I'm building a dual Xeon workstation/NAS and I'm trying to minimise noise (appreciate that can be difficult with two CPU's and loads of drives!)
Right now the spec I have is:
Asus Z10PA-D8 dual CPU motherboard (Intel C612 chipset)
2 x E5 2630 V3 (8C/16T, 85w TDP) or E5 2670 V3 (12C/24T, 105w TDP each)
4 x Crucial 8GB DDR4 ECC/Reg
Fractal Design Define R5
PSU TBC
8 x SATA 4-6TB drives
I'm looking to watercool the the CPU's, which I am still sourcing. Max TDP will be 105w per CPU.
My question is:
1) The review for the NZXT Kraken X41 looks promising, is it a good match for a 105w Xeon E5?
2) Can I fit two X41's in a Fractal Design Define R5? If possible and keeping in mind the 8 hard drives (which rules out the front of case position), where would you recommend I mount the radiators? Is placing both of them at the top work, I'm guessing I'd need to remove the 5.25" cage?
3) Should I be considering a different setup to the X41's or AIO watercooling at all?
Thanks!
Fractal R5 & Dual NZXT Kraken X41 possible for Xeon build?
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Re: Fractal R5 & Dual NZXT Kraken X41 possible for Xeon buil
These Xeon's are CPU-only. What gfx card is going in the case? low or high TDP gpu can skew our answers.
The X41 isn't particularly quiet: 20dB with the stock fan/pump at lowest setting. You'd probably be better off with either a custom pump/loop solution or with two air coolers.
The X41 isn't particularly quiet: 20dB with the stock fan/pump at lowest setting. You'd probably be better off with either a custom pump/loop solution or with two air coolers.
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Re: Fractal R5 & Dual NZXT Kraken X41 possible for Xeon buil
KuniD wrote:1) The review for the NZXT Kraken X41 looks promising, is it a good match for a 105w Xeon E5?
More probably that not it's just enough, I mean, it wouldn't be particularly quiet nor particularly performing. Maybe the Fractal AIOs (Kelvin) might be better suited, at least mechanical-wise.
KuniD wrote:2) Can I fit two X41's in a Fractal Design Define R5?
- http://support.fractal-design.com/suppo ... or-options
- http://support.fractal-design.com/suppo ... lity-chart
KuniD wrote:3) Should I be considering a different setup to the X41's or AIO watercooling at all?
A custom loop with low FPI radiator(s) and low restriction components.
Re: Fractal R5 & Dual NZXT Kraken X41 possible for Xeon buil
Thanks for coming back to me guys. After experiencing some problems sourcing the motherboard and CPU's I wanted I'm opting for a single Xeon system instead and sticking with aircooling!
Will create a new thread in that forum.
Will create a new thread in that forum.