Will this CPU cooling set up work?

FrostedCereal

FrostedCereal

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Sorry, I removed the last part of my post as i re-read your post and realised you already have a H80.

If you already own a H80 then I wouldn't buy a new liquid CPU cooler - as there isn't many significantly better all-in-one liquid coolers - they are all relatively loud and expensive while only cool as well as a £40-50 air cooler. If you want an upgrade then I would either buy a couple of good quality quiet fans to replace the stock ones, or go for a proper custom water cooling loop. Alternatively, switch to a cheaper, quieter air cooler that performs just as well and sell on the H80.
 
Ironically, I made a mistake and I don't actually have the H80. But I had the H80 in mind. I was thinking about a custom water cooling loop, but I am completely new to water cooling and it looks to be very expensive. And somewhat confusing.
 
not really imo.
the all in ones are just that, a sealed unit, that you just fit, and thats really it.

with custom (proper) water cooling, you have to cut the length of pipes your self, fit the radiator, resevoir, barbs, fill it, bleed it to get bubbles out, use a kill coil to keep bacteria at bay, etc.......
have a look in the water cooling forum and you will see some builds and spec me threads, with all the bits you need.

have a look at Shaypers sticky, it explains everything.
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18290835
 
Oh goodness. I don't think I can manage that lol. I can build myself a PC because that's easy as ****. But this sounds rather difficult.

I'll stick with an all in one lol.

Most likely Jeff's suggestion.
 
If you dont mind me asking, why not a high end air cooler?
just as good if not better and available for around £65
Or if going down this route, try and get one with a 240mm rad, it will run cooler than a 120mm rad (if budget allows)
 
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Well I don't really like the huge bulk on the good air coolers. I could get one but they are very obnoxious.

But if you know of any that aren't massive then I'd gladly look into it.
 
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Well I don't really like the huge bulk on the good air coolers. I could get one but they are very obnoxious.

But if you know of any that aren't massive then I'd gladly look into it.
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Well it depends what you're after. The best air coolers are very big. Something like this Gelid Tranquillo though is a fair bit smaller, and is good for overclocking an i5 2500K to 4.5Ghz or so. It depends how much cooling power you're after really.

Couple of reviews of the Gelid here and here
 
Well currently I have an i7 2600k at 3.7Ghz. But I'd like it to get to 4.5Ghz or so without excessive heat. And although my case (Cooler Master HAF 932) can easily accommodate a massive fan I just personally don't really want one.
 
Well I wasn't sure about these big coolers too, but I've now got a Noctua NH-D14 and it's reallly good! Overclocked to 4.5Ghz with my i5 2500K it stayed around 60 after prime for an hour. See my thread here. That might not sound impressive but that was after I got my fan controller, and I had it turned right down. My PC wasn't silent but very very quiet - I'd bet an H80 couldn't do the same and be as quiet... I did have an H50 a while ago and wasn't too impressed really
 
Yeah I did see the Phanteck. Not sure which colour I'd like the most, probably red.

Quick question, when I put it on my CPU, should I just add a new layer of Thermal paste, or take off my thermal paste and reapply?
 
you will have to remove the existing thermal paste on the cpu, then apply some of the new paste.
these top end coolers come with their own paste which is as good as the other brand name pastes.
Generally you just put a grain of rice size amount on the cpu.
Push down the cooler, then screw it down, the push and weight spreads the paste for you ;) (loads of vids on youtube)
Just make sure you have low profile ram, as some ram with tall heatsinks, wont fit with the big coolers.
 
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