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Hey guys, after weeks of fiddling and browsing forums i'm still unsure if everything is running optimally even after adding my own custom fan curves etc.

 

RIG DETAILS AT BOTTOM + PICS

 

I built most of my rig about a year ago and about 3 weeks ago did a clean and added new components, one of which was better case fans and a fan controller.

After installing the bitfenix recon i started to pay extra attention to my temperatures and noticed my graphics cards were running a bit hotter than I would normally like; as such i ghetto-mounted an extra fan that dropped idle and load temperatures by a few degrees. My main problem is that one graphics card is consistently 10-15 degrees hotter, even if I crank the speeds on that GPU to 100%.

 

The current setup is that the top GPU (GPU1) has connected to it 2 monitors via DVI and also a home theatre connected via HDMI (left of screen in picture) - I use this for non-gaming audio out and watching media. GPU2 has no connections.

 

GPU idle temps - 

GPU1: 43

GPU2: 32

GPU load temps-

GPU1: 74

GPU2: 63

 

Am i being paranoid or is there something that can be optimised here?

I'd love to move the card into the last PCIe slot but there isn't enough clearance :(

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Case: Coolermaster HAF XM mid tower

Mobo: gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 rev3

CPU: fx-8350 @ 4.62 GHz

CPU cooler: h100i

Rad fans: 4x noctua nf-p12 pwm push/pull

RAM: 4 x 4gb geil 1600mhz dual channel

GPU: 2 x asus directcuii 2GB 660ti 

PSU: corsair ax860i

Case fans: corsair AF series 140mm (exhaust), 2x 120mm intake + ghetto coolermaster 200mm stock fan

Fan controller: bitfenix recon

overall pic: http://goo.gl/gOqlne

Don't know what you are complaining about, temps are fine, the top GPU will be hotter as it is the primary graphics card plus it doesn't have as much breathing space as the bottom GPU, you should be OK, also nice rig and welcome to the forums, hope you enjoy your stay.

Hey guys, after weeks of fiddling and browsing forums i'm still unsure if everything is running optimally even after adding my own custom fan curves etc.

 

RIG DETAILS AT BOTTOM + PICS

 

I built most of my rig about a year ago and about 3 weeks ago did a clean and added new components, one of which was better case fans and a fan controller.

After installing the bitfenix recon i started to pay extra attention to my temperatures and noticed my graphics cards were running a bit hotter than I would normally like; as such i ghetto-mounted an extra fan that dropped idle and load temperatures by a few degrees. My main problem is that one graphics card is consistently 10-15 degrees hotter, even if I crank the speeds on that GPU to 100%.

 

The current setup is that the top GPU (GPU1) has connected to it 2 monitors via DVI and also a home theatre connected via HDMI (left of screen in picture) - I use this for non-gaming audio out and watching media. GPU2 has no connections.

 

GPU idle temps - 
GPU1: 43
GPU2: 32

GPU load temps-

GPU1: 74
GPU2: 63

 

Am i being paranoid or is there something that can be optimised here?

I'd love to move the card into the last PCIe slot but there isn't enough clearance :(
_______________________________________________________

Case: Coolermaster HAF XM mid tower
Mobo: gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 rev3
CPU: fx-8350 @ 4.62 GHz
CPU cooler: h100i
Rad fans: 4x noctua nf-p12 pwm push/pull
RAM: 4 x 4gb geil 1600mhz dual channel
GPU: 2 x asus directcuii 2GB 660ti 
PSU: corsair ax860i
Case fans: corsair AF series 140mm (exhaust), 2x 120mm intake + ghetto coolermaster 200mm stock fan

Fan controller: bitfenix recon

overall pic: http://goo.gl/gOqlne

 

 

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Hey guys, after weeks of fiddling and browsing forums i'm still unsure if everything is running optimally even after adding my own custom fan curves etc.

