UPDATE RE: Big Shuriken 3 + Noctua A12x15 Air Cooling
Hey everyone,
I decided to install the L12S to see what kind of performance i'd get over the BS3 + Noctua fan. I did return my old 32GB Ripjaws 3200 C14 for 16GB Corsair LPX 3600 C14 just to have maximum compatibility with any cooler for the T1.
To my surprise, the L12S was ~5c cooler than the BS3 + Noctua (61c vs 66c). Unfortunately, I didn't try the BS3 with the stock fan before I installed the L12S so I can't really say if the Noctua fan reduced performance.
Some things to consider:
- I remounted the BS3 multiple times and got the same results prior to installing the L12S so mounting hardware/pressure could be an issue.
- OT's own video shows the BS3 with a stock fan being ~2c of the L12S so the stock fan could be a better fit, especially since the Noctua has a larger hub
- The BS3 had the fan configured for PUSH and it was very close to the mesh side panel. The L12S was configured for PULL (intake). The fan being further away from the side panel could have better airflow and less turbulence.
I'll get around to testing the BS3 with the stock fan again this weekend to confirm if the fan or mounting pressure or both was a culprit to reduced performance.
Side note, I failed to secure a 5900X yesterday so my 70mm and 50mm CPU cooler tests are on hold. I did preorder the 5900x at BH PhotoVideo yesterday morning though (preorders are closed now). Hopefully, I can get one soon to test low profile cooler capabilities.
Side note 2, According to Gamer Nexus, the 5950X runs less wattage at load vs the 5900X (120w vs 133w), his assumption is better binning. I'll consider going for a 5950X instead.
