1/2 fans Noctua

SkidMarkKing · 26 Jul 2013 at 22:43

Hello.

I have bought a noctua nh-d14. I want to fit it but it didn't come with the splitter so I can't plug both fans into the motherboard at the moment. Will it be ok for me to just run the one fan for now until I can order a splitter cable early next week?

My machine is not overclocked by the way and im just using a standard AMD heatsink at the moment.

Thanks.

Tealc · 26 Jul 2013 at 22:46

Yes. You could probably run it passive if you wanted and didn't mind slightly higher temperatures.

SkidMarkKing · 26 Jul 2013 at 22:47

Tealc said:
Yes. You could probably run it passive if you wanted and didn't mind slightly higher temperatures.

Well my standard heatsink/fan has my cpu running about 37c. I think my GPU could do with some attention. Idling at 55/56C :/

scotsdragon · 26 Jul 2013 at 23:07

running with one fan wont hurt you as long as your not raging the overclocks lol

On Holiday · 26 Jul 2013 at 23:23

SkidMarkKing said:
Well my standard heatsink/fan has my cpu running about 37c. I think my GPU could do with some attention. Idling at 55/56C :/

What GPU, how many monitors and what res.

Uncle Petey · 26 Jul 2013 at 23:51

There's only a 3c or so difference between 1 & 2 fans, so I wouldn't worry.

SkidMarkKing · 27 Jul 2013 at 10:49

YarwoodUK said:
What GPU, how many monitors and what res.

GPU - GTX460
Monitor - Dual. One benq 21.5" Full HD. Second is a 19" wide screen. Standard definition.

Resolution will be the highest for each monitor. 1920x1080 for the benq not sure on the philips 19" though.

Idleman · 27 Jul 2013 at 12:05

I have my center fan plugged into the Cpu fan header and the other one in one of the chassis fan headers, no problems.

SkidMarkKing · 27 Jul 2013 at 12:08

Idleman said:
I have my center fan plugged into the Cpu fan header and the other one in one of the chassis fan headers, no problems.

Ok, I will look into this.

Just sorting the bits out.

I bought it second hand. I dont think I need half the stuff. I know some stuff is for intel. Im using AMD

doyll · 27 Jul 2013 at 14:42

You probably don't need them but here's pics of mounting on AMD.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru.../26613-noctua-nh-d14-cpu-cooler-review-8.html

SkidMarkKing · 27 Jul 2013 at 14:47

doyll said:
You probably don't need them but here's pics of mounting on AMD.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru.../26613-noctua-nh-d14-cpu-cooler-review-8.html

All done now bud thanks anyway bud

It was a tight squeeze. New cases needed for sure now before I buy anything else.

doyll · 27 Jul 2013 at 14:48

How is the cooling now?

Steampunk · 28 Jul 2013 at 20:16

All the reviews I've seen of dual fan coolers usually only show a few degrees difference between one and two fans installed. The fan in the middle is already doing most of the work as it's doing push/pull at the same time.

I often take off the second fan and use it as a case fan, especially if there's only basic overclocking going on.

SkidMarkKing · 28 Jul 2013 at 20:26

doyll said:
How is the cooling now?

Brilliant man. CPU temp barely goes over 35C

GPU runs at around 50C idle but apparently they run higher.

I tried to put the side on my pc and it fits but im not sure if there is mean't to be a certain gap between the top of the heatsink and the side of the case? Its a tight fit.

doyll · 28 Jul 2013 at 21:22

Sounds like a deal done!
As long as it goes on it's fine.

SkidMarkKing · 28 Jul 2013 at 22:03

doyll said:
Sounds like a deal done!
As long as it goes on it's fine.

Cool cool

Money for a pc chair now then

This dining room chair is giving me a numb bum gaming on it. lol