Would it be wise to reassess your cooling approach?
Would it be wise to reassess your cooling approach?
Hi all, regarding my first rig setup with a 7600k cooled by a Hyper 212x, I’ve set up a positive pressure fan system using three high-performance sp120s at the front intake and three nzxt aer fans at the exhaust (I’m a sucker for RGB). I’m wondering if the 212x will handle cooling for even the mildest overclocking scenarios—without pushing this machine too far. Would it be better to stick with this plan or reconsider adding an AIO and radiator? Thanks in advance!
I think you are ok with a cm hyper 212.
I cool my [email protected] with a noctua nh-U12s which has a single 120mm fan.
If you want a better cooler at the $35 price point, look into the scythe kotetsu.
Here is a review:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Scythe_Kotetsu
I very much like the positive pressure setup you described. Your case will stay cleaner.
I might recommend that you use only one exhaust fan.
Too much exhaust will tend to draw in unfiltered air from adjacent openings.
Remember that all air that comes in the front will exit somewhere.
Hyper 212 operates smoothly at standard speeds with a slight overclock. For improved performance or lower temperatures, consider the Noctua D15. I use this cooler with my 5820k OCd up to 4.4, where temperatures stay between 50-55°C during intense gaming sessions.
Will the 212x be enough for cooling during the mildest overclock attempts? I’m not aiming to push this machine too far, but would you suggest rethinking the setup with an AIO and radiator? I’d like to compare the coolers I’ve recommended and make sure they fit your case before making a decision.
I've noticed some users achieving 4.7 to 4.8Ghz overclocks on an Evo 212.
I own an i7-4770k running at 4.3Ghz with 1.29 volts delivering, and it handles the 212 well.
Not too shabby for Intel cooling.
Frakshad:
Hello everyone, I'm planning to assemble my first rig using a 7600k with a Hyper 212x. I've planned a positive pressure fan setup with three high-performance sp120s at the front intake and three nzxt aer fans for exhaust (I'm a fan of RGB lighting). My main concern is whether the 212x will be enough to handle even the mildest overclock builds—I'm not aiming for extreme performance. Would it be better to reconsider and include an AIO and radiator? Thanks in advance!
Eximo:
I've noticed several users with 4.7-4.8Ghz overclocks running an Evo 212. I'm currently running an i7-4770k at 4.3Ghz with a 1.29V pump, and it performs well with the 212x. It's definitely a decent cooler for Intel. I have a 6700k @ 4.8Ghz cooled by just the 212x, which only needs one additional fan. My temps are high but I'm willing to take the risk—around 88°C during an Intel burn test, up to 80°C during gaming at a 1.380V core voltage. Before that, I had 4.7Ghz at 1.33V and reached 75°C during gaming. Keep in mind, results can vary based on case airflow, thermal paste quality, and sometimes the motherboard or other components that generate heat (like the GPU, RAM, or LED heat sinks).
I'm pushing 1.39 volts through my i7-7700k to reach 5.0Ghz, and even with water cooling it's still reaching 81°C sometimes. Probably the heat spreader is its limit now.
I think you are ok with a cm hyper 212.
I cool my [email protected] with a noctua nh-U12s which has a single 120mm fan.
If you want a better cooler at the $35 price point, look into the scythe kotetsu.
Here is a review:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/Scythe_Kotetsu
I very much like the positive pressure setup you described. Your case will stay cleaner.
I might recommend that you use only one exhaust fan.
Too much exhaust will tend to draw in unfiltered air from adjacent openings.
Remember that all air that comes in the front will exit somewhere.