I am using
Antec 900
i7 930 (want to OC from 3.6-4.0)
MSI X58 pro-e
My current temps with my CM 212+ is at 33c idle and 46c load. My northbridge temp is at 59c idle which is quite high. Basically I have two set-ups shown below on mind but one favors lowering the CPU more than the NB and vice versa. However from what I understand, cooling the CPU is more important than the NB. Correct me if I'm wrong.
These are my two choices:
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 (center fan only, no side fan)
NB cooler: Thermalright HR-05 SLI/IFX (no fan)
Pros: slightly lower CPU temp
Cons: slightly higher NB temp, will have to remove the second fan on the Noctua to make room for RAM heat spreaders
or
CPU cooler: Corsair H50 push / pull dual fans
NB cooler: Thermalright HR-05 IFX (normal or SLI) with fan
Pros: slightly lower NB temp, also compatible with my tall heat spreaders on the RAM
Cons: slightly higher CPU temps compared to Noctua set-up
Both of these setups cost nearly exactly the same price. CPU/NB cooler combo would you go with in my case?
Antec 900
i7 930 (want to OC from 3.6-4.0)
MSI X58 pro-e
My current temps with my CM 212+ is at 33c idle and 46c load. My northbridge temp is at 59c idle which is quite high. Basically I have two set-ups shown below on mind but one favors lowering the CPU more than the NB and vice versa. However from what I understand, cooling the CPU is more important than the NB. Correct me if I'm wrong.
These are my two choices:
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 (center fan only, no side fan)
NB cooler: Thermalright HR-05 SLI/IFX (no fan)
Pros: slightly lower CPU temp
Cons: slightly higher NB temp, will have to remove the second fan on the Noctua to make room for RAM heat spreaders
or
CPU cooler: Corsair H50 push / pull dual fans
NB cooler: Thermalright HR-05 IFX (normal or SLI) with fan
Pros: slightly lower NB temp, also compatible with my tall heat spreaders on the RAM
Cons: slightly higher CPU temps compared to Noctua set-up
Both of these setups cost nearly exactly the same price. CPU/NB cooler combo would you go with in my case?