NZXT Kraken G10 RAM and VRM heatsink clearance

[ChrisRK]

You should have the CPU exhaust air because that will definitely generate the most heat.

And considering your GPUs already where blowing the warm air around your case, I don't think you'll see any temperature increases inside the case.

[JR1911]

Okay, everything is now installed and working... kinda. I tested the temps by running MSI Kombustor for about 30mins and the temperature of the top card reached 80C with the bottom card being a few degrees cooler. Slightly higher temps than I was expecting but still perfectly fine for me and definitely an improvement over what it used to be. I've got the fans on the rads only running at around 800-850rpm to keep noise levels down. Running them faster would probably shave off a few degrees. 

 

The problem however is the VRM temps on the top card. Even with heatsinks the temperature reached 111C which is too high. I had the cards overclocked to 1100/1350 with +25mv voltage. I've now turned the overclock back down to the stock speeds of 1030/1250 with +0mv.

[Imabigmac]

Did they reach 80c before OCing or after?

[JR1911]

Did they reach 80c before OCing or after?

 

They reached 80C with the OC. Haven't tested the temps yet without the overclock.

 

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How's it going ?

I'm about tu buy the krakens , and want to know if you think adding noctua 92 mm fans instead of the stock g10's is worth it , it would add 30€ to the bill and I'm sort of strained on cash at the moment , but I really want the most silence I can get.