KK-RP 122.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $107.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 15:35 EDT-0400
That'll max out every fan spot on the case except for the 120x120x18mm slot at the back of the motherboard. If you're willing to risk having coolant leaking all over your parts, this would be the way to go:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($122.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SPRO-P14025KK-RP 122.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: BitFenix BFF-SPRO-P14025KK-RP 122.2 CFM 140mm Fan ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $160.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 15:39 EDT-0400
I assumed that being able to have 2 140mm fans on top meant being able to have a 280mm radiator.


Interesting. Someone else recommended the following:

"Front Intake: 2x NF-P12/F12
Rear Exhaust: 1x NF-P12/F12
Top Intake: 1x NF-A14 in the forward position only (block rear position if possible)
Side Intake: 1x NF-P12/F12 OR Bottom Intake: 1x NF-A14
Be sure to consider pricing here. You may be better off buying a FT-02, FT-05, RV02, RV03, or RV05 because they come with very good fans and have near perfect airflow out of the box.
Edit: And yes, NH-D15 for the CPU cooler."

Better, worse, combinable?

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October 17, 2014 4:33:09 PM

Noctua fans go for 15-30$ apiece, so the minimum for the fans would be 75$. Plus the D15, which is 75$, it would bring the total up to 150$. I don't think the person who said that considered that you already has preinstalled fans...
If you freak out if your rig's too loud, the Noctua fans would be the way to go, but otherwise, consider my option.
Also, if you want, you can spend five bucks more to get the D15.
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