Watercooling for CPU

kenich11 · 3 Jul 2013 at 15:15

Hi,

If I need watercooling for my CPU only what's a good option?
my CPU is a:
Intel Core i5 750 2.66GHz Socket LGA1156
that has been overclocked to 4.0 GHz

I've never done water cooling before so I'd need the full setup

Thanks for your help

/Billy

illuz · 3 Jul 2013 at 15:36

First off, what case do you have and whats your budget?

Although I would normally say go ahead, your CPU is quite old now (though still a good one!) - have you not thought about putting the money towards a newer rig and selling yours? Just a thought, if it's still more than what you need it for then by all means stay where you are.

kenich11 · 3 Jul 2013 at 15:38

I'm quite low on money and have been upgrading my pc bit by bit, the CPU is currently the only outdated part along with the motherboard.
I was having a few issues with the CPU which is why I overclocked it and now it gets me through everything I need.

I have a CM storm Stryker case.

scotsdragon · 3 Jul 2013 at 15:45

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-021-CS

Will fit fine and give you a good cooling solution

illuz · 3 Jul 2013 at 18:13

If you're on a budget id say the above is perfect!

kenich11 · 4 Jul 2013 at 09:17

Looks good as long as it'll manage to cool the overclocked CPU which I assume it will ^^

Might just order one

scotsdragon · 4 Jul 2013 at 14:24

OFC it will the h100 has been a recognised cooler for quite a while and should keep your processor nice and cool i would suggest that you buy a tube of good thermal paste to go with it tho corsairs one is ok but since you can get a good tube of paste for less than a tenner and it will help LOTS just make sure you clean the old stuff off

illuz · 4 Jul 2013 at 15:29

If you don't mind a little staining, the best compound for thermal transfer is Liquid Ultra/Pro - myself and many others swear by it. It does stain, however it can be removed with some elbow grease and metal polish.