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00:00:00 – 00:11:07
The video showcases Noctua's fanless CPU cooler for high-end CPUs, emphasizing its features, installation process, and compatibility. Testing the cooler's performance with an i9 11900k processor in GTA 5 reveals effective heat dissipation without throttling under continuous load. Further tests involve passive cooling of a GPU, initially facing thermal contact issues but later resolving them with a box wedge trick for improved thermal management. The importance of proper thermal contact is highlighted, showing significant temperature drops and enhanced performance without hindering the gaming experience. This demonstration underscores the critical role of thermal management in maintaining optimal system performance.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, Noctua has launched a passive CPU cooler with fanless cooling for high-end CPUs. The YouTuber unboxes the cooler, which includes mounting gear, a screwdriver, thermal paste, and fan brackets. The large heatsink allows air to flow in multiple directions for efficient cooling. Installation is straightforward using standard Noctua mounting hardware. The user manual provides detailed information on suitable use cases and CPU compatibility for this passive cooler.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the host tests a CPU cooler’s performance by attaching it to an i9 11900k processor while running GTA 5. The temperatures rise quickly but stabilize in the high 80s without throttling. The host then reduces the core count and frequency to test the cooler further. With six cores active and reduced frequency, the average power utilization drops to the mid-60s watts. The cooler effectively handles around 65 watts of continuous load. The next test involves trying to passively cool a GPU using the same cooler setup.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the creator is trying to secure a cooler to a graphics card using zip ties and a makeshift support from a microphone stand. They also attach a GT 1030 heatsink with thermal pads to the VRAM for additional cooling. After powering up the system, they notice the GPU temperatures climbing rapidly, reaching 90 degrees Celsius and throttling down to 300 megahertz. Realizing there is a thermal contact issue, they make adjustments by wedging a box between the motherboard and heatsink for better contact, resulting in a 20-degree drop in temperatures.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the YouTuber successfully solves a cooling issue with a computer component by using a simple box wedge trick. By improving the thermal contact, the temperatures drop significantly, leading to better performance without impacting gaming experience. The YouTuber demonstrates how the proper mounting of the box wedge keeps temperatures in check, leading to an improved thermal situation with temperatures staying below 70 degrees Celsius during testing. This simple fix showcases the importance of thermal management in maintaining optimal performance.