Liquid Coolers?

[artemis8]

My machine is running warm.

I was looking at liquid coolers.

http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Hydro-...dp/B00A0HZMGA/
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extrem...dp/B009ZN03AA/

Is the 80 worth the extra money?

Thanks guys!

[FourOh]

I installed my first liquid cooler, a Kraken X41, a few months ago and I'm pretty happy with it. It allows my i7-4790K to run all-out at 4.4Ghz with moderate noise and much better temps than previously with a Cooler Master 212 EVO. It's a bit more expensive than the ones you're looking at... usually between $95 and $105: https://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx4101

I've heard mixed reviews of Corsair coolers, you may want to look at Cooler Master for comparison. Good luck!!

[c303a]

Check http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/cpu-cooler/#w=1&m=11. You can save a few bucks. I have a Corsair 80i and it is now about a year old and running fine. I did change the fans to a model that is quieter but everything else works great.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3938566&SID=

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...D=3938566&SID=

[Bryan]

I have 6 I7-3930k crunchers running with the H100i. Been using them for 18 months now and haven't had any issues. I can't answer your question directly ... I prefer to have more margin so I personally would go with the H80.

[artemis8]

So I wanted the 100, so I bought a new case (my old one was too small) and now I have better air flow too

corsair100.jpgnewcase.jpg

[Bryan]

So I wanted the 100, so I bought a new case (my old one was too small) and now I have better air flow too

corsair100.jpgnewcase.jpg

Oooops, I should have kept my mouth shut I have had very good service from them so I would personally be inclined to purchase them again. There are some reviews that say there are better coolers but I'm quite satisfied.

[artemis8]

Thanks Bryan. So far so good. It dropped from 100 degrees (scary) to 71, so they are obviously making a huge difference and about 15 degrees lower at idle.

[FourOh]

So I wanted the 100, so I bought a new case (my old one was too small) and now I have better air flow too

corsair100.jpgnewcase.jpg

So your $80 upgrade snowballed into something much bigger?!? I don't know anything about that!

Looks great!

[artemis8]

Yeah definitely got in the 3 digit range this time around. I am sure no one else on this board has ever experienced this either

[Bryan]

Yeah definitely got in the 3 digit range this time around. I am sure no one else on this board has ever experienced this either

I don't understand that, I have really good self control. Shut up Al