Looking for a solid cooling option for your new PC? Any suggestions would be great.
Looking for a solid cooling option for your new PC? Any suggestions would be great.
Hello everyone
I’d like to discuss an ideal cooling setup for my upcoming system. Here are the details:
Components:
CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M7 ATX LGA1151
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000
I’m also thinking about the Avexir RAM modules, which offer a nice LED effect and support DDR4, though not 3000 speed. Any advice would be appreciated.
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" SSD
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower (alternative case suggestions welcome if you have them)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Modular ATX
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Extras: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter (optional, not required)
My goal is a black and red theme with red LED lighting, which I find quite stylish. I’m open to suggestions for CPU coolers that would suit this build and allow me to overclock the i9-node to around 4.5 or higher. Even though Noctua is excellent, I don’t want to compromise on aesthetics or size. I haven’t tried water cooling yet but am considering an AIO option. The H100i model caught my attention, though the noise is a concern. The Frostflow 240L from ID-Cooling is another option I’m evaluating, but I’m unsure about availability locally.
Any recommendations on cooling solutions, case choices, or RAM would be really helpful as I need to finalize my plans soon and want to use the PC by next week. Thanks a lot!
Brudarion:
Both of these coolers work well as air coolers, though they don't quite match the noctua in that regard. 😅
Are there other good choices? Or can you confirm if Dark Rock Pro 3 and Ripjaws are compatible?
I'm aiming for a sleek black red build, as my last attempt had all colors imaginable and it wasn't very appealing.
Custom loop building isn't an option for me right now—I'm not very experienced.
Any suggestions to make my build look great while also being a top performer?
Update: I've read that overclocking isn't that important and the FPS gains are minimal, around 1-2 fps. Can someone verify that?
Yes, it's okay to skip overclocking with a Skylake CPU.
Performance tips...
Plus one for the Dark Rock Pro 3, considering the colour scheme you prefer.
Will the dark rock pro 3 OC be safe up to 4.5? Also, I didn’t notice anyone recommending watercooling—surprisingly. What do you think about the ID-Cooling Frostflow 240L? In the meantime, I’ll look into the dark rock pro a bit more.
I usually avoid AIO water coolers since they perform similarly to a decent air cooler but cost more and lack the same dependability. In the end, an AIO still relies on air for cooling.
Overclocking is unpredictable; certain CPUs can hit higher overclocks than others. You might get close to 4.5Ghz, but it's not certain.
While examining this CPU cooler (dark rock), I noticed several issues.
It covers all four DIMM slots.
It obstructs the first motherboard expansion slot.
The mounting system seems to need better design (could cause problems?).
Also, with ripjaws having high heat spreaders, can a dark rock pro 3 fit?
Brudarion is reviewing this CPU cooler (dark rock). He noticed several issues. It covers all four DIMM slots, obstructs the first motherboard expansion slot, and the mounting system seems subpar—possibly causing problems. He also mentions his ripjaws have high heat spreaders, so compatibility with dark rock pro 3 is uncertain. He recommends purchasing low-profile RAM. If you've already bought the RAM, he suggests considering the Cryorig R1 UNIVERSAL. He notes it doesn't match your color scheme but might appeal to others. Regarding overclocking, he says it won't be limited by cooling performance from the mentioned coolers—it depends on the silicone.
Both these coolers are excellent air coolers, apart from noctua, but that wouldn't match the color theme.
Any alternative suggestions or confirmation if Dark Rock Pro 3 and Ripjaws can work together would be appreciated.
I'm aiming for a sleek black red build, as my last project had all colors imaginable and it wasn't very appealing.
Custom loop building isn't an option for me right now.
Would you have any advice to improve both the appearance and performance of my build?
Update: I've learned that overclocking has little impact and FPS improvements are minimal, around 1-2 fps. Can someone verify this?