RustedAngel
Limp Gawd
- Joined
- Mar 26, 2007
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- 145
I'm currently running an i7-8700K bone stock with an old 212+. For whatever reason I did not feel like replacing the 212 when I built the new system last year, but now I've got the itch. I don't have a drive to overclock, just would like to bring CPU temp down if possible.
I get the impression from reviews that the Mugen 5 Rev b is a solid performer in temp and noise.
I like the way it looks
I like the $45 price point. I think I could spend $60-65 if I felt like I was really going to be getting more.
I like that it's offset to prevent RAM clearance issues. I don't really need this since my RAM is 34mm tall (Corsair Vengeance LPX), but I might want to swap it for Vengeance Pro RGB at some point(51mm tall).
Should I consider any other coolers besides the Mugen 5?
Further background: Last week I ran Prime95 for about 2 hours and saw CPU temp stabilize around 68-69 C, with CPUID hardware monitor reporting max temp at some point of 73 C. Case is a Thermaltake A-71, 2 200mm intake fans, 1 200mm and 1 120mm exhaust. I ran furmark for 3 hours on my new 2080 (EVGA XC Ultra) and reported max temp by hardware monitor was 67 C, so I feel like the case probably flows air pretty well. Weather report said 75 F when I was testing.
I get the impression from reviews that the Mugen 5 Rev b is a solid performer in temp and noise.
I like the way it looks
I like the $45 price point. I think I could spend $60-65 if I felt like I was really going to be getting more.
I like that it's offset to prevent RAM clearance issues. I don't really need this since my RAM is 34mm tall (Corsair Vengeance LPX), but I might want to swap it for Vengeance Pro RGB at some point(51mm tall).
Should I consider any other coolers besides the Mugen 5?
Further background: Last week I ran Prime95 for about 2 hours and saw CPU temp stabilize around 68-69 C, with CPUID hardware monitor reporting max temp at some point of 73 C. Case is a Thermaltake A-71, 2 200mm intake fans, 1 200mm and 1 120mm exhaust. I ran furmark for 3 hours on my new 2080 (EVGA XC Ultra) and reported max temp by hardware monitor was 67 C, so I feel like the case probably flows air pretty well. Weather report said 75 F when I was testing.