I'd like to do a high end build in the NZXT H510 Elite. I've watched the videos on GamersNexus, etc. describing the mediocre thermal situation. However, I'm curious what everyone's thoughts are on mitigating this with two AIOs, in a build like this:
Scenario 1:
CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor (Open to 3900X or 3700X)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB FTW3 ULTRA HYBRID GAMING Video Card
Case: NZXT H510 Elite ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
The Kraken X62 280mm would be mounted in the front as intake, using the AER 140 RGB fans that come with the case and would go to the CPU. Obviously this will make the intake air warmer and the included AER 140 RGB fans may not be the most optimal as they're not static pressure fans.
The EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a hybrid card that has a blower fan and also hooked to a 120 Rad that I would mount on the rear as exhaust.
Finally, there would be a 140 fan on the top as exhaust as well.
Scenario 2:
CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor (Open to 3900X or 3700X)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X42 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB FTW3 ULTRA HYBRID GAMING Video Card
Case: NZXT H510 Elite ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
The Kraken X42 140mm would be mounted on the top as exhaust and would go to the CPU. Not sure if the X42 is realistic enough to cool a 9900K, 3900X, or 3700X at stock? May overclock, but the performance gains I've seen don't generally influence my use cases that much by overclocking. I'm more concerned about stock thermals.
The EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a hybrid card that has a blower fan and also hooked to a 120 Rad that I would mount on the rear as exhaust.
The two included AER 140 RGB fans would stay on the front as intake.
Other Thoughts:
1. Another option would be to change from 9900K to 3900X or 3700X (not sure on thermal differences with the CPU, though I've read the 9900K runs hot).
2. Or also, using a full blower style fan like the ROG Strix, but I thought supplementing with an AIO would help it out in a case with sub-optimal thermals.
I know that there are better cases out there for the thermals, but I really love the aesthetic of this case. I just want to determine what is the most optimum for these priorities:
Priorities
1. Use the H510 Elite
2. Have a Kraken AIO on the CPU
3. Keep the RGB fans in front
4. Have either a 9900K, 3900X, or 3700X with the 2080Ti
Thanks in advance!
Scenario 1:
CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor (Open to 3900X or 3700X)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB FTW3 ULTRA HYBRID GAMING Video Card
Case: NZXT H510 Elite ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
The Kraken X62 280mm would be mounted in the front as intake, using the AER 140 RGB fans that come with the case and would go to the CPU. Obviously this will make the intake air warmer and the included AER 140 RGB fans may not be the most optimal as they're not static pressure fans.
The EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a hybrid card that has a blower fan and also hooked to a 120 Rad that I would mount on the rear as exhaust.
Finally, there would be a 140 fan on the top as exhaust as well.
Scenario 2:
CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor (Open to 3900X or 3700X)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X42 Rev 2 98.17 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (4 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Storage: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Video Card: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti 11 GB FTW3 ULTRA HYBRID GAMING Video Card
Case: NZXT H510 Elite ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
The Kraken X42 140mm would be mounted on the top as exhaust and would go to the CPU. Not sure if the X42 is realistic enough to cool a 9900K, 3900X, or 3700X at stock? May overclock, but the performance gains I've seen don't generally influence my use cases that much by overclocking. I'm more concerned about stock thermals.
The EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a hybrid card that has a blower fan and also hooked to a 120 Rad that I would mount on the rear as exhaust.
The two included AER 140 RGB fans would stay on the front as intake.
Other Thoughts:
1. Another option would be to change from 9900K to 3900X or 3700X (not sure on thermal differences with the CPU, though I've read the 9900K runs hot).
2. Or also, using a full blower style fan like the ROG Strix, but I thought supplementing with an AIO would help it out in a case with sub-optimal thermals.
I know that there are better cases out there for the thermals, but I really love the aesthetic of this case. I just want to determine what is the most optimum for these priorities:
Priorities
1. Use the H510 Elite
2. Have a Kraken AIO on the CPU
3. Keep the RGB fans in front
4. Have either a 9900K, 3900X, or 3700X with the 2080Ti
Thanks in advance!
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