NR200 Owner's Thread

It's not weird when one has a fan spinning at 1200PRM compared to 2k on the 92mm coolers. Chuck a 2k RPM fan on it and you'll see those temps drop below those of the 92mm coolers.
 
b0rn2sk8 said:
It's not weird when one has a fan spinning at 1200PRM compared to 2k on the 92mm coolers. Chuck a 2k RPM fan on it and you'll see those temps drop below those of the 92mm coolers.
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You shouldn't have to the cooler is massive in comparison and even with a 1200rpm fan it should be performing better than a tiny Wraith stealth and like I say the NH-U9S is a bigger heatsink with a 2000 rpm fan and still couldn't t beat the stock coolers
 
Protip, before this thread I was considering U12A (possibly when they release chromax I will go for it) with m3x4mm stand offs. It should fit in nr200p based on reddit comments, they say it is maybe 2mm too tall.
 
What's that I hear you say with excitement, another cooler already? Why yes a quick trip to Bolton and I can add the Scythe Big Shuriken 3 to the list

30 minutes of Heaven in an NR200P with Glass panel CPU = 3600 -

Noctua NH-U9S Chromax
Ambient = 19C
Peak temp = 69C
Noise = Loud

Noctua NH-U9S Chromax x 2 Fans
Ambient = 20C
Peak temp = 72C
Noise = Very loud

Scythe Mugen 5
Ambient = 19C
Peak temp = 72C
Noise = Silent

Wraith Prism
Ambient = 20C
Peak temp = 69C
Noise = Extremely loud

Wraith Stealth
Ambient = 20C
Peak temp = 69C
Noise = Very Loud

Scythe Big Shuriken 3
Ambient = 20C
Peak temp = 69C
Noise = Quiet

Alpenfohn Brocken Eco Advance
Unable to install with Gigabyte B550i Pro AX in this case

Made up with this cooler and I think it rules out the base Vs IHS and suggests the case air flow and this is with the 15mm fan, which is much quieter than I expected and quieter than noctua's NF-A12X15 to my ears

Looking forward to trying a full size fan on it but at this point I'm happy so I'll only post the results of that if anyone specifically wants them
 
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Interesting results. The U9S performing worse, and at a higher volume, does suggest there's an issue. Top fans causing airflow/turbulence problems?

Been tempted by a Big S for a while. Just can't help but think it's overpriced in the UK; the US price works out to about £35.
 
McPhee said:
Interesting results.

Been tempted by a Big S for a while. Just can't help but think it's overpriced in the UK; the US price works out to about £35.
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There one in the MM for £30 used and I have been looking at them for a while but in the end I caved and paid £50, doesnt come with a screw driver either which I was surprised at because the Mugen does and costs less and is bigger so yeah its pretty over priced but I am happier with this cooler than other I've tried, sat on PC right now typing this and the silence is glorious.
 
Relentless81 said:
There one in the MM for £30 used and I have been looking at them for a while but in the end I caved and paid £50, doesnt come with a screw driver either which I was surprised at because the Mugen does and costs less and is bigger so yeah its pretty over priced but I am happier with this cooler than other I've tried, sat on PC right now typing this and the silence is glorious.
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Thanks for the heads up.

Could do with getting this build finished. I haven't done anything since August.
 
McPhee said:
Thanks for the heads up.

Could do with getting this build finished. I haven't done anything since August.
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Just seen your edit above RE the U9S. In my humble unscientific opinion I think tower coolers suck in the heat straight out the back of the GPU, I think top down coolers intake cool air from the rear and exhaust it out the top easier and are taking in less hot air from the GPU

My GPU gets warm, 74C so thats quite a lot of hot air going straight into a tower cooler

If it was a typical front to back air flow case I think it would be the other way around and tower coolers would perform better but the results speak for themselves at this point, every top down cooler some of them tiny like the Wraith Stealth has matched or beaten much larger tower coolers
 
Fin direction may also be a thing in the NR200, as you want it to complement the bottom to top airflow.

