Running two 980ti Strix's and a 6700k unit together
Running two 980ti Strix's and a 6700k unit together
I am thinking about purchasing 2 980 ti STRIX's with a 6700k, MSI Z170A XPOWER GAMING TITANIUM EDITION ATX LGA1151 Motherboard and a Corsair 750D Airflow Edition ATX Full Tower Case. However, I’m unsure which fans or CPU coolers will keep my system from overheating. I’d prefer an air CPU cooler and fans instead of a water cooled setup. I might consider overclocking slightly later, but nothing too heavy. Your thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks.
P.S. If you have any suggestions for fans that work well with the case I use and the NZXT Sentry Mix 2 Fan Controller, it would be great.
I'm using a cooler master hyper 212 evo with these fans (two of them) in push-pull mode. It keeps my 6700k cool and stable. I discovered that my lowest vcore voltage I can use at stock speeds matches what the 6700k requires, along with the hyper212 evo and the Corsair fans. Even under full load during stress testing in AIDA64, my max temperature stays around 55°C. It's a great cooler for its price and performs well in cooling. For the 980ti models, the main concern is the top fan drawing in hot air from the card below. My 780ti still stays in the 70°C range, but the top fan runs warmer than the bottom one.
I'm using a cooler master hyper 212 evo with these fans (two of them). It maintains my 6700k at a comfortable temperature. I discovered the lowest vcore voltage I could use at stock speeds, which allows the hyper212 evo and the Corsair fans to keep the max temperature at 55°C even during stress tests in AIDA64. This cooler offers excellent cooling value for its price and performs well. Regarding the 980ti, the main concern is that the top fan draws in hot air from below. My 780ti stays around 70°C, but the top fan runs warmer than the bottom one since it pulls in more hot air. To improve this, you could aim the fans toward the GPU or ensure strong airflow inside the case. For case fans, I personally prefer these options.