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Temps and Fan Noise on 5800X and H100i
Hi,
I bought a Ryzen 5800X and Corsair H100i Elite Capellix last week and I have some concerns regarding the temperature and the fan noise. On idle, the CPU's temperature is about 40c (on Ryzen Master), and the cooler noise barely noticeable, but on load (especially when playing games), the CPU's temperature can reach 70c with loud fans noise. I can’t tell the exact decibel level but from iCue it spins higher than 2000rpm.
I already set the q-fan config in bios to be ‘silent', selected ‘quiet’ fans profile on iCue, and limiting fps on the Radeon app but it doesn’t help much. I use a standard thermal paste (Cooler Master Regular) but I don’t think it’s better than the pre-applied paste. I live in Jakarta and room temperature can reach 30c, although it can be lower when I turn on the air conditioner, normally I only use it in the evening though.
I’m thinking about swapping the fans with the quieter ones but not sure to choose between value or performance products. I saw this comparison video on youtube (and hear how loud the stock ML120 fans are) and I think I’ll choose between the value Arctic P12, be quiet Silent Wings 3, or go with the Noctua NF-A12x25.
But I have some question before making the buy:
1. Between the 3 fans I mentioned, which should I buy in terms of a balance of value and performance? Especially on the noise level on load? If there are better choices please tell me.
2. The H100i included fans (ML120) are connected with this hub that’s powered by a SATA port and connected to a USB 2 header, while the CPU fans port is occupied by the pump. Where should I plug the replacement fans?
3. Does a ‘performance’ thermal paste really makes different results comparing to a regular paste? If yes, I’m thinking to buy a Noctua NT-H2, or is there a better option?
Please help, thanks in advance.