Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler or Corsair H115i options available.
Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler or Corsair H115i options available.
I would like a cooler that maintains low temperatures for the CPU during heavy usage and offers durability over time. For instance, if feasible, running a game like Battlefield with high settings and mid-graphics around 60 degrees Celsius.
I own an i7 6700 and have had negative experiences with air coolers, especially Intel stock coolers, so I'm hesitant about them.
I've been using the Corsair H100i v2 for roughly 2-3 months now, but it's started to clog up. (What are the chances of a watercolor clogging too?)
The H115i will give you a bit lower temperatures, the NH-D14 will be quieter.
The Intel stock cooler is not comparable with the NH-D14 at all. There's an absolutely HUGE difference.
As for clogging, any cooler will get clogged with dust over time, so you'll always want to be periodically removing dust. If you mean the water tubes getting clogged, that doesn't happen with an all-in-one kit like the H115i.
Sakkura shares his thoughts on the differences between the H115i and NH-D14. He notes the H115i will provide slightly lower temperatures while the NH-D14 will be quieter. He emphasizes that the Intel stock cooler is not a good match for the NH-D14, highlighting a significant disparity. Regarding dust buildup, he points out that all coolers eventually collect dust and require periodic cleaning. He also clarifies that water tube clogging doesn't occur with an all-in-one unit like the H115i. Concerning temperatures, he asks about the expected performance in a game like Battlefield 1 at maximum settings, suggesting GTA5 as a reference point if needed.
Hard to say exactly, but with ambient temperatures around 20C, you'd probably be around the high 50s with the NH-D14 at full CPU load, and the H115i a few degrees lower. Either way, temperatures should be very well under control.
Games won't always put the CPU under full load, so when there's less load on it the temperatures would be even lower.
Sakkura :
Hard to say exactly, but with ambient temperatures around 20C, you'd probably be around the high 50s with the NH-D14 at full CPU load, and the H115i a few degrees lower. Either way, temperatures should be very well under control.
Games won't always put the CPU under full load, so when there's less load on it the temperatures would be even lower.
and with your experiences, which would you prefer? (Sorry i did not mention earlier, but i also edit videos, but not high effect montages)
And all in the end, i really just want my cpu to last as long as possible.
thanks!
Sakkura suggests the NH-D14 due to its cost and quieter operation, though some favor liquid coolers like the H115i. He also asks if the temperature inside the PC affects the Noctua cooler performance, especially with a CPU around 150 degrees Celsius and a graphics card at about 60 degrees Celsius. He mentions having one input and one output fan and considering a Y splitter for additional fans.
musicstudio212 :
Sakkura shared some thoughts on cooling options. He mentioned favoring the NH-D14 because it's more affordable and quieter, though others like the H115i are preferred for their appearance. He also asked about the temperature inside the PC for the noctua cooler, wondering if it affects the processor cooling since the CPU runs around 150 degrees Celsius. He noted having one input and one output fan, possibly using a Y splitter for more fans, and mentioned that in a decent case, temperatures would stay close to ambient.