Noctua Paradise: Cooler Master Silencio 352 mATX

[Drixen]

Hardware list:

X99 - Intel i7 5820K | 16GB DDR4 HyperX | EVGA X99 Micro Mobo | EVGA GTX 980 | SeaSonic Platinum 760W PSU | Cooler Master GeminII S524 Ver.2 CPU cooler | Corsair 240GB Force GS SSD | 1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM HDD | Cooler Master Silencio 352 mATX | x3 Noctua NFP12 | x1 Noctua NFA14 CPU cooler fan |

 

With LiquiSTORM tore down, I already had my components from that build and put into a more professional workstation-like case. I wanted to put my water cooling configuration into my server, and make it benefit something beefier and more power hungry.

So with that said, I reached out and got my hands on a Cooler Master Silencio 352 mATX case.

With everything ready to rock, I began to implement my components I already owned into the CM Silencio 352.

 

Taredown LiquiSTORM aftermath, minus the GTX 980 since I had to send it back for warranty claim

 

First, we got the case... awesome! 

 

Opened up and got some shots, nice looking!

 

 

Put the magnet plate on to block off the top 120mm fan spot, won't be needing it. CPU cooler barely clears the top.

 

Inside of the case, OEM spec.

 

The fans that we will be using today! 3x NFP12 for case cooling (intake/exhaust) and 1x NFA14 for CPU cooling. Not too shabby! I love these fans so much.

 

Since I went with Noctua NFP12's for case cooling, I took out the stock fans, and got it ready for Noctua Paradise! sweeeeet.

 

Front NFP12's installed, looks nice! Wow...

 

Rear NFP12 exhaust installed. Man, these are awesome fans! Look so good.

 

Then I installed the PSU, which just looks simply awesome. I love this SeaSonic 760w Platinum! Sooooo nice. *I later change the orientation of the PSU for better cable management and airflow management*

 

Prepping the motherboard! Backplate, RAM installed- let's get 'er in there!

 

Got the backplate installed, nice! That NFP12 looks sexy

 

The case comes with two types of screws that look IDENTICAL, but have different uses. The screw with the rough finish is for the motherboard and smooth finish is PSU, misc. Be careful which one you use! 

 

Motherboard drops in very nicely, perfect fitment. Let's bolt up! I also install the i7-5820k CPU! Not bad at all

 

Looks nice! I removed the IO shield plate since it does zero benefits, other than if you have a windowed case it looks "cleaner". With no benefit other than looks... why use it in my application? I begin to wire everything up, getting ready for SSD, HDD and hook misc. things up.

 

You really got to know how to cable manage with this case, expert level definitely! Make sure to have a modular PSU and plenty of zip ties! We're getting there...

 

SSD and HDD installed! So close to being done...

 

Now being to install the CPU cooler, we must remove the OEM fan, and install the Noctua NFA14. This is the Cooler Master Gemini S524 Ver. 2..VERY well made. In fact, the performance is the same as the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo just low profile for mATX solutions.

 

Noctua NFA14 installed! 140mm of cooling efficiency sweeet!

 

2nd viewing angle... this looks so good. My performance is NICE. Flush, clean...powerful.

 

Thermal paste applied (used Cooler Master's thermal paste so my warranty was 100% in case of any dangers. I know I don't have to, but at least if there is an RMA needed I used everything CM wants you to use. No hassles). Bolted right up! Man this is a BEAST! Hardly any clearance up top... love it! I installed my AMD Radeon 7450 for testing purposes when I do first boot to make sure it is 100%! Also, I didn't have my GTX 980 back from EVGA yet due to warranty claim. So I temporarily had my 2 PCI-e power cables stashed under the HDD for plug-and-play when receiving my graphics card.

 

Finished doing my cable management, and installed Noctua power regulators to the case fans, using the black adapter which limits the RPM's to 1100rpm (silent but efficient!)

 

Once I got the EVGA GTX 980 back, I installed it and I also flipped the PSU so that way the PSU is working as an intake, which helps with air flow management. My efficiency INCREASED by a lot. This is a perfect install- love it. Here it is FINISHED! 

[ChristianLopezII]

waiting to get the ltt fans

[Drixen]

Temperature results: AMAZING! [case fans @ 1100rpm (near silent) CPU fan @ 100% RPM]

 

Idle temps:

 

Load temps after 30 minutes:

 

All in all- WOW. How amazing... this is the best air cooling build I've done, and it paid off to take my time and make sure this was done 100%.

[Interfectorem]

I also have a Noctua paradise! I have 2 AF-14 iPPC 2000 PWM and 6 NF-F12 iPPC 2000 PWM. All amazing fans. I like your build, it's quite simple yet powerful!

 

 

[Drixen]

I also have a Noctua paradise! I have 2 AF-14 iPPC 2000 PWM and 6 NF-F12 iPPC 2000 PWM. All amazing fans. I like your build, it's quite simple yet powerful!

 

 

You have an awesome build sir! Looks awesome!

Thank you! I tried to make a "sleeper" almost. I went with the professional workstation feel... clean, sleek, yet robust. My 5820k and GTX 980... awesome pair. Even with my SeaSonic 760w Platinum, my components are very form and function oriented. I went with a build that is simple yes, but it's super performance oriented. 

I've done the $1800+ builds in the past and honestly I am over it. I hate spending what I don't have to... just for a benchmark rank, or just to be considered a "bad ass" it doesn't justify it. Plus, with my build I can do a second gtx 980 and have a STILL amazing PC 2-4 years down the road. I am super happy.

[Drixen]

Might be adding a really nice 1080p 144hz monitor to this puppy. With 1440p being more and more affordable I may sacrifice the 144hz and just go that route. I am not sure though, this process on monitor decision is horrible. I realize refresh outweighs resolution, but I mean... 1440p is beautiful. I don't want 4k because I am still not sold as it's not a common "go to" yet mainstream. Many apps don't even scale properly, etc.