NZXT Kraken G10 + R9 290x = Useless?

Discussion in 'Die-hard Overclocking & Case Modifications' started by guppysb, Jun 27, 2015.

  1. guppysb

    guppysb Active Member

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    Hey Guys,

    Here's the hardware I bought:
    Sapphire R9 290x : http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Vers...d=1435425226&sr=8-5&keywords=sapphire+r9+290x

    NZXT Kraken G10 bracket: http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Technolo...TF8&qid=1435425265&sr=8-3&keywords=kraken+g10

    Corsair H55: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Hydro...F8&qid=1435425282&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+h55

    Corsair AF120 fans: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-AF120...&qid=1435425427&sr=8-2&keywords=corsair+120mm

    Before applying the Corsair H55 and the NZXT on the 290x:
    Max temp: 94 C
    Idle temp: 53 C

    After applying the Corsair H55 and the NZXT on the 290x:
    Max temp: 94 C
    Idle temp: 46 C

    The only thing I've managed to change is the idle temp, which isn't that helpful for me. Has anyone else experienced a similar problem? Even my VRM 1 and 2 don't exceed 90 C. Seems like I've wasted my money on a liquid cooling setup for the 290x.

    Update:
    Turns out I was too scared to tighten the cooler too much and that was the culprit for the high temps. Now max temp is 66 C, so all is good in the world.
     
    Last edited: Jun 27, 2015
  2. Burninghorse

    Burninghorse Guest

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    I allready tightened the screws quite firmly. There is no wiggle but same temps. Im really getting tired of this card and cooler:(
     
  3. st0nez

    st0nez Guest

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    Haha sorry to bring a post back from the dead, about to do the same with a 290, and X31.
    All still going well?

    Did you put heat sinks on the VRM and VRAM?
     

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