By Kibner Go To PostYeah, it's worth keeping an eye on, I think. With that single 140mm fan, it should be able to adequately cool my 2700x and 1070. But I think I'm going to wait till a revision comes out that can handle those kinds of parts without a fan. May not happen without a much larger unit or some breakthrough design or tech, though.
Yeah I think as far as the heatsink itself goes, the only way to make it better is to make it larger, which I don't think they're going for. In the future though, as power consumption comes down further for CPUs and GPUs, I reckon that kinda set up will be viable for a mid range system.
Alternatively, I suppose liquid cooling with passive radiators could work for higher end components. Never really looked into it though, I suppose the pump noise would make the idea a bit pointless.
Yeah, a pump would be no bueno. I'm already annoyed by tiny sounds other people may not even register hearing. Lol
This is also my work PC, so that's an additional reason why I value low noise so much. It's gonna be on and I'm gonna be next to it all day.
This is also my work PC, so that's an additional reason why I value low noise so much. It's gonna be on and I'm gonna be next to it all day.
By Wahabipapangus Go To Postsmokey did you turn your logitech into a finalmouse?
I’d totally just cut away the plastic inside the G305 before absolutely butchering the shell of it.
It weighs, what, 90g with the lithium battery? And there’s all that material inside to cut away and drop the weight down to at least 80g without making Swiss cheese out of it.
Well, instead of buying a new case, I bought some upgraded parts. Silverstone finally released some 180mm fans that can be operated by pwm so I picked up 3 of those to replace the ones I bought last year but have to have hooked up to a potentiometer.
Also, picked up an upgraded panel for the top of the case that allows for USB 3.1 since the USB ports on the existing one are on the fritz (and also only 3.0).
Last thing I ordered was some new acoustic paneling that should be an upgrade overthe stock stuff.
Opened the case up, moved my Optane drive and Blu ray burner to give the ssd some better cooling than it did before in addition to removing some brackets and wires I'm not using.
A productive evening.
Also, picked up an upgraded panel for the top of the case that allows for USB 3.1 since the USB ports on the existing one are on the fritz (and also only 3.0).
Last thing I ordered was some new acoustic paneling that should be an upgrade overthe stock stuff.
Opened the case up, moved my Optane drive and Blu ray burner to give the ssd some better cooling than it did before in addition to removing some brackets and wires I'm not using.
A productive evening.
I can get behind this for a cheap ATX case that looks okay and isn't fucking awful for airflow. Shame the the 140mm fan support is so poor in it.
By HottestVapes Go To Post
I can get behind this for a cheap ATX case that looks okay and isn't fucking awful for airflow. Shame the the 140mm fan support is so poor in it.
Plz. We all know what your addiction truly is.
By HottestVapes Go To Post
I can get behind this for a cheap ATX case that looks okay and isn't fucking awful for airflow. Shame the the 140mm fan support is so poor in it.
Pass
I'm about to to just get this 680x. There's no perfect case and I want a new one fuk
edit: it's $250 what the fuck
edit2: it does come with a lightning node pro
I know it was a pain in the ass to get all the goddamn cables situated with my rig, in a case that wasn't built to really handle all of stuff they comes with RGB in a modern build. Even now thinking of how I hooked it up using the Commander Pro etc I can't even remember. My hands were being blessed by the RGB god and I have no recollection.
By Adam Go To PostPlz. We all know what your addiction truly is.
Ain't nothing wrong with recognizing a decent case when I see one, especially given how many are just fucking shite at that size. shame about the build quality in certain aspects, but you do get what you pay for in that respect.
Cable management is the one thing I wish the FT02 did better in order to bring it more in-line with modern cases. Too few hooks and that spacing in the back panel is thin.
By HottestVapes Go To PostAye, like a clicking noise. Turns out ecig vapour clings to dust and does a fine job of clogging up a fan. Was very easy to access the fan by taking off the stand and clean, so no complaints from me.looooooooool why is this so funny
Speaking of ease, moved my components into the NCase M1 this morning and it was a breeze. Still need to manage the cables, but I’m super happy with the build so far.
and damn that gpu cooling is huge
is the extra size over dancase worth it
By Smokey Go To PostReally a shame they didn't bring out a true successor to the ft02I just don't understand why they haven't. Wasn't it profitable? It still seems to be the best airflow case and it's like almost a decade old at this point. 3x180mm intake fans is just so good. Put them at low rpm because they are so large and you get excellent performance -> noise.
What would really wet my whistle would be a 3x200mm case so that I can use Noctua fans in it. :v
e: i've harped on it before, but how is there still no upgrade to this case? there are only side-grades, at best
By Smokey Go To PostFirst case I ever built in it'll always have a special placeMine was the Antec P180. May it rest in peace.
