AIO Liquid cooler

[lcheowl]

Hi guys im new to AIO cooler system.

is this a good choice?

http://www.lazada.sg/corsair-hydro-...ance-waterliquid-cpu-cooler-120mm-203032.html


prefer something that is not so noisy. thanks!

Chances are the gpu fan is more noisy than the AIO when you are gaming.

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[Strikk]

what are u using?

Corsair but H something, I cant remember it was 2 yrs ago. I installed and thats it, nv take out change paste (I think no need?). Been there till now. I seem to remember I ran into a small problem while installing though, The radiator screw hole not align to my case.

 

[twist_shout]

Yes, that crappy $20 cooler is definitely better than the stock cooler though not by a wide margin.

You can try 4.6GHz but thats about the max for 4690K. I used to have both 4690 and 4790K. After 4.6GHz, need alot of voltage to hit 4.7GHz and beyond.

But it depends on what you are doing, if you are gaming, I would say don't bother with 4.6GHz, 4.4GHz @ stock voltage will do. That extra 100-200MHz don't make any difference in games.

so r u suggesting im good to OC to 4.6 with stock cooler?

 

[harharhar]

I think the case you use matters as well. I'm using H60 in Silverstone SG13. Given the case size and layout, liquid cooler has much better performance (noise and temp) than air coolers (which has severe height limitations) even at stock.

 

[*adiBOY]

Just get the Noctua NH-D15. Perform better than most AIO water cooling.

 

[monikernemo]

Actually for your case, you don't even need AIO. cause you can't even OC your CPU.

You sure...?

Just get the Noctua NH-D15. Perform better than most AIO water cooling.

NH d15 is quite expensive as well and may have some clearance issue due to its massive height. Not to mention higher tendencies for huge tower cooler like this to cause mounting damage the thin pcb of skylake CPUs.

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[lcheowl]

Just get the Noctua NH-D15. Perform better than most AIO water cooling.

The color theme don't fix with the component inside and it is too huge, unless TS is using a non windows casing, D15 is my top pick.

 

[lcheowl]

Actually for your case, you don't even need AIO. cause you can't even OC your CPU.

Even if you get 70C on stock cooler, its perfectly fine. Doesn't kill the CPU at all.

a handful of people using AIO is for the look and to mix the color theme with their mobo and gpu.

Most of the aircoolers is either too noisy or too big.

 

[JasK]

Actually for your case, you don't even need AIO. cause you can't even OC your CPU.

Even if you get 70C on stock cooler, its perfectly fine. Doesn't kill the CPU at all.

Are you aware that non-K skylakes are actually oc-able.
K-cpus overclocked using the multiplier, non-K CPUs have to be overclocked using the BCLK.

AIO is good for anyone. Sure a stock doesn't kill your cpu it may well retire your cpu earlier than some who uses AIO.

 

[JasK]

Hi guys im new to AIO cooler system.

is this a good choice?

http://www.lazada.sg/corsair-hydro-...ance-waterliquid-cpu-cooler-120mm-203032.html


prefer something that is not so noisy. thanks!

It's 5 yrs warranty on corsair hydro series AIO so it's worth the extra warranty and performance over any air cooler. I was using Air coolers for my diy-ed pcs until 2013 when i switched to H80i and never gave me a single problem till now.

You can go for H80i v2 or get the newest h115i to last you over the next few yrs till upgrade or new pc.

From an ex-air cooler user and believer for many diy builts. Go AIO and forget about Air cooling. Save the space. Keep it neat and nice. And never trust stock or some lousy stock like air cooler If you plan to try any OC or do some OCing/experimenting. You should have gone for AIO much earlier

 

[lcheowl]

From an ex-air cooler user and believer for many diy builts. Go AIO and forget about Air cooling. Save the space. Keep it neat and nice. And never trust stock or some lousy stock like air cooler If you plan to try any OC or do some OCing/experimenting. You should have gone for AIO much earlier

The only good thing about air cooler is even the fan is spoiled, the cooling tower still can act as a passive cooler.

For AIO, once any component failed, you need to replace the failed component or replace the whole set immediately.

