I have an i7 4770k at 3.5GHz and a 780 Twin Frozr factory OC. I get great idle temps, 25c for CPU and 30 for GPU.
How could I get them cooler on air? My case has nearly every fan slot filled, I'm using a Coolermaster N520 cooler with Cooler Master thermal paste.
Well, you could improve the airflow in your case (and possibly get a new case if you care that much)
Ambient temps have a huge effect. You could get some diamond compound like Antec Diamond 7 to put on the CPU and GPU to shave a couple degrees off both. I think you have the 212 evo too? Something like the twin pack of Corsair SP120's in push pull would further help. Also what are your side panel fan setups? For radial fans like the Twin Frozr I like my fans to be exhaust if below the GPU, and intake if above. None of those alone will make a massive difference, but all together should make something noticeable.
Levelog, I have Cooler Master N520 heatsink. I think it actually has better cooling than a 212 Evo. My Antec P280 came loaded with fans and I do have some slots open to add more fans. But, I didn't know you could apply thermal paste to GPUs.
You can't get your temps lower than ambient. Not without some mad science cooling like phase change or LN2.
The 212 evo is actually better because it has direct heat pipes.
[QUOTE=Original User;44288472]Levelog, I have Cooler Master N520 heatsink. I think it actually has better cooling than a 212 Evo. My Antec P280 came loaded with fans and I do have some slots open to add more fans. But, I didn't know you could apply thermal paste to GPUs.[/QUOTE]
Yep. Although be careful, because I believe removing the heatsink/fan assembly voids some manufacturer's warranties.
Why the hell do you want cooler temps? Those are already ice cold i'd overclock if i were you
For cooler temps on the cpu you could de lid it and apply new paste onto the die
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