How much can I expect temps to drop if I go AIO?

I'm running a 5930k at 4.4 (can go higher but no point for gaming) at 1.28 volts. This is under a corsiar h100i gtx AIO cooler in a lian li pc08 case - dual chamber case, rear section is where I have the radiator.
In games I rarely see the cpu break 50 degrees. On stress tests like aida64 it will nudge into the 60s. I'm well happy with the performance of my h100igtx, and it looks bloody ace in the lian li.

Edit - just ran the new Realbench 'stress test' for 10 mins. My cpu temps were 70 degrees on a few cores at times, so that's a bit higher than I thought I was doing. Still fine though and I think it's a pretty punishing stress test.
 
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Im actually looking into buying one of the new antec CLC systems. Still using the k2 on the 5820k. At 4.5ghz on 1.300v the highest temp in games is 64c, rest mid-high 50's, stressing with XTU the highest is 83c, rest low - high 70's. It's just that one same core that runs hotter than the rest no matter the use, probably just a bad mount. But the antec 1200 is well priced so might give it a go.
 
had an AIO antec 920 model, was good quiet kept the CPU temps decent saved some space. Was it better performance than an air cooler ? probably not. Did it save some space in the case - Yes and if looks matter to you it was a lot tidier but if you go that route be warned some like myself get hooked and want more from there your only option is to go custom ... so just go custom ;)
 
my CPU is completely stock no overclock at all runs 20-30-35 on general tasks, soon as im gaming on something like CSGO it jumps itself up to 55-70 range im using a H440 case which i don't believe is the best for aircooling and running that completely stock as well is there any better fans than stock I should be buying or extra ones from stock? and what would be the best configuration of fans in the case? ive got an EVGA ACX 120mm CPU air cooler and the rest of my configs in the sig :)
 
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Im actually looking into buying one of the new antec CLC systems. Still using the k2 on the 5820k. At 4.5ghz on 1.300v the highest temp in games is 64c, rest mid-high 50's, stressing with XTU the highest is 83c, rest low - high 70's. It's just that one same core that runs hotter than the rest no matter the use, probably just a bad mount. But the antec 1200 is well priced so might give it a go.
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I honestly don't think you would be happy with a CLC. You are too quality and quiet conscious.

I have not seen a single CLC that is even reasonable quality. Just look at their total weight. It's similar to an air cooler .. meaning pump, hoses, mounts, radiator, fans, wires and coolant have a similar weight to just a component loop radiator with no fittings, fans, or coolant weights. CLC pumps blocks can barely keep up with CPU heat (poor pump flow rate & block heat transfer) and radiator is poor quality with very high density fins meaning very high pressure / flow fans are needed (which make way more noise) than component radiators.

Stay air or grow deep pockets .. very deep pockets .. to support a custom loop. :D

All that said, AIOs like Swiftech and hopefully the EKWB Predator or maybe a H2O kit are decent stop-gap between air and custom loops. At least they can be topped up, components replaced or upgraded, and/or more cooling & blocks added. They are basically entry level H2O loops, not wannabee water
 
Just installed a Cryorig R1 temps have gone from idling at 30-35°C on a Geld Tranquilo down to 23 - 26°C, just ran a cycle of OCCT and max temp was 60°C. maybe temps may drop when Thermal compound has cured?

All I can say is that I'm impressed, just waiting for a NZXT Grid+ V2 see if i can drop temps some more & quieten it down a bit.
 
The top air coolers trade blows with the aio's, but in my opinion, the aio's look better so that's a benefit, even if it is only cosmetic. I will say though, most highend air coolers are big so that can impact general airflow around the case.
 
I did want to go AIO or Custom but just couldn't pull the trigger. I agree AIO or custom loops do look much better, I just have that nagging in the back of my head that says its going to leak and bugger everything up.

Call me old fashioned but think Ill stick with Air for the time being :D
 
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Just installed a Cryorig R1 temps have gone from idling at 30-35°C on a Geld Tranquilo down to 23 - 26°C, just ran a cycle of OCCT and max temp was 60°C. maybe temps may drop when Thermal compound has cured?

All I can say is that I'm impressed, just waiting for a NZXT Grid+ V2 see if i can drop temps some more & quieten it down a bit.
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How long does it take CPU temp to peak? If more than a few, maybe 5 minutes, the airflow to cooler is being heated up by cooler's heated exhaust. Optimizing case airflow will solve this. https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=26159770&postcount=7

While some think CLC's look better, manyof us don't think they look good at all. Add that they cost more, make more noise, are not as reliable, and if they fail it's the pump .. meaning system will not work at all until cooler is changes and new cooler is not cheap. Air cooler never die, and if the fan does, it's an easy low cost fix .. and system can be used with any fan until replacement arrives. ;)
 
takes about 2 minutes to hit around 60°c then it just varies between 57 - 62° but then seems to drop back to 58 - 60°C.

Just need to get the Grid v2 installed when it comes & go from there.

One quick question doyll, what are the standard PH-F 140SP fans like, would there be any gain in exchanging them for something better?

Oh and can you buy the ducts in 140mm like you mention in your post on optimisation??


Regards, Sven
 
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I have not tried other fans in place of the PH-F140SP because they are good fans. I did run them on a cooler to see how they compared to a few others and they are in the same pack as TY-140 series and Noctua A15/ A14. Kinda hard to do much better than that. :D

As soon as Thermalright release the TY-147A Sq I plan to try them in place of my PH-F140SP fans. Not that I need any change, but just to see how they do I suspect there will be little difference.
 
Cheers doyll, i'll try them on Grid+ v2, cant get that sodding Phanteks fan thing working correctly, whichever OPT I plug into Case fans wont drop below 1100RPM :confused:
 
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Cheers doyll, i'll try them on Grid+ v2, cant get that sodding Phanteks fan thing working correctly, whichever OPT I plug into Case fans wont drop below 1100RPM :confused:
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That's probably because on most motherboards only the CPU fan header is PWM, and the Phanteks PWM controlled fan hub has to have a PWM signal to regulate the power to hubs 3-pins
 
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