NR200 Owner's Thread
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Not running LC myself, but I'd say one header for the pump, one header for the radiator fans and the last header for all 4 of the case fans, using a SATA/MOLEX powered fan HUB, it's what makes most sense.
Using the Artic PWM PST rev.2 cable to run all case fans (2 top, 2 bottom and 1rear) off the single case fan header. My 92mm rear is the Arctic F9 PST model so also has the PST connector.
2x splitter (Akasa) for the Rad fans and the CPU pump is directly connected.
Has anyone had any updates on stock or received one this week from OCUK?
I remember reading somewhere (maybe the Cooler Master discord) that European retailers should be getting them now.
I ordered a white one mid-October. Have all the parts and am desperate to build!
I remember reading somewhere (maybe the Cooler Master discord) that European retailers should be getting them now.
I ordered a white one mid-October. Have all the parts and am desperate to build!
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Well I managed to get a 3080 yesterday. Was 2nd on my list as I wanted the Asus TUF for its slight edge in cooling and minimalistic design. The EVGA FTW3 is pretty solid though. Just look at the size of it compare to my 1080FE.
Had to use the front pass thru to get it inside the case. I'm not overly happy about daisy-chaining 2 of the connectors on 1 pci-e 8 pin but it was a suggested option so until I get individual 8-pin power cables this will suffice. Any suggestions for custom cables? Really only want/need for the GPU as the others tuck away just fine.
Will test temps and what not and let you know how it does. It did come with a retention bracket which works with 'select cases/chassis' according to EVGA...didn't see any place to install it on the NR200. May 3d print something that attaches to the bottom plate to support it. Think some 15mm fans should fit per other users but not sure I'll need them. Temps and time will tell.
Had to use the front pass thru to get it inside the case. I'm not overly happy about daisy-chaining 2 of the connectors on 1 pci-e 8 pin but it was a suggested option so until I get individual 8-pin power cables this will suffice. Any suggestions for custom cables? Really only want/need for the GPU as the others tuck away just fine.
Will test temps and what not and let you know how it does. It did come with a retention bracket which works with 'select cases/chassis' according to EVGA...didn't see any place to install it on the NR200. May 3d print something that attaches to the bottom plate to support it. Think some 15mm fans should fit per other users but not sure I'll need them. Temps and time will tell.
Another retailer is showing the end of the month.
On the plus side my SF750 should be here tomorrow or Friday, thanks for the earlier tip!
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@Richard Holm — you could always 3D print an extended shroud down to the grille?
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Oh for sure I could do that as well....two birds one stone kind of thing. Shroud for directed airflow and work as a support. May have to look into that.
I've seen people install/squeeze 15mm fans under but not sure it's really any improvement in temps...just extra noise.
As for downsides to the case....the velcro straps are kind of 'meh' at best. The retention clips for the panels can be a little sensitive to any pressure from cables or anything from the inside and cause the panel to not sit flush. That is not the retention clips fault as it is more of a cable management issue and the clips do their job. If they were too tight and you constantly remove the panels, over time the plastic would deform and snap. Think there is a nice balance of 'just right' pressure for the clips.
I know it won't fit, but saw that Artic released a 420 freezer for those giant cases. Buddy of mine picked one up...told him he could probably cool both his gpu and cpu off a rad that large.
According to my communications with OCUK two weeks ago "We are expecting new stock for this item next month (November)...".
According to a tweet by Cooler Master UK yesterday, "The moment I get to tweet we have stock. Will be the happiest day of this social media guys life. But right now we're facing horrible delays. ETA is end of Nov."
Considering how much uncertainty there is, I'd not be hoping for any earlier than December tbh.
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Bottom intake fans did nothing for me, literally zero difference to temps on CPU and GPU just more noise, removed and sold them
Bottom intake fans did nothing for me, literally zero difference to temps on CPU and GPU just more noise, removed and sold them
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I think you were one of the ones I recall saying they just added noise. Saves me some $ and can use that towards custom cables, 32gb ram or that Zen 3 CPU I'm itching to get tomorrow.
I have a asus z390i mobo with the mugen 5 and I'm trying to fit a 120mm fan on the back of the cooler (I think running as intake would be better) but the io heatsink is too high up to fit the fan. Removing it there is some thermal pads making it a heatsink to vrms or something... what are my options? Thanks.
maybe get an after market nvme heat sink.. might take less space then the mobo integrated one
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I think hes talking about the rear I/O heatsink. Not the one for the NVME. I was looking at the space for a 120mm fan back there for my setup as well and not sure if there is enough room. Maybe if I shifted it higher on the cooler it'll clear.
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Do you want your CPU a couple of degrees warmer or risk your VRMs being a lot warmer? I know which I would choose
The fan above the cooler will be pulling a load of air through the cooler anyway
Agree with Relentless. Run the Mugen 5 the standard way around with the fan on front and trust it will do the job well enough with a top fan for exhaust.
On the point of noise, I also agree the bottom slim fans are too noisy above 1000rpm. I however have them set at 900rpm and they are absolutely fine. I would keep them personally as I think they help airflow. This opinion might change however if I had a 2.5-3 slot card with 3 fans which would be better at pulling in air itself.
Currently working from home and the fan in my wife's work laptop on the other side of the room is the noisiest thing ever!
On the point of noise, I also agree the bottom slim fans are too noisy above 1000rpm. I however have them set at 900rpm and they are absolutely fine. I would keep them personally as I think they help airflow. This opinion might change however if I had a 2.5-3 slot card with 3 fans which would be better at pulling in air itself.
Currently working from home and the fan in my wife's work laptop on the other side of the room is the noisiest thing ever!
Does anyone know if these mounting pins can be used instead of the included mounting grill to mount fans to the top of the case? https://www.overclockers.co.uk/noctua-na-sav4-anti-vibration-mounts-16-mounts-fg-05p-nc.html
Not sure, but you can use the pins provided with the case without the grill attached if that is your concern. They will work with any 120mm fan (non slim)
I'm going to have to get a slim fan as I have a b550i aorous which won't allow a full sized fan on top of a fuma 2. I'd like the extra pins so I can cut them to size to fit the slim fan to the top with no sag