Weird temperatures water has cooled to 980 degrees. Please help.
Weird temperatures water has cooled to 980 degrees. Please help.
rubix_1011 :
Can you connect using only Molex or SATA power without any PWM control on the pump?
There is both a molex and 4 pin pwm connector. So I dont know what would happen if the 4 pin was not connected, but it is located behind the cpu cooler, so it is hard to reach. Do you think it would help if it was only connected by molex?
(Side question.. Do you think that noctua nf f12 at ca 1000 rpm would be enough airflow for the 60mm 16 FPI EK rad?)
Removing the 4-pin connector will likely make it run at maximum speed if it wasn't already. There are also various DDC models with PWM options, and some have higher wattage than others, meaning your flow rate could be limited based on the pump's specifications.
Do you believe that a noctua nf f12 at around 1000 rpm would provide sufficient airflow for the 60mm 16 FPI EK rad? The fans I suggested were chosen mainly because they are not too noisy even when running wide open, and the EK model has been designed with blade pitch that boosts static pressure without increasing sound. In my opinion, if you really need improved cooling and have already thought about the radiator, it makes sense to get fans specifically made for it.
With all due respect, settling on a compromise was the reason you found yourself here. Either proceed with your current setup or stick with it since you’re not at risk of GPU overheating. The cooler you can maintain, the longer your system will last.
Edit: Food for Thought — My GPU idle temperature is 25°C, the maximum load it’s ever reached was 32°C with a 250W TDP GTX Titan overclocked, which is 33°C lower than yours. However, I have four times more, and the radiator cooling area you have will help a lot. An air-cooled 980Ti usually runs at an 80+ load temperature, so you shouldn’t really face any issues.
Do you think the noctua at f12 with around 1000 rpm would provide sufficient airflow for the 60mm 16 FPI EK rad? The fans I suggested were chosen mainly because they are not too noisy even when running wide open, and the EK model uses blade pitch designs that boost static pressure without increasing sound. In my opinion, if you really need better cooling and have already considered the radiator, it would be wise to opt for fans specifically designed for it.
With all respect, it seems compromising was the right choice here—either go with what you have or accept the current setup. As long as you’re not at risk of overheating, the cooler you can maintain will extend your GPU’s lifespan.
Edit: Food for Thought, my GPU idle temperature is 25°C, while its maximum load temperature has never exceeded 32°C. That’s even with a 250W TDP GTX Titan overclocked, which is 33°C lower than mine. However, I have a 4x larger radiator.
An air-cooled 980Ti usually runs at an 80+ load temperature, so you’re unlikely to face any issues.
Thank you for the advice. I’ll consider the vardar fans. I bought the noctua and nb eloop mainly because I’m very sensitive to noise and have heard these are among the quietest options. I also tried a Typhoon model (possibly an EK variant) which was much louder and had an irritating motor sound.
I understand my GPU temperature isn’t high, but what concerned me was the liquid temperature, which stayed about 10°C below my GPU temp (liquid at 53°C). That worries me since my pump’s max temp is 60°C. I’ve adjusted the pump speed without success, leading me to think about either the fans or the radiator. I’ll look into getting an EK fan and possibly fitting another 120mm rad in the case. Hopefully that will help.