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JaDerHey
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What is the best air cooled CPU cooler for running WCG?
----------------------------------------Right now I have the stock intel cooler and it keeps my CPU running at around 70C. I don't know if that is safe for prolonged useage. I would like to get that a bit cooler if possible.  |
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PecosRiverM
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It is going to depend on your case size (How large you can go).
----------------------------------------I use Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO's (but mine aren't in a case). Also I'm running 3770's proc.    |
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JaDerHey
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I have a NZXT Source 220 case. I haven't measured it myself but according to the cases specs I can fit a 160mm cooler in mine.
----------------------------------------PecosRiverM what temps are you getting with the 212? I am also running a 3770. |
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PecosRiverM
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52C - 56C
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nanoprobe
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It is going to depend on your case size (How large you can go). I use Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO's (but mine aren't in a case). Also I'm running 3770's proc. +1 on the 212 EVO. By far the best bang for the buck IMHO.
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KLiK
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What is the best air cooled CPU cooler for running WCG? Right now I have the stock intel cooler and it keeps my CPU running at around 70C. I don't know if that is safe for prolonged useage. I would like to get that a bit cooler if possible. Tjunc is 105°C for intel i7-3770...check here: http://ark.intel.com/products/65719/Intel-Cor...r-8M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz 70°C is OK!  |
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What is the best air cooled CPU cooler for running WCG? Right now I have the stock intel cooler and it keeps my CPU running at around 70C. I don't know if that is safe for prolonged useage. I would like to get that a bit cooler if possible. Tjunc is 105°C for intel i7-3770...check here: http://ark.intel.com/products/65719/Intel-Cor...r-8M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz 70°C is OK! 70 is ok, I agree, but having the stock cooler, it just blows that hot air all throughout the case. Having an aftermarket cooler can help direct that hot air toward the back (or top) of the case for the case fans to remove it a little easier (just my $.02)  . @RJ - I use what I would assume is the little brother of the Hyper 212, the Hyper TX3. Similar to the 212, but with a smaller 92mm fan. Works well for me and very quiet. |
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SekeRob
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Back in the small form factor P4-Pentium Shuttle days actually constructed a tube to the back wall from the CPU block with a pull fan outside and let the case fan suck the remaining warm air out. Initially noisy, until gluing soundproofing material to the metal case walls. Then placed in a cabinet constructed a separation wall through which the Shuttle snugly fitted, which ensured there was no return flow. Cold [room temp] in at front, warm air out the back. All for a 1 core 1000 points a day 200 Watts/Hr baking 75C.
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fuzzydice555
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If the stock cooler keeps it at 70, that means you'll be good with any heatpipe tower cooler, even the cheapest ones.
----------------------------------------On the other hand, thr hyper 212 evo is the best cooler I've ever had. Completely silent, can handle any cpu unless you OC or have one of those 220w amds :D If you can afford it get the 212!  |
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JaDerHey
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What is the best air cooled CPU cooler for running WCG? Right now I have the stock intel cooler and it keeps my CPU running at around 70C. I don't know if that is safe for prolonged useage. I would like to get that a bit cooler if possible. Tjunc is 105°C for intel i7-3770...check here: http://ark.intel.com/products/65719/Intel-Cor...r-8M-Cache-up-to-3_90-GHz 70°C is OK! 70 is ok, I agree, but having the stock cooler, it just blows that hot air all throughout the case. Having an aftermarket cooler can help direct that hot air toward the back (or top) of the case for the case fans to remove it a little easier (just my $.02) . @RJ - I use what I would assume is the little brother of the Hyper 212, the Hyper TX3. Similar to the 212, but with a smaller 92mm fan. Works well for me and very quiet. I am looking at getting a cooler that will blow up though my top fans. Right now the CPU cooler just blows it towards my motherboard. My rig has two front 120mm in-taking cold air, two top 140mm fans exhausting hot air, and one rear 120mm fan exhausting hot air. I also have room for a side panel and bottom 120mm fan. But I don't need that yet. And fan noise doesn't bug me, just my wife :D |
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