What is a good proxy for case temperature?

[Bantu]

Hi,

So i've recently replaced my 3 DC case fans (Fractal Design GP-14) with 3 PWM ones (Noctua NF-P14 Redux) and am looking for the best way to set up the fan curves to keep the case (and specifically my Nitro RX480) cool and quiet.

The case comes with built-in a 3 step fan controller and i previously kept it on lowest speed when doing desktop work/browsing and ramped it up to highest speed when gaming.

I would like to automate this process and have the fans ramp up on their own as the case temperature increases.
I'm using the Asus "AI suite" to create the fan curves and it gives me options to use the CPU, Motherboard or chipset temperature.

As an initial setup i've told it to use the chipset temp and staying at low rpm up to 40 and then increasing linearly to full speed by 70. Is that the best way?

My setup is:
Case: Fractal Design R5
Fans: 2x front intake 1400mm
1x exhaust 1400mm
1x PSU (which i guess counts as a exhaust)
Motherboard: ASUS Z170-E
CPU Cooler: NH-U14s

Thanks

 

[VKleita]

Sounds good to me, on my spare rig I went with "Chipset" as when overclocked I noticed when its working hard that's the temp that raises most.

Motherboard is good as you don't get that sudden temp surge on full load when rendering from a CPU etc., where fans decide to go ballistic as it tries to catch up with your temp changes.

Just monitor and see how you like it, it's more preference for the user, personally I find my machine loud over 40 % fan speed (That's why its massively water cooled with big passive rads)

Your mileage may vary

 

[Bantu]

Thanks. I'll just have to experiment then. I didn't go for the motherboard reading as i didn't think it would be responsive enough. Honestly i would rather use the GPU temp but it's not a sensor that the AI suite can pick up