Cooler for 5820k

theaterix · 20 Dec 2015 at 01:56

I currently have a Corsair H100 and I am upgrading to a 5820k and a new case, but on my current setup, the H100 dosent do a great job of cooling anymore which leads me to believe something in it is broken...
I am looking for a new cooler, or a way to test to see if my H100 is working.

Air or Water, aslong as it looks Good and is compatible with Avexir Core series DDR4.
Cheers lads!

UTmaniac · 20 Dec 2015 at 07:23

At stock settings (having removed the guaranteed "step 1 overclock" for now, which worked, just don't see the need for it currently), the Asetek AIO that came with my 8-Pack bundle is currently 20C using the pre-applied thermal compound.

Edit: It barely exceeds ~40C while gaming.

Stovepipes · 20 Dec 2015 at 08:14

I almost bought a used 5820k the other day with a Corsair H110i GT so I don't know if it's the best cooler but it's the one I would have gotten & apparently good at cooling the CPU when overclocked..

bimbleuk · 20 Dec 2015 at 08:15

Any large air cooler rated for a 140W CPU or 240mm+ AIO will do the job fine.

Can you see the RPM from the H100 by plugging it in to a fan header? Does it slosh excessively when you shake the rad as maybe it's just lost coolant over time.

theaterix · 20 Dec 2015 at 14:57

Which thermal paste should I get to go with it? Not looking to pay a tenner, would also like enough to do my 290 aswell when I get the Kraken G10 and H50.

faceman123 · 20 Dec 2015 at 15:32

Astek cooler, got mines with 8 pack. Mines barely hits 40 while gaming

theaterix · 20 Dec 2015 at 15:36

What are yous using for case fans and on the rad?? I am looking at the OCUK ones that come with the rad, to make them all match up!