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by Finboss
Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:51 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Best CPU cooler for Antec NSK2480 HTPC
Replies: 29
Views: 14984

I'd still suggest the 5770, as it generates less heat
That's an interesting point because from what I have seen the GTX 460's run cooler than HD 5770's. However, I may be wrong. It is nice to know that my case can handle hot cards and that I shouldn't be too worried about cooling my cpu.
by Finboss
Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:05 am
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Best CPU cooler for Antec NSK2480 HTPC
Replies: 29
Views: 14984

Good to know. I know this is starting to get slightly off the original topic but you seem to know what you are talking about. How well do you think my case would be able to cool and fit an http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130562?
by Finboss
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Best CPU cooler for Antec NSK2480 HTPC
Replies: 29
Views: 14984

Great! Thanks for your input. I think I will try to get hold of the mini ninja. I was also thinking of mounting a 60mm fan on the rear intake to increase the case airflow. I am planning on adding an HD 5770 or similar Nvidia graphics card so I think I need the extra airflow. What do you think?
by Finboss
Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:44 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Best CPU cooler for Antec NSK2480 HTPC
Replies: 29
Views: 14984

I think I will be able to get hold of the mini ninja. However, I am very concerned about the vrm cooling, as the fan on the mini ninja will not blow any air onto the components surrounding the CPU. Should I be worried about this or would am I getting worried for no reason?
by Finboss
Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Best CPU cooler for Antec NSK2480 HTPC
Replies: 29
Views: 14984

Well after a brief look online you seem to be right about the mini ninja. It seems to have disappeared from many of the online shops I use. Sadly, the Scythe Samurai ZZ does not appear to be readily available in New Zealand. It also doesn't really address my concerns about the cooling of the VRM. To...
by Finboss
Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: CPU Cooling
Topic: Best CPU cooler for Antec NSK2480 HTPC
Replies: 29
Views: 14984

Best CPU cooler for Antec NSK2480 HTPC

Hi all, I have been putting together a HTPC for my lounge and am finding the stock cooling on my Athlon II x4 620 CPU to be ineffective. I am idling at about 35 degrees Celsius and at regular load I hit about 55 degrees. When running prime 95 I am getting a max core temp of 65 degrees Celsius!!! I h...