Reducing CPU temperatures
Reducing CPU temperatures
Seeking a cooler build by replacing the Corsair H100i v2 white with a high-end Noctua fan. Push-pull design could help reduce temps? Let me know if you need more details.
I don't have a physical CPU or real-time temperature data. Let me know if you'd like help with something else!
The greatest temperature variation you could observe is no more than 5 degrees Celsius
It performs well with the 77c and 5ghz 8700k setup. On a custom loop it was similar with low voltage. In-game temperatures during load are around 77°C, fans run at roughly 50-60°C under synthetic conditions. The main reason to use Noctua would be quieter operation. If the temperature stays at 77°C under real load, it’s excellent. Synthetic tests show high performance, so you’re in a safe range. Reducing temps isn’t necessary, but lowering noise might help. Fan speeds probably won’t change much beyond a few degrees.
Aida 64 with looped cinbench, 55C running smoothly in games, CPU fans at 1800, case fans at 1200.
If I were you… I’d turn down the fans a lot to cut down on noise, even though it would make things hotter. In “cold” games I’d run at 55°C, and in “hot” ones at 65°C. If you’re using headphones, keep it as it is—you probably won’t notice the fans anyway… but if you can hear them, let it run a bit warmer. 55°C feels really cool. 65°C gives solid performance, while 70°C is too much and 75°C+ isn’t good. You’re doing a great job keeping things cool; don’t throw away your budget or energy chasing more cooling.