Optimal air cooling for a new build -best way possible

[BigFix]

Hello everyone!

 

I just recently ordered the parts for my upcoming build (after 7 years with a shitty pc..) and unfortunately i'm not a tech savy..especially when it comes

to cooling..

I mainly want the pc to be as quiet as possible and I think my choice of componnents reflects that,but still to maintain decent cooling (not planning any oc as of right now)

So here is what I have:

6700k with coolermaster hyper 212x

asus rog hero

g.skill trident z 32gb 3200mhz

asus gtx 1080 strix

wd cavial black 2 tb

samsung 850 evo 500gb

fractal design define r5 blackout edition

evga 650w  p2

 

In general,should I expect relatively quiet and cool operation with these componnents? or should I change something?

 

*I might replace the fans of the case with the new silent wings 3 when those will come out

 

Now,regarding cooling, what is the best possible way to keep this rig as quiet and cool as possible? should I place the PSU with the fan turning  upside down or up?

The best I can do with two case fans is one at the front for pull and the other for push correct?

Regarding the cpu cooler,how should I place the fan? turning towards the ram sticks or the other way towards the back case fan?

can I remove the upper HDD cage and place the hdd on the lower one,so I can have more air going through the front with the front fan? or should I keep the upper HDD cage

and remove the lower one,so the fan can cool the hdd?

 

Thank you so much to anyone who can help me!

 

[Atlant]

i would consider u the fractal design define s so u move all the hdds in the back and u get not obstacolated airflow

[TheRandomness]

10 minutes ago, Atlant said:

i would consider u the fractal design define s so u move all the hdds in the back and u get not obstacolated airflow

It's fine as it is

[Alesek]

20 minutes ago, BigFix said:

Hello everyone!

 

I just recently ordered the parts for my upcoming build (after 7 years with a shitty pc..) and unfortunately i'm not a tech savy..especially when it comes

to cooling..

I mainly want the pc to be as quiet as possible and I think my choice of componnents reflects that,but still to maintain decent cooling (not planning any oc as of right now)

So here is what I have:

6700k with coolermaster hyper 212x

asus rog hero

g.skill trident z 32gb 3200mhz

asus gtx 1080 strix

wd cavial black 2 tb

samsung 850 evo 500gb

fractal design define r5 blackout edition

evga 650w  p2

 

In general,should I expect relatively quiet and cool operation with these componnents? or should I change something?

 

*I might replace the fans of the case with the new silent wings 3 when those will come out

 

Now,regarding cooling, what is the best possible way to keep this rig as quiet and cool as possible? should I place the PSU with the fan turning  upside down or up?

The best I can do with two case fans is one at the front for pull and the other for push correct?

Regarding the cpu cooler,how should I place the fan? turning towards the ram sticks or the other way towards the back case fan?

can I remove the upper HDD cage and place the hdd on the lower one,so I can have more air going through the front with the front fan? or should I keep the upper HDD cage

and remove the lower one,so the fan can cool the hdd?

 

Thank you so much to anyone who can help me!

 

I dont think the PSU orientation matters. put one fan in front as intake and one in back as exhaust and put the cpu fan as pull (pulls air through the cooler), it is easier to clean

[SeanAngelo]

23 minutes ago, BigFix said:

Hello everyone!

 

I just recently ordered the parts for my upcoming build (after 7 years with a shitty pc..) and unfortunately i'm not a tech savy..especially when it comes

to cooling..

I mainly want the pc to be as quiet as possible and I think my choice of componnents reflects that,but still to maintain decent cooling (not planning any oc as of right now)

So here is what I have:

6700k with coolermaster hyper 212x

asus rog hero

g.skill trident z 32gb 3200mhz

asus gtx 1080 strix

wd cavial black 2 tb

samsung 850 evo 500gb

fractal design define r5 blackout edition

evga 650w  p2

 

In general,should I expect relatively quiet and cool operation with these componnents? or should I change something?

 

*I might replace the fans of the case with the new silent wings 3 when those will come out

 

Now,regarding cooling, what is the best possible way to keep this rig as quiet and cool as possible? should I place the PSU with the fan turning  upside down or up?

The best I can do with two case fans is one at the front for pull and the other for push correct?

Regarding the cpu cooler,how should I place the fan? turning towards the ram sticks or the other way towards the back case fan?

can I remove the upper HDD cage and place the hdd on the lower one,so I can have more air going through the front with the front fan? or should I keep the upper HDD cage

and remove the lower one,so the fan can cool the hdd?