By rerixo Go To Postlooooooooool why is this so funnyDepends, you can run a 2080Ti in the DAN case no problem, but if you want the best cooling (for higher boost clocks) for it in a small case then it's gotta be the NCase. Bonus too for going with a higher end CPU, since it fits a 240mm AIO on the side or a Noctua C14/S for aircooling.
and damn that gpu cooling is huge
is the extra size over dancase worth it
Though my reasons was purely for lower noise. Two 120mm fans for the GPU cooling is a hell of a lot quieter than anything that comes attached to a GPU heatsink.
Vapes, how are you controlling the fan speed of your GPU? Do you have the fans plugged into your mobo or into the plug the GPU normally expects? I am considering replacing the fans on my MSI 1070 Gaming X 8G (or whatever it is called) with Noctua fans similar to yours.
By Kibner Go To PostVapes, how are you controlling the fan speed of your GPU? Do you have the fans plugged into your mobo or into the plug the GPU normally expects? I am considering replacing the fans on my MSI 1070 Gaming X 8G (or whatever it is called) with Noctua fans similar to yours.
I got the EKWB adapter then used a splitter to plug them in.
I'm not too sure if i'd go all in on recommending those particular fans for a GPU heat sink though. The noise levels at 1500RPM or lower are fantastic to me, but temp wise there's no real difference between them and the cheaper fans I had prior. Likely due to the heatsink being shorter than the fans, so a lot of air just blows right around the heatsink.
By HottestVapes Go To PostI got the EKWB adapter then used a splitter to plug them in.Can you please link so I don't accidentally buy the wrong thing? x_x
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/accessories/power-cables-adapters?limit=36
By Kibner Go To PostCan you please link so I don't accidentally buy the wrong thing? x_xhttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-cable-pwm-fan-adapter-for-gpu-50cm
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/accessories/power-cables-adapters?limit=36
By HottestVapes Go To Posthttps://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-cable-pwm-fan-adapter-for-gpu-50cmMany thanks! After I install my new system fans with anti-shock mounts later this week, I'm going to see if I can identify the source of the rare few sounds I hear and try to rectify them. It isn't the GPU fans (they aren't spinning and I still hear a quiet rattling noise) but I may upgrade them with Noctua's just because.
By HottestVapes Go To PostI'm not too sure if i'd go all in on recommending those particular fans for a GPU heat sink though. The noise levels at 1500RPM or lower are fantastic to me, but temp wise there's no real difference between them and the cheaper fans I had prior. Likely due to the heatsink being shorter than the fans, so a lot of air just blows right around the heatsink.oh, just seeing this edit
the temp i'm not too worried about, it's the noise i want to address, though the stock ones aren't even that loud so maybe i won't bother
also, it just looks neat and is something i could re-use for other gpu's down the road without having to worry about getting one that's designed to be quiet
By Kibner Go To PostMany thanks! After I install my new system fans with anti-shock mounts later this week, I'm going to see if I can identify the source of the rare few sounds I hear and try to rectify them. It isn't the GPU fans (they aren't spinning and I still hear a quiet rattling noise) but I may upgrade them with Noctua's just because.
Is it a 1070? Either way, and I'm sure Zabo will back me up on it, but I really recommend the Accelero III cooler for any and every GPU it'll fit on. The fans that come with it do a good job on their own and are reasonably quiet too. Installation isn't too painful either. Just having a bigger heatsink gives you so much more room for lowering fan speeds and reducing noise.
The downside is if your GPU has coil whine, it'll become more noticeable with quieter fans installed.
Yeah, it's a 1070. I was looking at the Accellero but wasn't sure. I will need to look at an installation video because I'm not quite sure how I am supposed to mount it. I will also need to check if I even have room or if I would maybe need to use the other pcie x16 slot.
Also, there is an Accellero IV out. Is there a reason to use the III over it? https://www.arctic.ac/us_en/ax4.html
e: or were you talking about the twin turbo iii? https://www.arctic.ac/us_en/accelero-twin-turbo-iii.html
e: or were you talking about the twin turbo iii? https://www.arctic.ac/us_en/accelero-twin-turbo-iii.html
Did some googling and it looks like the IV is a bigger pain to cool VRMs in many modern day cards and takes up more space than the III. In either case, installation looks to be a pain in the ass so I'll have to think long and hard about this.
By Kibner Go To PostDid some googling and it looks like the IV is a bigger pain to cool VRMs in many modern day cards and takes up more space than the III. In either case, installation looks to be a pain in the ass so I'll have to think long and hard about this.
The IV is a lot more fiddly to install due to the backplate, and it takes up more slots due to it.
The III is the exact same heatsink and fans though, with a retention bracket to hold the heatsink to the card, and it comes with little aluminum heatsinks to stick to the GDDR and mosfets or wherever.
It's not really hard to install, a little bit daunting if it's your first time disassembling a GPU but not difficult. I managed afterall and I'm thick as pig's shit.
Yeah, it's enough that I want to get these other parts identified and settled for a while to see if there are any problems that a fix like this could address.
But I may still do it because it's cool as hell to mod your stuff.
