Consider changing the Corsair H80I cooler to a GPU model and selecting a different CPU cooler.
Consider changing the Corsair H80I cooler to a GPU model and selecting a different CPU cooler.
Mobo : Asus Crosshair formula V
Processor : AMD FX 9590
Graphics card : AMD raedon R9 280 3gb Black edition
Cooler : Corsair H80i for CPU, no cooling needed for GPU
Case : Corsair 400r
PSU : Corsair XFX 850watt
RAM : 16gb.
SSD : Samsung 6gbps SSD, Corsair Force GT. (Both 512gb)
HDD : WD 2TB 7200RPM 16mb cache
OS : Windows 10, Ubuntu 15.10 (Both X64)
Hello friends,
I own the specifications you mentioned and my usage is quite intensive – it includes gaming (FPS titles like Doom, Singularity, etc.), strategy games such as Stellaris, software development tasks, and streaming. My graphics card frequently overheats and crashes unless I keep the fan at full speed in the Radeon settings.
I’m unsure when exactly the system will crash and will need to restart everything again. That’s why I’ve decided to opt for a liquid cooling solution for the GPU. First, I want to know if it’s worth the effort, especially since I already have an H80i that makes a lot of noise even in balanced mode.
I came across this cooler online and thought it could work for both CPU and GPU. Will it fit my case? My main concern is that the H80i water hoses aren’t long enough to reach the bottom of the graphics card, and the cooling pins are unique to each processor. I only have the one compatible with AMD at the moment.
What should I do next? Any advice on reducing noise? I’m based in India, so temperatures tend to be higher, which could cause issues. Thank you.
Hi kernelfreak
The Corsair H110i works well with the FX-9590 when you plan to overclock, especially if you have the same model.
However, the different case design makes it slightly harder to manage heat issues compared to a full tower.
The H80 wouldn’t fit properly here.
If high temperatures are an issue in your region and you can’t keep your GPU cool, you might want to look into open loop liquid cooling that covers both CPU and GPU.
Even then, excessive heat can still be a problem, and some users combine it with an aquarium chiller for better results.
Using large 140mm extraction fans and as many 120mm as possible helps maintain good airflow inside the case.
Fan noise is subjective; I’m comfortable with my cooler pump running and the fans at full speed keeping things stable.
In Australia, temperatures can be quite high too, so sometimes I have to remove the front panel and use a desk fan directly on the VRMs and GPU—this really helps during summer.
Remember that air cooling and liquid cooling are still constrained by ambient conditions, meaning higher room temperatures result in warmer idle and load temperatures. These methods can't lower the temperature below ambient; they only affect how much the cooling system needs to work.
MeanMachine41 :
Hello kernelfreak,
The Corsair H110i works well with the FX-9590, particularly if you plan to overclock and have a matching unit. However, the different case makes it slightly harder to manage heat issues compared to a full tower. The H80 wouldn't fit properly.
If high temperatures are an issue in your region and you struggle to keep your GPU cool, you might want to explore open loop liquid cooling that covers both CPU and GPU. Even then, excessive heat can still be a problem, and some users combine it with an aquarium chiller for better results.
Big 140mm extraction fans and as many 120mm as possible will help maintain good airflow inside your case. The noise from the fans is subjective; I’m fine with the pump working and the fans running loudly enough to control temps.
In Australia, temperatures can be quite high too. Sometimes I have to remove the front panel so a desk fan can blow directly on the VRMs and GPU, which really helps. This is only needed for a few months during summer.
The H80i’s CPU performance is decent but noisy, while in India ceiling fans are useful for airflow and temperature reduction. For the GPU, you might consider a closed loop system with a large radiator instead of an aquarium chiller, which could simplify things and reduce fan usage.
Thanks.
Remember - air and liquid cooling are still constrained by ambient conditions, meaning higher room temperatures will result in warmer idle and load temperatures. You can't cool below ambient with these methods; you only influence the cooling difference. Thank you for bringing this up to clarify the temperature limits in your country. Fortunately, the room doesn’t reach 50°C or more, which is ideal for performance. 😊
Your observation is accurate.
Here are some options for AIO water cooling for your GPU.
Kracken offer the G10, a reliable product claimed to lower temperatures by up to 40%.
Visit their page: https://www.nzxt.com/products/kraken-g10-white
Arctic provides a hybrid model that is reportedly quiet, find more at: https://www.arctic.ac/worldwide_en/accelero-hybrid.html
MeanMachine41 :
Here are some options for AIO water cooling for your GPU.
Kracken offers the G10, a reliable product said to cut temperatures by up to 40%.
You can check it out here: https://www.nzxt.com/products/kraken-g10-white
Arctic provides a hybrid model that claims quiet operation.
More details: https://www.arctic.ac/worldwide_en/accelero-hybrid.html
The 40% figure seems quite high and subjective, depending on the context. It implies the cooler could halve load temperatures, which raises some doubts.