 

Thank you so much to anyone who can help me!

 

-psu fan down.

-2 fans intake, 1 exhaust so you get positive pressure.

-place the cpu cooler fan facing the rear (so its blowing into the heatsink)

-yeah you can place the hdd cage like that

[SSL]

I definitely advise turning or removing one of the hard drive cages if possible at all. You'll lose a few degrees with the obstruction otherwise.

[Bcat00]

Should have asked before ordering your parts. Most of you picks is only so-so when it comes to keeping the noise down.

 

could have picked a psu with a fan off option under light load

 

then there is the geaphic card. Should have went msi because asus runs extremely loud under load.

 

 

[BigFix]

9 hours ago, Bcat00 said:

Should have asked before ordering your parts. Most of you picks is only so-so when it comes to keeping the noise down.

 

could have picked a psu with a fan off option under light load

 

then there is the geaphic card. Should have went msi because asus runs extremely loud under load.

 

 

I'm actually really surprised about what you said..I did quite an extensive research before..

I don't know about the MSI card but about every review I read about the Strix mentioned that it is quiet enough to not annoy anyone.

Regarding the PSU,every review I read and also people onthis forum said it is one of the quietest and quality PSU available today..and it does have an ECO mode.

Any recommendation for different components though?

[WoodenMarker]

20 hours ago, Bcat00 said:

Should have asked before ordering your parts. Most of you picks is only so-so when it comes to keeping the noise down.

Ditto.

The 212x isn't exactly a quiet-tier cooler and the WD Black isn't a quiet drive.

[Bcat00]

11 hours ago, BigFix said:

I'm actually really surprised about what you said..I did quite an extensive research before..

I don't know about the MSI card but about every review I read about the Strix mentioned that it is quiet enough to not annoy anyone.

Regarding the PSU,every review I read and also people onthis forum said it is one of the quietest and quality PSU available today..and it does have an ECO mode.

Any recommendation for different components though?

If you are ok with the stuff you picked then its good then. Do remember though, you could have chosen other quieter options by spending the same budget.

[BigFix]

Then can you please recommend me an air cooler model that is considered a quite one? Overclocking is not a priority.

 

And I took the WD black mainly because I heard it is more

reliable drive..should I switch to something else like the green or blue? 

 

Thanks!

 

[WoodenMarker]

Have you identified which components are too loud since you've already ordered them?

[Bcat00]

On June 17, 2016 at 2:37 AM, BigFix said:

Then can you please recommend me an air cooler model that is considered a quite one? Overclocking is not a priority.

 

And I took the WD black mainly because I heard it is more

reliable drive..should I switch to something else like the green or blue? 

 

Thanks!

 

Ditch the hd drive because you already got a ssd.

 

change the card to msi twin frozer.

 

get a nd-d15 because size does matter if you want to keep it quiet.

 

Since the power supply has a fan off option, you can keep it but make sure you dont add unnessasary things that could make the fan turn on.

 

Ever since i got my power supply, my psu have never turned on because i kept my power draw very low.

 

[BigFix]

On 20.6.2016 at 8:40 AM, Bcat00 said:

Ditch the hd drive because you already got a ssd.

 

change the card to msi twin frozer.

 

get a nd-d15 because size does matter if you want to keep it quiet.

 

Since the power supply has a fan off option, you can keep it but make sure you dont add unnessasary things that could make the fan turn on.

 

Ever since i got my power supply, my psu have never turned on because i kept my power draw very low.

 

I listened to some of your advice and changed the card from Strix to the MSI - thanks!

I forgot to mention I had a chance to get the samsung 512gb 950 pro at really low price so I changed the ssd to this model - will this affect any of the noise output?

One more thing regarding the fans - does the fractal ones are quiet enough? replacing to be quiet silent wings 2 or 3 with 2 as intakes and one exhaust fan will improve my airflow and noise levels?

 

Sadly I can't replace the HDD as I already got it,hoping the case will block some of the noise at least..

 

Thank you!

[Bcat00]

Ssd dont make noises.

 

fractal fans are ok but nothing amazing.

 

i never used the silent wing fans so i cant say.

[WoodenMarker]

5 hours ago, BigFix said:

does the fractal ones are quiet enough?

It depends on how quiet of a system you're shooting for. 

Whether something is quiet enough is up to you.