Solved BSOD on a nearly new computer

[nickbuchanan]

The H80i it is then, can you please link one? or are they all the same.
I will get it ordered and hopefully have it here in a day or two.

Should i get some other fans as well? looking through your thread the stock fans are not up to the job.

 

[Boozad]

All the Corsair H80i are the same Nick, any one will do just search for the best price. Do buy two new fans, the stock ones are awful and excruciatingly loud. I'd recommend these Corsair SP120 Fan - Quiet Edition - CO-9050005-WW - Scan.co.uk

 

[essenbe]

Here are the specs on the NH-D15 Noctua.at - sound-optimised premium components "Designed in Austria"!. It's extremely large, as Boozad said. I have an NH=D14, and as far as I'm concerned, it's the best air cooler you can get. The NH-D15 is an improvement on that.

 

[nickbuchanan]

Got to say essenbe, they look an awful lot easier to fit than the H80i?
That might be the deal breaker as well as the fact that it will be quieter.
I think I will have to sleep on this one.

not sure if will fit in my case, but will presume it will ?

 

[Boozad]

Once you've got the SP120s on the H80i you can't hear it at all. Either one you choose will suit you just fine Nick.

 

[nickbuchanan]

Does the NH-D15 req the other fans changing as well?

 

[essenbe]

No, Noctua makes excellent fans and are extremely quiet. You also get a 6 year warranty on the D15 and I think the same on the fans, or close to it.

 

[nickbuchanan]

Well if all I need is the NH-D15 and nothing else, then the 30-40 quid saving seals the deal.

 

[nickbuchanan]

Thanks guy's for your input on this matter.
I am going to order the NH-D15 once I have measured to make sure it fits in my case.

 

[Boozad]

You'll need some of this and some of this as well mate.

 

[nickbuchanan]

got them mate, though not as big a paste as that one linked, but 3.5 grams
I was going to reseat an old gpu but never bothered.
I am pretty sure the NH-D15 will fit in my case but better to be sure!

 

[nickbuchanan]

Just ordered through Amazon, due within the next week, paid £69.99

 

[essenbe]

Gav, you changed your Avitar. Keep the Noctua thermal paste. It is excellent paste. If you ever need more, try it. That is what I always use. What Boozad suggested is very good paste too.

 

[Boozad]

Yeah I was just messing about, I think I'll change it back. I didn't know the Noctua came with paste pre-applied.

 

[essenbe]

I don't think it does come pre applied, Gav. But a tube of their paste comes with it. But AS5 is good too.

 

[nickbuchanan]

Just had a look at the Noctua website for comparability, not looking good for me,
LGA1150 Gigabyte GA-H97M-Gaming 3

The cooler is extending over the first PCI-E x16 slot, so please use the other available PCI-E slot(s).



Noctua.at - sound-optimised premium components "Designed in Austria"!

might have to go the with other option guys?
unless I am mistaken!
One more thing guy's, should I mark this thread as solved and open another in the relevant section?
Thanks.

sorry, just checked, my board is GA-Z97X-GAMING3
LGA1150 Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3

 

[Boozad]

It's up to you if you want to start another thread Nick, feel free to carry on using this one if you like. If you have no more BSODs you can mark it solved if you're happy mate.

 

[essenbe]

I agree with Boozad. Whatever you want. I would wait and make sure the issue is fixed before marking it solved.

 

[nickbuchanan]

Finally got round to putting the cooler in!
at idle the cpu is at around 23/4c under load with fsx it peaked at 51c
That is around 20c cooler than the stock cooler.
Great advise guy's.
I only managed to use one fan though, the ram stops the other one from going in.
Could i use it any where else?

 

[essenbe]

Which cooler did you end up with? if it's the D15, does it have the metal clips for the fans? If so just put it there and slide the clips up so that the fan clears the ram. It will still help. But it sounds like it is doing OK without it.