Someone commented on how loud my computer was the other day. No surprise, really, as I have CF reference 290s and 8 x 120mm fans in my NZXT H440 in order to keep it breathing. I wear headphones for gaming, which is when the volume really ramps up thanks to Afterburner, but it would be great to reduce the decebels coming from my computer.
I currently have a Corsair H80 on my CPU, so the way I see it I have 3 options:
1 - full custom loop. Done this before, albeit with a single GPU churning out much less heat.
2 - GPU-only loop, keeping the H80 on the processor. With the CPU out of the loop, I'm thinking the GPUs will be more effectively cooled.
3 - get a couple of those AIO adapters for the GPUs. Easier solution, but by the time you've bought a couple of AIOs to go with the adapters you're approaching £200 which is approaching decent custom loop territory.
Any advice on which way to proceed? Like I said, I'm in an NZXT H440 case which is known for having restrictive airflow but has the potential for 2 radiators. I'm not after superbly low temperatures, but an ability to maintain the 4.4Ghz overclock of my FX-8320 whilst reducing noise under load would be great.
I currently have a Corsair H80 on my CPU, so the way I see it I have 3 options:
1 - full custom loop. Done this before, albeit with a single GPU churning out much less heat.
2 - GPU-only loop, keeping the H80 on the processor. With the CPU out of the loop, I'm thinking the GPUs will be more effectively cooled.
3 - get a couple of those AIO adapters for the GPUs. Easier solution, but by the time you've bought a couple of AIOs to go with the adapters you're approaching £200 which is approaching decent custom loop territory.
Any advice on which way to proceed? Like I said, I'm in an NZXT H440 case which is known for having restrictive airflow but has the potential for 2 radiators. I'm not after superbly low temperatures, but an ability to maintain the 4.4Ghz overclock of my FX-8320 whilst reducing noise under load would be great.
