Log Portable workstation (K77 Lite)

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

Ok, test results are in:

Dual-Fan: NF-A9 + Arctic P9 Max, overall temp ~22° C (+0.8 than normal)

a) Idle:
- 36.2 C (tcl)
- 25.2 C (tccd1)
- 26.2 C (tccd2)

- nvme: 40.9 C / sensor 1: 34.9, sensor 2: 38,9 C

b) full sustained load (5 minutes)

- 73.2 C
- 72.8
- 69.1 C

- nvme: 49.9 / sensor1: 43.9 / sensor 2: 47.9

c) Full sustained load (10 Minutes):

- 73.5
- 73.2
- 70.0

- nvme: 53.9 / sensor1: 47.9 / sensor2: 49.9

d) 20 minutes:

- 72.9
- 72.8
- 69.5

- nvme: 54.9 / sensor1: 48.9 / sensor2: 50.9

e) CPU Cool down after 5 minutes:

- 38.5 C / 27.6 / 28.6 C

 

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

Noise level at 75% fan speed is approx 30% louder than with the Thermalright TL-B9W.

 

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

Removed the SS 110 and replaced it with the SS 135. Replaced the splitter cable with a simple extension cord - the CPU fan now connects to a separate header instead. This should do for now, until I've decided whether or not I want an actively cooled m2 cooling solution, too.

Tests being performed probably at the weekend, but maybe earlier if I got the time and nerves.

cu, w0lf.

 

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

Out of some unknown reason, the CMOS settings got reset. My guess is: the board got a very unfortunate position of the CMOS reset pins - they're located right after the GPU unlock button / lever. If one isnt careful OR just doesnt see anything, one might be able to accidently bend those pins together while trying to either socket OR remove the GPU.

.. Which is probably what happened, as the BIOS / CMOS settings seem to stay saved even after disconnecting everything for a while.

Thus, all tests were accidently done using default CPU settings, ie. 170W, NOT eco 105E cTDP mode!

And with the Silver Soul 135, thats VERY impressive, too: Under full load, 10 minutes, NO thermal throttleing, everything stayed below 90° C!


cu, w0lf.

 

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

Fans ran in Asrock "Silent mode" with the original CPU fan installed, the NF-A9 as case intake and the Air Slimmer 120 sitting ON TOP of the case.

Intake NF-A9 ( + air duct) + CPU fan (1850 rpm / 82 CFM / 2,1 mmH2O, 3W) + air slimmer 120 fan ON TOP (NOT inside) the case

Idle:​

- tcl: 38.1
- tccd1: 24.2
- tccd2: 24.9

- nvme: 34.9 / sensor1: 28.9 / sensor2: 32.9

Full sustained load (10 Minutes):​

- tcl: 86.5
- tccd1: 85.9
- tccd2: 80.5

- nvme: 52.9 / sensor1: 46.9 / sensor2: 49.9

cu, w0lf.

 

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

Intake Thermalright SS 110 92 mm fan (+ air duct) + Arctic P12 Max (3300 rpm / 81 CFM / 4,35 mmH2O, 0,96W) - default mode (170W / no changes) + air slimmer 120 on top INSIDE the case

Idle:​

- tcl: 36.6
- tccd1: 25.2
- tccd2: 26.2

- nvme: 44.9 / sensor1: 38.9 / sensor2: 42.9

Full sustained load (10 Minutes):​

- tcl: 84.5
- tccd1: 84.5
- tccd2: 77.8

- nvme: 51.9 / sensor1: 45.9 / sensor2: 47.9

20 minutes:​

- tcl: 85.1
- tccd1: 85.5
- tccd2: 78.8

- nvme: 51.9 / sensor1: : 45.9 / sensor2: 48.9

 

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

Whats reeally needed: More fans, more case openings.

The next steps from here therefore are:

- side-mounted fan test (120 / 140 mm slim AND regular size)
- 60 mm fans strategically placed on top

cu, w0lf.

 

[hrh_ginsterbusch]

Side-mounted fan test with 140 mm Silverstone Shark Force 140 ARGB: All temps -2 C, so: 83 C CPU cooler / 49 C NVMe.
Also, the front area is significantly cooler, only hand-warm instead of slightly hot.

cu, w0lf.