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Quiet/fanless computer
The more powerfull (TDP (thermal dissipation power) in watt) the computer, the more you need to cool it down. You can combine one or several of these:
You can pick low energy components (CPUs). You ...
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ASUS 1070 Strix - Liquid cooling?
It may be a touch more efficient due to the water convection of the heat works but water cooling still relies on fans to cool a radiator that cools the water. The thermal capacity of a liquid cooling ...
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Silent cooler recommendation for the i3-7100?
Noctua makes a range of low-profile and low-decibel coolers. A number of other companies do as well but in my experience Noctua has the best track record for performance.
This model might work for ...
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Budget cooler to replace stock Intel one
Arctic Cool Freezer Pro 7 r2
This is my go-to budget cooler. Much quieter and a better cooler than stock HSFs.
Also buy some decent-but-cheap thermal paste, such as Arctic Silver 5 and Thermal ...
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Quiet Cpu Cooler for 4690k @ stock
If you look at pcpartpicker.com under CPU coolers, they have a lot of great filtering options. For example...
Here is a list of available CPU coolers that don't come with fans. Even at stock it ...
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Laptop cooling pad with no fan for lap use
Check some options that I found on Amazon, mostly from one brand - cooling pads without fans seem to be quite rare.
Fellowes Laptop Riser, 13 1/4 x 9 3/8 x 4 1/4, White/Gray (probably out of ...
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Laptop GPU Noise
As far as my simple research goes, you should pick the thickest one. Thick laptops have more room for cooling and will be quieter. Both have the same tdp range (18-25W) so the level of quietness is ...
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O6G vs 6G graphics card from same brand
OC cards are generally well tested and have better sillicon than the non OC cards (same heat output, better performance, although not by much), so that mostly eliminates doubt 1 and 2. For doubt 3, ...
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Replacement for Asetek 240mm 570LX AIO cpu cooler that uses the same intel backplate
Before anything else...
A gentle reminder that LGA 2011-3 is not designed to have a removable backplate. There are threads built into the front of the retention mechanism, which the cooler is designed ...
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Core i7-2600 CPU Cooler
This might be something that might work for you it's from Noctua, a little pricey but very low profile and efficient and should be more than enough for that cpu to keep it cool.
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What is best system of cooling for my old computer?
blow away the dust with compressed air; if you have an air compressor with a tank at ~100 psi that is optimal versus a little hand held can of compressed.
verify the cpu cooler fans, and all others, ...
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O6G vs 6G graphics card from same brand
The O6G is probably better binned silicon by Asus which is tested to be more stable at higher boost clocks. But looking at all your concerns it looks like the 6G is a better fit for your needs, since ...
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Cooling NVME drive in laptop
You can keep the label. If it assists cooling, it should transfer the heat to the outer heat sink (normally air or something built into the motherboard). If you want your laptop chassis to be the ssd ...
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Is it possible to replace an internal laptop fan with a different model?
Laptop fans / coolers are in general not interchangable because of small sizing and propriotary cooling. But laptops and mini/pc's are not the same. Some mini pc's (like some raspberry pi's) use ...
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Laptop GPU Noise
It's difficult to say on basic specifications alone. the idea Irsu85 brought up is a good one, but for all we know the thinner one might use fancy cooling mechanisms like vapor chambers, has more/...
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How can I reduce graphics card temperature?
There are several things to try, First there is a software solution. MSI Afterburner is a free program you can download, and it has options to change the fan curve of your GPU. This way you can set ...
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PSU-powered, motherboard case-fan header-controlled, multiple fan controller
It's a bit pricey, but the Corsair iCue Commander PRO can handle up to six 3-pin or 4-pin fans. It is powered via SATA from your PSU. I do not recall if it plugs into the case fan header as well, but ...
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Where can I get schemas for liquid cooling
The radiator has to be connected to the pump. The pump is connected to the CPU block, and that is connected to the GPU block. The GPU block is then connected back to the radiator thus completing the ...
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How much heat would an AMD FX-6350 emit if overclocked?
According to the ASUS website, the board only supports a max of 140W so in theory your cooler doesn't need to be any better than that anyways.
However, that motherboard doesn't really have the VRMs ...
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Is there any mounting standard for prefilled liquid coolers?
The vast majority of modern tower cases (and many smaller cases) support at least a 240mm radiator with fans in some configuration. AFAIK, there is no standardized compatibility keyword; however, most ...
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Deep Learning Hardware (PC/Ubuntu)
You should go with the Gigabyte Z370 HD3, since it is the cheapest option meeting your requirements. However, if your configuration requires a lot of RAM which you didn't mention, the most expensive ...
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Budget cooler to replace stock Intel one
I do understand wanting quiet. I am dubious about your choice. It says 25 dB at its lowest setting. That means if you put any load on your CPU, it will speed up and be louder.
This one is $20 and its ...
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Intel i7 6700k cooler
Since you are not looking to overclock or anything save yourself a few bucks and go with the I7-6700 Retail Box I7-6700 on Amazon.
Fan verification based on model from Intel. It is said to include ...
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CPU cooler for peltier cooling system
I'd recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. It has 4 direct contact heat pipes and is rated for 180W thermal dissipation. And goes for about £30. You can also buy some clips and convert it to push-...
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Hardware selection for NVIDIA Titan Xp
There are a few key things you need to look out for:
You need 8-16GB of RAM
As the card draws 250W max and the rest of the system probably draws the same, you need a 600W+ PSU that has at least one ...
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