@Relentless81 , how have you got the Big Shuriken orientated? Do the fins allow bottom to top airflow?
 
JClarke said:
Fin direction may also be a thing in the NR200, as you want it to complement the bottom to top airflow.

@Relentless81 , how have you got the Big Shuriken orientated? Do the fins allow bottom to top airflow?
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No they are left to right on mine, the OEM Wraith coolers I think the Stealth goes in different directions and I can't remember the Prism I've sold it now

I think you're right though it would be a benefit if the fins were top to bottom

Another thing is my system temps are down by 5/6C and because my case fans are tied to system temp my case fans are quieter
 
Sorryimhigh said:
Protip, before this thread I was considering U12A (possibly when they release chromax I will go for it) with m3x4mm stand offs. It should fit in nr200p based on reddit comments, they say it is maybe 2mm too tall.
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In the Machines & More videos you can see it fits with the mesh panel just about. No chance it'll fit with the TG panel.
 
Morten said:
The pump on my arctic 240 AIO just died.
What would be the best cpu cooler for the NR200p
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If you are wanting the vented side panel, go for another 240 aio.

If going for glass, read the recent posts by Relentless. General consensus however is that the Mugen 5 is probably the best, most universally fitting air tower for the NR200p
 
So I could finally snap a RTX 3080, it wasn't the one I initially ordered, but I'm quite happy with it. My build was using a Fuma 2 as intake from the (filtered) rear, now I could finally finish it (is that even a thing, a finished build :P).
Anyway, I posted it on reddit, it's quite an extensive post with all my testing and thoughts so please check it there: https://www.reddit.com/r/sffpc/comments/ju5jgl/extensive_thermal_testing_and_build_details_nr200/
Or jump straight to the pictures: https://imgur.com/a/7U83Gcj

Any questions about the build or the testing, feel free to ask :)
 
JClarke said:
If you are wanting the vented side panel, go for another 240 aio.

If going for glass, read the recent posts by Relentless. General consensus however is that the Mugen 5 is probably the best, most universally fitting air tower for the NR200p
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Just been googling and found the Noctua C14S so might try this.
Is AIO better?
Yes I am using mesh panel
 
Morten said:
Just been googling and found the Noctua C14S so might try this.
Is AIO better?
Yes I am using mesh panel
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A 240 AIO will always beat a C14S. Simple case of larger surface area, liquid cooling, and two fans.

My preference however is for air cooling, simply as there is nothing to go wrong such as a broken pump or leak. With the vented side panel, you can fit the C14S and it will be very effective. Use the side bracket to mount the 140mm fan directly to the side of the case, then get a slim 120mm to fit to the underside of the C14S. This is one of the best combinations for the Nr200p if using the vented side panel.

Align the fins on the cooler so they are in-line with the bottom to top airflow and have some fans above to exhaust the air. Look up the Machines and More channel on youtube. He has several videos on the NR200 including one on the C14S air cooler.
 
Morten said:
Isnt the C14S default with a 140 mm underneath the heatsink? Why switch this out for a slim 120mm?
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What I meant was use the 140mm it comes with and attach that directly to the case fan bracket. Then get an additional fan to go on the underside of the cooler so you have a push/pull setup. Not sure if another 140mm fan on the underside creates issues with RAM/VRM clearance or not, but I seem to remember Machines and More using a slim 120mm on the underside.

I don't think you will have any regrets going for the Arctic Liquid II either way :)
 
Currently building a system in an NR200P with the vented panel. Will be mining with a Radeon VII in my HTPC, so the case and fans will have to adequately vent about 350W of heat at all times. We'll see how it goes when everything has arrived.

The plan is to have four NF-A12x25 as intake at the top and bottom, as well as an NF-A9x14 as intake at the rear. Two NF-A14 will be set to exhaust on the side panel. CPU will be cooled by an NH-L12S with a slim A12x14 at the bottom of the cooler, and an A12 at the top, both as "exhaust", or away from the CPU if you will.

Crossing my fingers that the system, especially the VII will stay somewhat cool.

 
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