Spec me a new CPU block and water cooling system...

CharlieRich · 1 Dec 2013 at 12:26

Hi Guys,

At the minute I'm running a slightly off-branded closed-loop CPU cooler which is performing ok, but I'm looking for an upgrade that can properly do the job for me.

I have an AMD FX 4300 CPU @ 3.8GHz (AM3+ socket)

I already have a Corsair SP120 on my 120mm rad and it looks, sounds and performs great.

So any suggestions on CPU blocks, rads, tubing etc would be much appreciated.

Also I was planning on using Mayhems Pastel Blue (blueberry or whatever it's called...) coolant when I build it, has anyone got any experience with this, or can recommend anything better?

Thanks in advance

CharlieRich · 1 Dec 2013 at 13:14

Note: When I say "performing ok"... I mean I'm running Prime95 for 3+ hours and hitting a top CPU temp of 19 degrees...

CharlieRich · 1 Dec 2013 at 13:28

Mynight said:
What the hell cooler are you running currently? I think somthings wrong with the reporting software or the temp probes on the cpu.

Haha thanks Mynight, i suspected there was something amiss with the temperature reporting... I'm taking CoreTemps word for it at the minute!

Thanks for the recommendations, I'll have a look at those

CharlieRich · 1 Dec 2013 at 13:53

Haha I may have accidentally found the best CPU cooler on the planet

I'm looking to spend a couple of hundred... For the block, rad and tubing

CharlieRich · 2 Jan 2014 at 13:09

Thanks Mynight

CharlieRich · 9 Jan 2014 at 13:01

Terminal_Boy said:
What's the ambient temp in that room?

Unless it's below 0º C, you might not be getting the CPU temp reported properly.

Ambient temp is about 22 degrees, I no longer take CoreTemps word for it as it has lied to me in the past!