Need some cooling tips for your new gaming video editing setup!
Need some cooling tips for your new gaming video editing setup!
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out today because I’m feeling quite overwhelmed. I’ve dedicated three days of my free time trying to grasp how to properly cool my new system. I was hoping you could assist me! The aim of this build is to assemble a high-performance gaming and video editing rig that’s both quiet and efficient. Ideally, it should maintain temperatures in the high 50s during heavy loads, ensuring it stays quiet enough for me to focus on writing, surfing, or relaxing without interruptions. I’ve read that standard pumps can be noisy, but I think aftermarket fans should suffice unless the SP12s are particularly powerful. I’ve seen people using fan controllers with the SP12s and lowering their speed to half RPM, which seems to keep things relatively quiet. Overclocking isn’t my priority, but this project feels like the perfect place to explore cooling solutions for overclocking.
Hardware selected:
- Intel 4790 3.6GHz
- MSI 5 Gaming Motherboard
- XFX 380 4GB OC
- G.Skillz 1866hz 16GB RAM
- 2 SSD Samsung 850 EVOs (120 & 250)
- EVGA 1000 GQ PSU
- Define S Case
I’m considering the H105 or H110i fans and am new to configuring fan controllers and adjusting speeds. My friend and I plan to build it together. The closed-loop fans I mentioned are compatible with Corsair SP12s (two units), though reviews are mixed. I’m also thinking about using Noctua fans, but I’m not sure which type works best for each area of the case.
I was inspired by a Canucks hardware video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaU72f0hMVo
It shows a push-pull setup. I’d like to use the BitFenix fans but avoid any LED lighting to save on costs. My goal is to observe the case during the day.
If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. I’m planning to place two fans at the front, one at the bottom, and a 140mm exhaust at the back. I’m unsure if I need the Corsair recommendation or another straightforward setup with a simple interface. I prefer something easy to control.
Thank you very much,
Rush17
Hello everyone,
I'm reaching out today because I'm really struggling. I've spent three days trying to learn how to properly cool my new system. I was hoping you could assist me! The aim of this build is to make a fast gaming and video editing rig that stays quiet and cool. Ideally, it should keep things around high 50s during heavy use while remaining silent. This would let me focus on relaxing, writing, or surfing without distractions. I've heard the pumps can be noisy, but I think aftermarket fans should work fine unless the SP12s are problematic. I've seen people using fan controllers with the SP12s and lowering their speed to half RPMs, which seems to reduce noise a lot. I have no interest in over...
Cool and quiet is more noticeable in noctua's alley.
Nhd15 performs similarly to a closed loop 240 rad cooler, but quieter thanks to the fans.
You might also choose a corsair rm750i for better noise reduction, as the psu fans activate only when necessary.
The environment feels cooler and quieter in noctua's alley. Nhd15 matches a closed loop 240 rad cooler, but is quieter because of the fans. You might also choose a corsair rm750i for better noise reduction, as the PSU fans activate only when needed. I’m interested in the Nhd15 but concerned about airflow restriction from the cooler size. Would it keep the temperature in the 50s? I like the look of the rad, but the options are getting more complex, making me consider a similar product. Also, do I need a fan controller to change speed or can I use the free fan speed software?
I was also searching for a smaller profile air cooler because of the noctua's dimensions. I don't intend to upgrade my RAM anytime soon, but if I do in the future... can I remove the RAM without taking the cooler off an MSI 5 gaming motherboard? I checked some Phanteks models too, but I'm not sure how they compare. Is the Noctua U12 about the same in performance? I've heard their size is a bit more manageable.
I’ve decided to go with the Noctua u12s CPU cooler. I’m thinking about which fans to buy for different parts of the case—two intake fans, one rear exhaust, and one bottom fan to improve airflow. Would it be better to use 140mm fans, or should I stick with ULN fans? I really need your advice so I can place my order by tonight before my friends start having a big LAN party 😀
Apologies for the delayed reply.
The u12s won't match the performance of the d15 or a corsair h110.
My recommendation came from a quieter build and works well with a case such as a define r4.
If you don't mind sacrificing some performance, opt for the closed loop cooler h110 or another 240mm rad model.
Hello everyone,
I’m reaching out today because I’m feeling overwhelmed. I’ve invested three days of my free time trying to grasp how to properly cool my new system. I was hoping you could assist! The aim is to build a high-performance gaming and video editing rig that stays quiet and cool under load—ideally keeping things in the high 50s during heavy use, so I can focus without distractions. I’ve heard that pumps can be noisy, but I think aftermarket fans should work fine unless the SP12s are problematic. I’ve seen people using fan controllers with SP12s and lowering their speed to half RPM, which keeps things relatively quiet. I’m not interested in overclocking, but I thought this would be the best place for the discussion given the cooling considerations.
I’m using an Intel 4790 3.6GHz, MSI 5 Gaming Motherboard, XFX 380 with 4GB OC, G.Skillz 1866hz and 16GB RAM, two Samsung 850 EVOs (120 & 250), an EVGA 1000 GQ PSU, and a Define S Case.
I was considering the H105 or H110i fans and am relatively new to configuring fan controllers and adjusting speeds. My friend and I plan to assemble it together. I think the closed-loop fans I mentioned come with Corsair SP12s (two), though reviews are mixed. I’m also thinking about using some Noctua fans, but I’m not sure what’s best for each area of the case.
I was looking at a video on YouTube by HardwareCanucks that shows a setup with push and pull fans. I’d consider using BitFenix models but want to avoid extra LED lighting to save costs. I just want to check the fan placement during the day.
If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. I was thinking of placing two fans at the front, one at the bottom, and a 140mm exhaust at the back. I’m not sure if I need the Corsair video or another straightforward setup with easy controls. I prefer simple interfaces.
Thanks a lot,
Rush17
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Rush17 :
Hello all,
I'm reaching out today because I'm feeling overwhelmed. I've dedicated three days of my free time to learning how to properly chill out my new system. I was hoping you could assist me! The aim is to build a high-performance gaming and video editing station that's quiet and cool. Ideally, it should maintain a temperature around the high 50s during heavy use, ensuring it stays quiet enough for me to focus on writing, surfing, or relaxing without interruptions. I've heard that standard pumps can be noisy, but I think aftermarket fans should work fine unless the SP12s are particularly loud. I've seen people using fan controllers with the SP12s and lowering their speed to half RPM, which seems to keep things relatively quiet. I'm not interested in overclocking, so this looks like the perfect spot for discussing cooling solutions.
Intel 4790 3.6GHz
MSI 5 Gaming Motherboard
XFX 380 4GB OC
G.Skillz 1866hz 16GB RAM
2 SSD Samsung 850 EVOs (120 & 250)
EVGA 1000 GQ PSU
Define S Case
I was considering the H105 or H110i fans. I'm new to configuring fan controllers and adjusting speeds. My friend and I plan to assemble this build together. I think the closed-loop design I mentioned should pair well with Corsair SP12s (two units). I've heard mixed opinions, but I'm open to trying them if they're well-regarded locally. I was also thinking about using some Noctua fans, though I'm not sure which type would be best for each area of the case.
I wanted to follow a video from Hardware Canucks on defining S cases:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaU72f0hMVo
It shows a push-pull setup. I might use the Bitfenix models but want to avoid extra LED lighting to save on costs. I just need to check the case during the day.
If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. I was planning to use two fans at the front, one at the bottom, and a 140mm exhaust at the back. I'm not sure if I need the Corsair link or another straightforward setup. I prefer simple controls with an easy-to-use interface.
Thanks a lot,
Rush17