Corsair CPU Cooler Temp
Corsair CPU Cooler Temp
Matt_99 asked Elysian890 about the radiator placement. The user explained that the radiator is mounted on top with fans drawing air in through it. They expressed confusion over why fan speed doesn’t seem to affect CPU temperature, suggesting it might depend on RPM and ambient conditions.
CPU? the radiator is placed on the top, with fans drawing air in through it. I'm satisfied with the temperatures, but puzzled about why the fans don't seem to affect the CPU temperature much. Could it depend on the fans' RPM or the radiator's heat absorption?
Matt_99 :
CPU? the radiator is placed on the front or top? remember, hot air rises and if it's mounted on top, the performance might drop because the fans are always going through the radiator fins... It's positioned at the top with fans drawing air in. I'm satisfied with the temperatures but puzzled about why the fans don't seem to affect CPU temperature. Could it be related to fan RPM? If the fans run slower, the radiator might heat more and the CPU temperature could rise over time?
I believe if the ambient temperature is low, increasing fan speed won't make a difference at all. My fans are always at 850 RPM, and even turning off four case fans wouldn't help if the room is cold (10-15°C).
Regarding the radiator heating, I'm not sure, but if it's touching the case, heat will transfer and the case could act as a passive cooler. Still, I'm not confident about that.
Elysian890:
Matt_99:
The radiator is placed on the front or top, not the case. Hot air rises naturally, and if it's mounted on top with fans drawing air in through the radiator, performance shouldn't be affected much. I'm surprised the fans aren't lowering the CPU temperature much. It might depend on fan speed—lower RPM fans won't heat up the radiator as much, so the CPU could stay stable even at higher ambient temperatures. If the room is cool (10-15°C), turning off case fans won't make much difference either.
Regarding the radiator heating, I'm not sure, but if it's in contact with the case, it should help transfer heat and act as a passive cooler. It's possible the cooling system works differently than expected.
You're wondering if running the cooler at 800 RPM all the time is as effective as increasing fan speed during games. I think it's similar—both methods aim to manage heat, but the results might vary based on conditions.
Matt_99 asked about the radiator placement and its effect on performance. He noted that hot air rises and mentioned his case has fans pulling air in through the radiator. He was puzzled why fan speed changes didn't affect CPU temperature, wondering if lower RPM fans would heat up more and raise CPU temps over time. He suggested ambient temperature plays a role and questioned whether keeping fans at 850 RPM would be effective. He also shared his experience with static pressure fans, turning them off during cold gaming sessions but keeping them running at full speed for high loads, comparing it to the performance of an older cooler.