 

RIG DETAILS AT BOTTOM + PICS

 

I built most of my rig about a year ago and about 3 weeks ago did a clean and added new components, one of which was better case fans and a fan controller.

After installing the bitfenix recon i started to pay extra attention to my temperatures and noticed my graphics cards were running a bit hotter than I would normally like; as such i ghetto-mounted an extra fan that dropped idle and load temperatures by a few degrees. My main problem is that one graphics card is consistently 10-15 degrees hotter, even if I crank the speeds on that GPU to 100%.

 

The current setup is that the top GPU (GPU1) has connected to it 2 monitors via DVI and also a home theatre connected via HDMI (left of screen in picture) - I use this for non-gaming audio out and watching media. GPU2 has no connections.

 

GPU idle temps - 

GPU1: 43

GPU2: 32

GPU load temps-

GPU1: 74

GPU2: 63

 

Am i being paranoid or is there something that can be optimised here?

I'd love to move the card into the last PCIe slot but there isn't enough clearance :(

_______________________________________________________

Case: Coolermaster HAF XM mid tower

Mobo: gigabyte 990fxa-ud3 rev3

CPU: fx-8350 @ 4.62 GHz

CPU cooler: h100i

Rad fans: 4x noctua nf-p12 pwm push/pull

RAM: 4 x 4gb geil 1600mhz dual channel

GPU: 2 x asus directcuii 2GB 660ti 

PSU: corsair ax860i

Case fans: corsair AF series 140mm (exhaust), 2x 120mm intake + ghetto coolermaster 200mm stock fan

Fan controller: bitfenix recon

overall pic: http://goo.gl/gOqlne

Don't know what you are complaining about, temps are fine, the top GPU will be hotter as it is the primary graphics card plus it doesn't have as much breathing space as the bottom GPU, you should be OK, also nice rig and welcome to the forums, hope you enjoy your stay.

My PC specs; Processor: Intel i5 2500K @4.6GHz, Graphics card: Sapphire AMD R9 Nano 4GB DD Overclocked @1050MHz Core and 550 MHz Memory. Hard Drives: 500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM, 2TB Western Digital Green Drive, Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V , Power Supply: OCZ ZS series 750W 80+ Bronze certified, Case: NZXT S340, Memory: Corsair Vengance series Ram, Dual Channel kit @ 1866 Mhz, 10-11-10-30 Timings, 4x4 GB DIMMs. Cooler: CoolerMaster Seidon 240V

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I actually got a 660ti and have a Corsair H55 cooler on it, getting temps like 30C idle and 50C full load. Your temps are nothing to worry about, although they are quite high.

The Grey Squirrel

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I actually got a 660ti and have a Corsair H55 cooler on it, getting temps like 30C idle and 50C full load. Your temps are nothing to worry about, although they are quite high.

 

what plates did you use to mount it?

I'd love to that but with the duals i'd probably have to go custom loop no matter what; which at the end of the day isn't worth it for 660ti's.

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what plates did you use to mount it?

I'd love to that but with the duals i'd probably have to go custom loop no matter what; which at the end of the day isn't worth it for 660ti's.

 

Just a Kraken G10, which overhangs on the side because its a small PCB. 660ti's in SLI should be quite fast, I can max out everything with one card at 1080p. You COULD get 2, but it would require a case with a lot of fan mounts. Anything more than that wouldn't be worth it. Also if you get a new GPU in the future, you should be able to use the G10 setup.

The Grey Squirrel

CPU: i7-6700k @ 4.8GHz - CPU Cooler: Be Quiet! Dark Rock 3 - Motherboard: ASUS Z170-E - GPU:  ASUS GTX 1060 DUAL

Case: Inwin 303 - RAM: 4x8GB Corsair LPX Storage: 2x Samsung 850 EVO 500GB - PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired / Bungee Keyboard: Corsair Strafe Cherry MX Red Headphone: Sony MDR- 1R

Microphone:  Blue Yeti - Webcam: Logitech C920 - Monitors: 3x Dell S2415H 

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