liquid cooling system
liquid cooling system
Hey everyone, I'm just starting to use Gigabyte products and running into heating issues when playing high-end games like Ashes for Singularity. I'm wondering what liquid cooling system would be best for my GPU and CPU. I found this page on pcpartpicker.com that might help: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/acekamz/saved/gK4sYJ
Closed loop coolers are nearly silent, but what stands out is the noisy fans Corsair markets for a range of 1800-2300 rpm. These are extremely fast and unnecessary. The standard nzxt 140mm fans on my x61 usually stop at around 600rpm and remain unnoticed unless pushed to 900rpm during stress tests. The Noctua nf-f12 on my h55 operates nonstop at 450-550rpm.24/7. Air coolers aren’t always quiet either—give the xigmatec or hyper212 a try, and their fans exceed 1100rpm for noticeable noise. Many opinions about loud liquid coolers are based mainly on Corsair products or secondhand experiences with them.
What does "heating problems" refer to? What temperatures are you using? The GPU operates between 70 and 80 degrees, while during gameplay with Ashes of Singularity, the CPU reaches up to 60 degrees.
I could use MSI Afterburner to adjust the fan curve on your 1060, but everything should be okay. The temperatures are quite high for the components you're using, though not dangerously close to overheating. Do you own a dedicated CPU cooler or is the standard one sufficient?
The Wraith coolers were a pretty decent upgrade over the original AMD stock coolers that were actually pretty miserable and loud. So whats really needed is a decent cooler, be it air or liquid. Personally, I prefer liquid, even if my wallet doesn't.
Theres 3 basic grades of coolers, stock replacements, mild oc and high oc. This applies to both air or liquid. Most all who upgrade coolers have a plan in mind as to limits they expect. If you plan on high oc, then youll need a cooler that's representative of that, like the Noctua NH-D14 or Corsair H100i. If you plan on just a mild oc, The Cryoric H7 or Corsair H-60 is good. Stock replacements include the Corsair H-50 and CM TX-3.
So, the question becomes, just where you expect to go? If the 8370 is at stock values, a small oc cooler works great, Hyper212, H7, Dark Rock Slim, H55/60, Nzxt x31. If the 8370 is at 4.0-4.5 then a bigger cooler is warranted, Cryorig H5, Dark Rock Pro 3, Corsair h80i, Nzxt x41 etc. If you really want to push that 8370, then the large coolers are needed, NHD-14, Phanteks TC-P12, Corsair h110i, Nzxt x61 etc.
Air has its bonuses, mostly price and motherboard cooling, liquid has its bonuses, mostly space and case limits, but both are pretty much equitable when it comes to cooling a cpu, in their respective areas. Choice is yours, depends on where you want to go and how much you want to spend to get there. Nothing saying you Need to use liquid for heating issues, nothing saying you cant use air just as good. Personal preference.
I could try MSI Afterburner and adjust the fan curve for your 1060, but otherwise you should be okay. Those temperatures are quite high for the components you're using, though not dangerously close to a fire risk. Do you have a CPU cooler installed, or is it the standard one? It seems like a Wraith cooler, so I assume it's considered the default, but I'm worried about what I've built. I intend to install a liquid cooling system in the next few months for a quieter build and better visibility of my setup.
Liquid cooling doesn't always operate quietly, particularly with closed loop coolers—they tend to be quite noisy due to the use of high fin per inch radiators that need powerful fans to circulate air. Maintaining quiet operation can be achieved by using a quality air cooler or designing a watercooling loop with efficient components that let you run a more controlled fan speed.
I would choose H110 or H115i AIO watercooling, as Rubix mentioned fans are often not up to the required standards.
I purchased a 115i, replaced the original fans in a closet, but experienced extremely loud noises. I received four Corsair 140mm ML PRO units from Corsair mounted on a push/pull system, though I would advise using fans with strong static pressure, especially for the 110 and 115 coolers.
Closed loop coolers are nearly silent, but what stands out is the noisy fans Corsair markets for 1800-2300 rpm. Those are extremely fast and not needed. The standard nzxt 140mm fans on my x61 usually don’t exceed 600rpm and are barely audible unless I push them to 900rpm during stress tests. The Noctua nf-f12 on my h55 runs nonstop at 450-550rpm all day. Air coolers aren’t always quiet either—try the xigmatec or hyper212 models; crank their fans above 1100rpm and they become quite loud. Many opinions about loud liquid coolers are based mainly on Corsair products, or just hearsay from others who’ve only used Corsair.