thoughts on swapping out a h80i for a h105?

beasty6

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hey guys,

it turns out that i need better cooling to push my FX8320 past 4.6ghz :(

so the h80i has got to be upgraded, so will the h105 be a good step forward? i did look at watercooling my CPU but its too expensive for me and tbh, im scared about leaking etc (cant afford to replace it if it goes wrong)

have i got any other options?
im going to using a corsair 450D soon as well, thanks
 
Its at 1.38v with a 4.5ghz overclock in syrim it got to 57c

So with a more intense game like coh2 for example, its reaching its max temps
 
beasty6 said:
Its at 1.38v with a 4.5ghz overclock in syrim it got to 57c

So with a more intense game like coh2 for example, its reaching its max temps
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Ok so it does sound like you need more cooling ...

So when you go to the corsair 450D you have a few cooling fan options ....

2 x 140mm in the front as intakes ?

3 x 120mm on the roof as exhaust ( or 2 x 140mm ) pulling air over the RAD ?
1 x 120mm rear exhaust
2 x 120mm as intakes ( in the floor )

and your PSU fan facing down drawing air from outside the case and pushing it out the back ?
 
PSU fan is facing down,

i currently have 2x SP120 quiet editions (running with the h80i
2x AF120 quiet editions (front intakes)
and a AF140 intaking from the roof to aid the h80i

when i get the 450D this is what i will be running
2x AF140 front intake
2xSP120 quiet edition in push on a h105 in the roof
1x AF120 quiet edition in the rear as exhaust
1x AF120 quiet edition in the floor as intake

so this is what i will be buying
YOUR BASKET
1 x Corsair Obsidian 450D High Airflow Mid-Tower Case (CC-9011049-WW) £91.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H105 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler (CW-9060016-WW ) £89.99
1 x Corsair AF140 Quiet Series Low Noise High Airflow - Single Pack (CO-9050009-WW) £14.99
Total : £206.57 (includes shipping : £8.00).



but with free shipping :) what do you think?
 
I think you should end up with a much improved airflow and with the larger RAD surface area this should help reduce temperatures but remember not all CPUs are the same so you still might be limited on a stable temp by the CPU but I am sure you will be happy with the new setup.
 
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