Do I really need a cpu cooler?

[Felfirez]

Don't need a CPU cooler at all.

If you still want to get one, other than Hyper 212x, is the Cryorig m9i.

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Any idea which is better - 3x 120mm vs 2x 140mm?

Also, where should I prioritize fan placement? Front top or rear? Rear can only fit 1x 120mm though

Depends on your casing. If it can fit in more fans better, but u must make sure you are doing a push pull direction. I should say u have prioritize everything of your fans install.

 

[haodede]

Any idea which is better - 3x 120mm vs 2x 140mm?

Also, where should I prioritize fan placement? Front top or rear? Rear can only fit 1x 120mm though

Generally 140mm fan is quieter than 120mm.

Case Fans - How many should you have? - LinusTechTips

Stock 212X fan becomes audible when the fan is running on full speed.

 

[Krabs.]

try to arrange the fans front in rear out .... top are disruption

if your casing can mount 140mm then go for it ....




but I think this is unnecessary .... overall your will spend close to $100 or exceed .... but no difference to your computer performance
what you need is buy 2 or 3 cheap 120mm fan , keep using default cooler

 

[zephyr11]

intake: front, bottom
exhaust: rear, top,

hot air rises, best to have 2/3 intake, 2 exhaust, should be enough.

just fit the max sizes your case can take.

stock fan on the 212x should be ok. and also there is a tube of thermal paste included in the package, along with an additional fan clip for push pull config, but 1 fan should work fine.

 

[wacko]

stop saying hot air rises in a computer case scenario, with forced convection it does't matter if the airflow is top to bottom, or bottom to top, neither is significantly more efficient. what is important is that you get the coolest air to the hottest parts as directly as possible, to maximise rate of thermal transfer. think about that when planning your casing fans.

 

[greatgreenman]

stop saying hot air rises in a computer case scenario, with forced convection it does't matter if the airflow is top to bottom, or bottom to top, neither is significantly more efficient. what is important is that you get the coolest air to the hottest parts as directly as possible, to maximise rate of thermal transfer. think about that when planning your casing fans.

but how do you know where the coolest air comes from? I've decided to stick to my stock cpu cooler since I won't be overclocking my CPU; don't think there's any need to. Not like I can OC an i5-6500 anyway.

I just ordered 2x Phanteks PH-F140MP 140mm casing fans instead; seems to be highly recommended even though they're supposed to be radiator fans.

I will end up with 2x 120mm and 2x 140mm fans in the end. So does it matter how I place them? I can only put one 120mm fan in the rear

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

but how do you know where the coolest air comes from? I've decided to stick to my stock cpu cooler since I won't be overclocking my CPU; don't think there's any need to. Not like I can OC an i5-6500 anyway.

I just ordered 2x Phanteks PH-F140MP 140mm casing fans instead; seems to be highly recommended even though they're supposed to be radiator fans.

I will end up with 2x 120mm and 2x 140mm fans in the end. So does it matter how I place them? I can only put one 120mm fan in the rear

2X 120mm in the front and 2x 140mm at the top
or
1x 120mm and 1 x 140mm front and 1 x 120mm and 1 x 140mm at the top (which may sound stupid cos im aint sure of the airflow is it even good)

 

[greatgreenman]

2X 120mm in the front and 2x 140mm at the top
or
1x 120mm and 1 x 140mm front and 1 x 120mm and 1 x 140mm at the top (which may sound stupid cos im aint sure of the airflow is it even good)

Haha I dunno about mixing them up though. Sounds dubious. What's your own setup? I haven't heard of not using the rear as exhaust before.

Btw, anyone know where to buy 140mm dust filters? I tried Qoo10 and Lazada but the filters there are overpriced as shyt

 

[wc1989]

Wat software u guys use to monitor cpu temp?

Sent from Sent from where? using GAGT

try realtemp?

 

[jnashville]

does anyone knows where to purchase a cryorig h5 universal cpu cooler at a good price? amazon doesnt ship this product to sg.

sg i think around $85? is it a good buy or spend abit more to get a aio liquid cooler?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Haha I dunno about mixing them up though. Sounds dubious. What's your own setup? I haven't heard of not using the rear as exhaust before.

Btw, anyone know where to buy 140mm dust filters? I tried Qoo10 and Lazada but the filters there are overpriced as shyt

oh i though u mean u bought another 2 sets of both size, so i assume ur rear have 1 attched. den like this 2x140mm on the front, and 1 120 at the top another at the rear.

dust filter maybe u can check sls or doremon

edit: my case only have 1 fan at the rear and top and 1 big fan in front.

 

[wacko]

but how do you know where the coolest air comes from? ...

the coolest air comes from outside your casing lor... and the shorter the distance from the intake fan to the heat source, the cooler the air will be by the time it does it stuff of wicking the heat away.

 

[ykgoh]

...

I tried Qoo10 and Lazada but the filters there are overpriced as shyt

Local sets are specially blessed by the local distributors. By passing through their sacred hands, these items miraculously develop an spiritual aura of protection and performance, that keeps breakdowns away and runs faster than other sets globally.

The markup is definitely worth every cent in my opinion.

 

[greatgreenman]

Local sets are specially blessed by the local distributors. By passing through their sacred hands, these items miraculously develop an spiritual aura of protection and performance, that keeps breakdowns away and runs faster than other sets globally.

The markup is definitely worth every cent in my opinion.

lol unfortunately both Qoo10 and Lazada's fans are exports

 

[ExArchz]

Sorry to hijack. Are all stock coolers from lga 1150,1151,1155,1156 compatible with each other? I need to use 1 temporary

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Sorry to hijack. Are all stock coolers from lga 1150,1151,1155,1156 compatible with each other? I need to use 1 temporary

by right should be.

 

[localITguy]

Sorry to hijack. Are all stock coolers from lga 1150,1151,1155,1156 compatible with each other? I need to use 1 temporary

yes

LGA115X will be the same mounting holes