Hey,
Well this may not (yet) be a proper build log, but i need some advice.
My build is centered around the super old Cooler Master 270 case, which i fund by chance in the used market. (never seen another one since then).
My current hardware is:
Intel i5-6500 + Stock cooler
Asus Z170I Pro Gaming
1 x 8GB Ram
Seasonic SSP-300SUG 300W Flex-ATX 2.31
Asus RX470 Strixx 8GB
SSD + HD
Well the system does run mostly fine, but i want to upgrade the cooling concept. While the stock CPU cooler and the PSU (with a lot of cables) are not optimal, they run fine, and not too hot.
My biggest concern is the heating GPU. First, the GPU is already undervolted and returned to stock clocks. Therefore it stays within its original (max) TDP of ~120W and shows a typical average TDP of ~70W in Heaven. The GPU is upsid down (like in the S4 Mini e.g.) and has no slits in the case above the blower fans. The only airflow possible, is trough the slits on the side of the case (and above the CPU). Pics:
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/pcie-riser-card-sizes.601/
When i feel under load the temperature of the case, it is the hottest behind the GPU. All other parts are pretty much ok. Therefore also the GPU temperature very good at first (~70°C), but they rise, when the case is heated up. This takes some time, because its a lot of aluminium.
I saw that the sentry has an extra plate behind the GPU because of this? Does anybody now how that is supposed to work?
Has anybody an idea, how i could cool the backside of the GPU?
The case stands upright at the moment. and would in principle allow for 15mm thick 60mm case fans next to the Motherboard. It seems that at the GPU size, the cooler does not allow to install a 60mm fan there.
Any help would be very appreciated.
Well this may not (yet) be a proper build log, but i need some advice.
My build is centered around the super old Cooler Master 270 case, which i fund by chance in the used market. (never seen another one since then).
My current hardware is:
Intel i5-6500 + Stock cooler
Asus Z170I Pro Gaming
1 x 8GB Ram
Seasonic SSP-300SUG 300W Flex-ATX 2.31
Asus RX470 Strixx 8GB
SSD + HD
Well the system does run mostly fine, but i want to upgrade the cooling concept. While the stock CPU cooler and the PSU (with a lot of cables) are not optimal, they run fine, and not too hot.
My biggest concern is the heating GPU. First, the GPU is already undervolted and returned to stock clocks. Therefore it stays within its original (max) TDP of ~120W and shows a typical average TDP of ~70W in Heaven. The GPU is upsid down (like in the S4 Mini e.g.) and has no slits in the case above the blower fans. The only airflow possible, is trough the slits on the side of the case (and above the CPU). Pics:
https://smallformfactor.net/forum/threads/pcie-riser-card-sizes.601/
When i feel under load the temperature of the case, it is the hottest behind the GPU. All other parts are pretty much ok. Therefore also the GPU temperature very good at first (~70°C), but they rise, when the case is heated up. This takes some time, because its a lot of aluminium.
I saw that the sentry has an extra plate behind the GPU because of this? Does anybody now how that is supposed to work?
Has anybody an idea, how i could cool the backside of the GPU?
The case stands upright at the moment. and would in principle allow for 15mm thick 60mm case fans next to the Motherboard. It seems that at the GPU size, the cooler does not allow to install a 60mm fan there.
Any help would be very appreciated.
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