Hi, guys. I'm new to watercooling. Just a few questions regarding my custom loop
First of all my setup, I am currently cooling an overclocked 4690k (4.6g at 1.37v, probably got a below average chip) and two gtx980 in sli (running at 1.6g) with an alphacool monster 360 rad in push pull and also another alphacool xt45 480 in pull. A D5 pump set at speed dialler 3 and all the fans are corsair sp120 led fans with max speed of 1600 rpm.
1. I observe something weird. If I keep the fans on the 360 rad running at 50% and try to run software like Heaven benchmark and OCCT, the gpu temp and cpu temp stay pretty much the same respectively regardless if I stop the fans on the 480 rad completely or turn them to 100%. (I do mean no observable change in temps at all) Gpu temps stay around 45c and cpu temp around 85c with ambient temp at 23c. In other words, the 480 rad doesn't seem to be doing much cooling. Is this normal? Any opinion on this one?
2. I am a bit concerned about the cpu temp as it goes up to 86c at max during gaming. What can I do if I want to lower the temps a bit more (I want it to stay below 80c at all times)? Would it be better if I change the fans on the 480 rad to push or add another set of fans for push pull? (Personally I don't think it will make a big difference) Maybe switch to some other fans?
I don't know if this helps but here is how the loop goes, starting from the pump---360 rad---2 gpu blocks(parallel config)---480 rad---cpu blcok---back to reservoir and pump. Also the 360 rad is drawing cool air from bottom the case while the 480 rad is pulling relatively hot air out from inside the case and double as exhaust. There are also 2 additional intake fans and 1 exhaust fan.
Sorry for the "essay" Any ideas appreciated, thanks.
First of all my setup, I am currently cooling an overclocked 4690k (4.6g at 1.37v, probably got a below average chip) and two gtx980 in sli (running at 1.6g) with an alphacool monster 360 rad in push pull and also another alphacool xt45 480 in pull. A D5 pump set at speed dialler 3 and all the fans are corsair sp120 led fans with max speed of 1600 rpm.
1. I observe something weird. If I keep the fans on the 360 rad running at 50% and try to run software like Heaven benchmark and OCCT, the gpu temp and cpu temp stay pretty much the same respectively regardless if I stop the fans on the 480 rad completely or turn them to 100%. (I do mean no observable change in temps at all) Gpu temps stay around 45c and cpu temp around 85c with ambient temp at 23c. In other words, the 480 rad doesn't seem to be doing much cooling. Is this normal? Any opinion on this one?
2. I am a bit concerned about the cpu temp as it goes up to 86c at max during gaming. What can I do if I want to lower the temps a bit more (I want it to stay below 80c at all times)? Would it be better if I change the fans on the 480 rad to push or add another set of fans for push pull? (Personally I don't think it will make a big difference) Maybe switch to some other fans?
I don't know if this helps but here is how the loop goes, starting from the pump---360 rad---2 gpu blocks(parallel config)---480 rad---cpu blcok---back to reservoir and pump. Also the 360 rad is drawing cool air from bottom the case while the 480 rad is pulling relatively hot air out from inside the case and double as exhaust. There are also 2 additional intake fans and 1 exhaust fan.
Sorry for the "essay" Any ideas appreciated, thanks.