I'm having some temp and noise problems with my new Node 202 setup. Below are all the parts I'm using. I bought the Node 202 and Silverstone PSU used. Switching to the Cryorig C7 lowered the temperatures somewhat and this cooler is more silent compared to the stock one. However the overall temps still seem too high. At idle I would expect temps to be closer to 30-35C and at load 50-55C. I'm thinking it could be the amount of paste I used (pee sized), but I'm reluctant to try again as it's a real hassle to take the board out of the case and put it back in with all the cabling.
I've removed the top cover and positioned the case horizontally under my desk: the overall temps dropped to 35-40C and settled around 40C after a while (see below Core Temp screenshot).
Another problem is the noise. The Cryorig is quite silent (at 1300 RPM), it seems most of the noise is coming from the SFX PSU. Without the top cover you can still hear it but it's tolerable. With the system closed it sounds like it's always under load even at idle. I heard this PSU could be noisey but expected it to be quiet at least at idle or low/moderate use.
Intel stock cooler:
Idle: 55C
Moderate/Normal: 65C
Cryorig C7:
Idle: 50C
Moderate/Normal: 60C
Parts:
Node 202
SilverStone ST45SF-G v2.0
i5 2500K
Cryorig C7
P8Z77-i Deluxe
Radeon HD 7850
Node 202 temps without top cover:
https://slack-files.com/T02BNCS18-F85F8N6QK-97d375de8c
If anyone has any tips to make the system more silent or lower the temp please let me know. I'm quite disappointed by the Node 202 performance and also feel it's too bulky as well. I'm considering pre-ordering the S4 mini for a truly sff setup, but that will require quite a big investment.
I've removed the top cover and positioned the case horizontally under my desk: the overall temps dropped to 35-40C and settled around 40C after a while (see below Core Temp screenshot).
Another problem is the noise. The Cryorig is quite silent (at 1300 RPM), it seems most of the noise is coming from the SFX PSU. Without the top cover you can still hear it but it's tolerable. With the system closed it sounds like it's always under load even at idle. I heard this PSU could be noisey but expected it to be quiet at least at idle or low/moderate use.
Intel stock cooler:
Idle: 55C
Moderate/Normal: 65C
Cryorig C7:
Idle: 50C
Moderate/Normal: 60C
Parts:
Node 202
SilverStone ST45SF-G v2.0
i5 2500K
Cryorig C7
P8Z77-i Deluxe
Radeon HD 7850
Node 202 temps without top cover:
https://slack-files.com/T02BNCS18-F85F8N6QK-97d375de8c
If anyone has any tips to make the system more silent or lower the temp please let me know. I'm quite disappointed by the Node 202 performance and also feel it's too bulky as well. I'm considering pre-ordering the S4 mini for a truly sff setup, but that will require quite a big investment.
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