I have recently put together a PC
i7 7700k CPU in an R5 Define case. 2 stock fans as intake at the front and a h60 cooler exhaust at the back.
After much reading this seemed to be the best option, with the parts I had. (h60 was new, but unused for a number of years) I did have my concerns with the cooler though.
It also seems that this CPU runs fairly hot. Ultimately, I want to improve my cooling. On a light load, it is running at 38. Which although seems to be ok, I would like to get it closer to 30.
Choices;
- Buy a new water cooler with a bigger rad.
- Buy an air cooler, which most people seem to point to. As cheaper, but almost as good as water?
- Get some additional fans. Would be great to keep it running silent though.
Additionally, I do have another 120mm fan. Antec 3 speed from a previous build, maybe having that as an intake at the bottom would benefit?
All opinions appreciated. There are obviously a number of factors and opinions on this situation, hence this being my first post.
i7 7700k CPU in an R5 Define case. 2 stock fans as intake at the front and a h60 cooler exhaust at the back.
After much reading this seemed to be the best option, with the parts I had. (h60 was new, but unused for a number of years) I did have my concerns with the cooler though.
It also seems that this CPU runs fairly hot. Ultimately, I want to improve my cooling. On a light load, it is running at 38. Which although seems to be ok, I would like to get it closer to 30.
Choices;
- Buy a new water cooler with a bigger rad.
- Buy an air cooler, which most people seem to point to. As cheaper, but almost as good as water?
- Get some additional fans. Would be great to keep it running silent though.
Additionally, I do have another 120mm fan. Antec 3 speed from a previous build, maybe having that as an intake at the bottom would benefit?
All opinions appreciated. There are obviously a number of factors and opinions on this situation, hence this being my first post.
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