Need some advice with the Kraken!

JefferyD90 · September 30, 2014

So you can see my build as it stands right now here: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/217037-phantom-ranger/#entry2975638

I have purchased a NZXT Kraken x41 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L0YLK2M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1), a x61 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L0YLJJG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), and a G10 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ITTFNW4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to accompany the 2. What are your'alls thoughts about putting the x41 on the CPU and the x61 on the GPU and vice versa?

I have SLIGHTLY OC'ed my CPU to 4.5Ghz and it seems to stay stable, the only problem is as soon as I start to do much the temps go through the roof and even with the CPU fan at full tilt it goes up until it hits 70c and the PC turns off (no blue screen just turns off). So I think I have a decent binned CPU that is capable of using the x61's headroom.

The R9 290 that I have is actually pretty legit too. I have OC'd it and set the thermal limit to 85c (10c cooler than stock) with the top fan speed set to 60%, and it seems to hit upwards 1200mhz most of the time. (on stock cooler)

This is a bigger case, so it has tons of airflow so things stay really cool. And OCing the CPU will probably yield the best overall performance, but since this is primarily used for gaming the GPU should be considered more important to keep cool and up the clocks.

Question remains, where should the x41 go, and where should the x61 go?

Toddwjp · September 30, 2014

id put the x41 on the gpu,

airdeano · September 30, 2014

x61 on CPU

x41 GPU

techswede · September 30, 2014

Just release it instead...

JefferyD90 · October 1, 2014

Thanks for the replies guys! A lot of people are saying x61 CPU and x41 GPU.

They should be in within the next few days and I will definitely let you guys know how it turns out! If anyone else feels like chiming in, let me know what you think too!