But I may still do it because it's cool as hell to mod your stuff.
my second H115i is now having problems, water gets up to about 45 degrees and a soon as i wiggle the pipes it drops down to 35 degrees over a couple minutes. Maybe i'm just unlucky, and maybe the gen 6 Asetek designs are better but yeah i'm kinda having a hard time not just recommending that people get a Noctua heatsink.
By diehard Go To Postmy second H115i is now having problems, water gets up to about 45 degrees and a soon as i wiggle the pipes it drops down to 35 degrees over a couple minutes. Maybe i'm just unlucky, and maybe the gen 6 Asetek designs are better but yeah i'm kinda having a hard time not just recommending that people get a Noctua heatsink.
So, is it "But Smokey" time?
By diehard Go To Postmy second H115i is now having problems, water gets up to about 45 degrees and a soon as i wiggle the pipes it drops down to 35 degrees over a couple minutes. Maybe i'm just unlucky, and maybe the gen 6 Asetek designs are better but yeah i'm kinda having a hard time not just recommending that people get a Noctua heatsink.
#TeamNoctua #EmbraceTheBeige
Oh yeah, I decided to guinea pig myself and buy a custom backplate just to cover up the rear PCB of my 2080Ti.
I got an acrylic one off of V1Tech and right off the bat, I don’t recommend them.
They’re quite thick, so if your motherboard’s 16x slot is the first one on the board then there’s a good chance it just won’t fit.
The LEDs aren’t diffused very well, I expected a frosted edge to the acrylic but it ain’t.
On the plus side, it comes with the correct cables for connecting directly to a motherboard, to a remote control (which is included) or even one of those Corsair hubs.
If the edge was diffused, and the acrylic was thinner, it’d a good product for introducing a more unique look to a build.
I got an acrylic one off of V1Tech and right off the bat, I don’t recommend them.
They’re quite thick, so if your motherboard’s 16x slot is the first one on the board then there’s a good chance it just won’t fit.
The LEDs aren’t diffused very well, I expected a frosted edge to the acrylic but it ain’t.
On the plus side, it comes with the correct cables for connecting directly to a motherboard, to a remote control (which is included) or even one of those Corsair hubs.
If the edge was diffused, and the acrylic was thinner, it’d a good product for introducing a more unique look to a build.
Alright, no need to look into a GPU cooler (for now). Just finished installing my new fans with some Noctua shock absorbing fan mounts and the whole thing is just silent as fuck now. I don't think my old fans were the problem and they would probably be just as quiet if they used this mounting system. But I'm glad I got new fans anyway because pwm control is so much better than having to turn a physical knob.
By Kibner Go To PostAlright, no need to look into a GPU cooler (for now). Just finished installing my new fans with some Noctua shock absorbing fan mounts and the whole thing is just silent as fuck now. I don't think my old fans were the problem and they would probably be just as quiet if they used this mounting system. But I'm glad I got new fans anyway because pwm control is so much better than having to turn a physical knob.
Seems Noctua are so good they even make other fans better.
Turns out 180mm fans can more easily make more rattling noise than smaller fans which these mounts help minimize. :v
By diehard Go To Posthas anybody made an all-glass front with good airflow yet though?O-11 Dynamic did decently well with the glass front and side intakes.
Just another reason for me to shill Lian-Li. Although a lot of their own designed cases are flawed. The two cases I’ve owned that have just been manufactured by them have had impeccable build quality.
Corsair has launched a few new mice. Ironclaw Wireless and the Glaive RGB Pro. I must've missed their new wireless tech announcement at CES, but it's called Slipstream. The Harpoon was the first mouse to use it and the Ironclaw is the second. Reading up on it I found this to be interesting:
I'm curious about this new tech. I've got both wireless solutions from both companies, albeit Corsair's last gen stuff, and Logitech was clearly ahead. Glad to see my Dark Core wireless mouse was a waste of $$$, but it's wireless performance was pretty bad tbh. Had no use for it with the G900 and currently my G703.
Wonder if they'll come out with a pad similar to the Logitech PowerPlay mat. Probably my favorite accessory. Being able to never have to plug a cable into the wireless mouse to charge is pretty great.
Here’s how it works. The key thing behind Corsair’s Slipstream tech is its Intelligent Frequency Shift feature, or IFS for short. This constantly scans the wireless spectrum at a ludicrously fast rate (0.5 milliseconds, according to Corsair) in order to find the best and most stable transmission frequency, even when you’ve got multiple wireless devices going in your home at once. That’s even faster than Logitech’s 1ms Lightspeed tech, which I’m very much a fan of after testing their excellent and best gaming mouse champion Logitech G Pro Wireless mouse.
I'm curious about this new tech. I've got both wireless solutions from both companies, albeit Corsair's last gen stuff, and Logitech was clearly ahead. Glad to see my Dark Core wireless mouse was a waste of $$$, but it's wireless performance was pretty bad tbh. Had no use for it with the G900 and currently my G703.
Wonder if they'll come out with a pad similar to the Logitech PowerPlay mat. Probably my favorite accessory. Being able to never have to plug a cable into the wireless mouse to charge is pretty great.