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| Processor | Various Intel and AMD CPUs |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | Micro-ATX and mini-ITX |
| Cooling | Yes |
| Memory | Overclocking is overrated |
| Video Card(s) | Various Nvidia and AMD GPUs |
| Storage | A lot |
| Display(s) | Monitors and TVs |
| Case | It's not about size, but how you use it |
| Audio Device(s) | Speakers and headphones |
| Power Supply | 300 to 750 W, bronze to gold |
| Mouse | Wireless |
| Keyboard | Mechanic |
| VR HMD | Not yet |
| Software | Linux gaming master race |
The title says it. In case any of you are unfamiliar of the topic, here are some great videos:
As a starter, let me present my case:
System in my profile - I have it all in a Corsair 280X chassis. My cooling setup is composed of a 240 mm AIO with the radiator at the top of the case, fans working as exhaust. I also have the 2x 120 mm fans that came with the case in the front as intake. They work at similar RPMs, so it's a fairly balanced pressure setup. I've been wondering how to improve the cooling performance, as by taking off the side panel of the chassis, I'm shaving 8 °C off of both the CPU and GPU (62 °C CPU instead of 70 and 66 °C GPU instead of 74 in Metro: Exodus). In terms of performance, it's only a couple of extra boost bins on the GPU which isn't noticeable at all, but the noise, I mean silence!
It would be nice to have it with the side of the case on too.
The 280X chassis has 14 cm fan mounts both on top and in the front, so a fan upgrade is evident. What I thought about is getting a 280 mm AIO to improve CPU temps at the same time. But then, I probably wouldn't be able to install 14 cm fans in the front for a balanced setup (not enough room), resulting in a negative pressure setup.
My other idea is not giving a hoot about CPU temps, as they are OK anyway, but to just install 14 cm intake fans in the front, resulting in a positive pressure setup.
Which path would be more beneficial in your opinion?
Also feel free to turn the thread into a general discussion with your own questions and stuff.
As a starter, let me present my case:
System in my profile - I have it all in a Corsair 280X chassis. My cooling setup is composed of a 240 mm AIO with the radiator at the top of the case, fans working as exhaust. I also have the 2x 120 mm fans that came with the case in the front as intake. They work at similar RPMs, so it's a fairly balanced pressure setup. I've been wondering how to improve the cooling performance, as by taking off the side panel of the chassis, I'm shaving 8 °C off of both the CPU and GPU (62 °C CPU instead of 70 and 66 °C GPU instead of 74 in Metro: Exodus). In terms of performance, it's only a couple of extra boost bins on the GPU which isn't noticeable at all, but the noise, I mean silence!
It would be nice to have it with the side of the case on too.The 280X chassis has 14 cm fan mounts both on top and in the front, so a fan upgrade is evident. What I thought about is getting a 280 mm AIO to improve CPU temps at the same time. But then, I probably wouldn't be able to install 14 cm fans in the front for a balanced setup (not enough room), resulting in a negative pressure setup.
My other idea is not giving a hoot about CPU temps, as they are OK anyway, but to just install 14 cm intake fans in the front, resulting in a positive pressure setup.
Which path would be more beneficial in your opinion?
Also feel free to turn the thread into a general discussion with your own questions and stuff.
