Did your analysis miss Corsair's success compared to Swiftech?
Did your analysis miss Corsair's success compared to Swiftech?
Adambean clarified the situation, noting both were beginners learning online. He mentioned his chip performed slightly better after upgrading from 4.4 to 4.7. Geofelt responded about idle temperatures and different cases. Adambean asked how to stress the CPU, having focused mainly on GPU via 3DMark. He explained he has a single 200mm intake, which could be converted to dual 140s or an extra 140. He also pointed out that auto-overclocking depends not just on the chip but on the board, PSU, RAM, and the specific chip model. Geofelt added that most AIO closed-loop coolers differ only slightly in temperature, and compared fans' fan noise rather than performance.
What’s causing me concern is the combination of basic tasks and GPU benchmarking, which has left my CPU idling around the mid 40s. I increased the fans for a short time but still couldn’t get it below that range.
I’m feeling uneasy about sticking with Swift Tech versus switching to a NZXT. The idea of needing maintenance in three years feels a bit stressful, though I think eventually I might upgrade to a different cooler.
I’m wondering if I’m not getting enough cool air. My current build includes one 200mm intake, one 120mm exhaust, and two 140mm exhausts. It seems the front cover of my Phanteks Enthoo Luxe limits airflow into the 200mm intake. I could add a 140mm fan at the bottom, but it might disrupt the airflow.
I recently got a new Noctua black 3000rpm fan and plan to install it at the bottom. However, placing it directly behind the 200mm intake could push some of that air out from the bottom fan—might affect performance.
To verify if your case cooling is the problem, take off all covers. If this significantly improves the situation, it indicates a cooling issue that needs fixing. For effective cooling, introduce most or all of your cooling air from a single filtered source. This maintains optimal temperatures inside the case. Determine the required intake volume by considering the two main heat sources: a CPU requiring a 120mm fan and a graphics card. A GTX980ti is not overly hot and only needs a 120mm fan for its intake. Two 120mm fans should suffice, directing air from within the case to the outside. Using two 140mm fans is even better. Adding more fans risks pulling in unfiltered air, negating the benefits of filtration. Don’t stress too much about heat levels. The GTX980ti will aim for 80°C regardless. If your CPU stays below 80°C under load, it’s acceptable. A 200mm fan provides roughly the same intake area as two 140mm fans, so performance should be adequate.
haven't had a chance to run the stress test yet, but I plan to this weekend.
I'm still feeling anxious because I'm getting hotter at a lower OC than my friend, so I added an extra 140mm Noctua intake to see how it affects things.
I tried increasing my CPU to 4.7 and it crashed; my instinct is that you can't just tweak the clock—you need to do more than that, right? So instead of depending on auto-tune, I should learn what I'm doing before it fails? Any short guides or quick tips for beginners would be great, no need for long explanations.
Also, my Phanteks Enthoo Luxe has a PWM fan hub supporting up to 8 fans. I have one single 3-pin 200mm fan connected, but it doesn't show up in both the BIOS and AI Suite. Is this because it's a 3-pin model? I thought the hub would handle it. I'd prefer being able to monitor RPM per fan and adjust accordingly—should I look for a new 200mm fan or switch to two 140s?
Thanks!
Hey everyone,
I ran a stress test using OCCT and stayed at 100% for roughly four minutes before crashing. Core 0 was at 80%, while the other components were between 65 and 75. Is this typical or unusual? I’m worried it might mean my OC is incorrect (I used ASUS AI Suite to auto-tune) or that I made a mistake during the Swiftech H-240x installation. The fact that I idle in the high 30s with minimal activity is really concerning. Any thoughts?
Also, wouldn't it be better if my CPU fans spun slower when temperatures rose? They never did that... Additionally, should I consider swapping out the Swiftech Helix fans or installing an extra one for partial push/pull?
If the program caused your Overclock or the mounting method is incorrect, I recommend reviewing some instructions for overclocking 2011 CPUs and heeding their suggestions.
Avoid depending solely on automatic overclocking tools.
Did you experience a crash, or was the system shutdown due to Occt?
Usually, the shutdown temperature is around 85°C.
It's typical for cores to reach varying temperatures.
If the CPU failed, such as showing a blue screen, then your Oc parameters might not have functioned correctly.