 

[twist_shout]

It's 5 yrs warranty on corsair hydro series AIO so it's worth the extra warranty and performance over any air cooler. I was using Air coolers for my diy-ed pcs until 2013 when i switched to H80i and never gave me a single problem till now.

You can go for H80i v2 or get the newest h115i to last you over the next few yrs till upgrade or new pc.

From an ex-air cooler user and believer for many diy builts. Go AIO and forget about Air cooling. Save the space. Keep it neat and nice. And never trust stock or some lousy stock like air cooler If you plan to try any OC or do some OCing/experimenting. You should have gone for AIO much earlier

regarding the H80i v2 r u refering to GT? i only saw GT in lazada and may be purchase from there as there is discount

 

[darkarn]

Must also see where you place the computer.

Not much point using AIOs and stuff when the computer is placed in a place with bad airflow; you will not be able to see much of a drop in temperatures.

But still, having one less fan to worry about when it comes to cleaning up dust is a good thing though...

 

[muddle]

Must also see where you place the computer.

Not much point using AIOs and stuff when the computer is placed in a place with bad airflow; you will not be able to see much of a drop in temperatures.

But still, having one less fan to worry about when it comes to cleaning up dust is a good thing though...

Radiators also have fan what.

 

[darkarn]

Radiators also have fan what.

True, but considering that the radiator's fan taking over the rear case fan's slot and the CPU cooler's fan (the WC block will be covering the CPU instead of the CPU cooler), that's like "combining" two fans into one, right?

You got a point though when we talking about push-pull configurations or bigger radiators where two (or more) fans are used

 

[hlots123]

not used aio b4, but with their fans located at the front or rear or top of casing, would noise be more obvious at high rpm compared to at centre inside enclosure?
also aio fans >2000rpm and tower fans <1800rpm any diff in sound levels & type of sound?
if consider tat mid tower casing is on the floor...

 

[twist_shout]

not used aio b4, but with their fans located at the front or rear or top of casing, would noise be more obvious at high rpm compared to at centre inside enclosure?
also aio fans >2000rpm and tower fans <1800rpm any diff in sound levels & type of sound?
if consider tat mid tower casing is on the floor...

that is my concern too. casing is on the floor

Must also see where you place the computer.

Not much point using AIOs and stuff when the computer is placed in a place with bad airflow; you will not be able to see much of a drop in temperatures.

But still, having one less fan to worry about when it comes to cleaning up dust is a good thing though...

ventilation of the PC is ok i would say. its in an open space

 

[darkarn]

ventilation of the PC is ok i would say. its in an open space

Then should be no prob; double check make sure that where the radiator is going to be have ample space for good airflow.

 

[JasK]

regarding the H80i v2 r u refering to GT? i only saw GT in lazada and may be purchase from there as there is discount

H80i GT and H80i v2 are the same (just like H100i V2 is the GTX). It's basically just a re-naming to lower the confusion regarding the Corsair Hydro CLCs.
The only difference is the cpu block is slightly modified for better skylake compatibility, so changes is just slightest CPU block install revision and new packaging.

 

[JasK]

The only good thing about air cooler is even the fan is spoiled, the cooling tower still can act as a passive cooler.

For AIO, once any component failed, you need to replace the failed component or replace the whole set immediately.

Nightmare for AIO is pump failure or a pipe leak.

What you talk about has all along been the much debated Pros and Cons of Air vs Liquid cooling.

Water:
PRO: Disperses more heat, no RAM or mosfet interference, looks cooler
CON: More failure points, could be not so easy installation for some

Air:
PRO: Less failure points, some are easier to install, some can be a bitch to install thou
CON: Disperses less heat (generally), RAM and mosfet clearance issues

While comparing better liquid coolers for eg. Corsair H100i, it will probably only give you a 1-3 degrees edge over an up market Noctua NH-D14 But as one increase to a higher level of air cooling, one also increases the noise level, weather it is acceptable to an individual, its up to him.

One also shouldnt compare a H60 vs Noctua D14 or a H100i vs a CM 212 Evo. It will take the larger sized radiator CLC water coolers to begin to surpass the performance levels of the high quality air coolers.