Jump to content

kewlerMusta

Member
  • Posts

    6
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Awards

This user doesn't have any awards

  1. Update: Have decided to go with the NH-D15S and 2 x A12x25 for the case fans. Apparently, the 4770K temps I was seeing are "normal" (!) Thanks WoodenMarker for your input.
  2. Located in New Zealand. Would prefer reputable local shopping options so I have recourse in case something goes wrong (Amazon is an option when there is a significant price differential). Pricing (NZD) can be obtained via Pricespy, although, I only tend to source from 3-4 online trusted resellers. Unfortunately, for various reasons our dollar isn't doing so well against the greenback, which is reflected in electronics prices over the past few years. I thought the only mesh/filter was on the front mounting - which is already occupied by a stock case fan (or are the back and side mounts considered mesh as well?). So, are you saying an A12x25 or S12A would be a better option than an F12 as an exhaust on the back mount? Monitoring tool is Gigabyte's APP Center, combined with System Information Viewer utility/plugin.
  3. +1 But, not because everything would seem easy. But, because you'd have to learn that computers are finite machines with real limitations. Processing power is not unlimited; memory is not unlimited; bandwidth is not unlimited, etc etc. If you want a relatively close-to-the-metal language with more modern constructs (and is a lot safer than C), then Rust is not a bad option.
  4. Sorry. I noticed other threads in this forum were getting traction, and thought a bump might help. Thanks for replying. What would you recommend instead of a NH-D15S? Can you elaborate as to why the 2 x A12x25 would be a better option than a F12 + S12A combo in my specific situation? I was getting up to 80C (and never lower than 72C-75C) during my "load" testing (playing Fortnite). I think the CPU temp actually exceeded 80C, but, the monitoring tool doesn't go higher than that. This was a relatively short test - it hits 80C after about 6-8 minutes. I suspect it gets a bit hotter when under load for longer periods. CPU fan stayed on 3000rpm (which I suspect is max rpm), until I shutdown testing. The external case temperature (top of the case) is uncomfortably warm/hot. If left for a while, it almost burns to touch. Basically, I just want low temps - the lower the better basically. The ambient temperature around the 4770K is somewhat bothersome.
  5. Greetings, I've got a Cooler Master K380, and thinking of purchasing 2 x 120mm case fans: SP fan on the back for exhaust AF fan on the side for intake There's already a 120mm intake fan mounted in the front (pre-installed as part of the case). There's also mounting for a 4th 120mm case fan on the underside (another AF intake perhaps?). There is a filtered exhaust grill on the top of the case, however, there's no fan mounting for it. I guess this could be an issue with a negative pressure situation. So, the questions I have are: Is the SP (exhaust) and AF (intake) suggested above, the better combination? (if not, can you elaborate as to why please) I have considered an "all-rounder" (NF-A12x25). But, I prefer specific solutions for a given scenario, not generic ones. Anyone have other thoughts/critiques? Should I consider buying a 3rd intake fan (AF?) for the underside mounting to negate any potential negative pressure? Note: Motherboard is Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H. Planning to install an NH-D15S to replace the somewhat functional i7-4770K stock cooler (I don't overclock, but, the thing stills run a bit too hot under load for my liking). The GPU is the smaller profile single fan EVGA GTX 1060 (6GB). Many thanks in advance.
×