Corsair h100i GTX and 5960x
Corsair h100i GTX and 5960x
Do you think the Corsair H100i GTX would be enough to keep my overclocked 5960X running smoothly? I also want it to not be too noisy while cooling. Will it handle the job without being loud? This is for a mid-tower setup, and I’ve considered the H110i GTX 280mm AIO liquid cooler, but it won’t fit. Do you have any recommendations for other AIO liquid coolers that would suit a mid-tower and offer good performance with quiet operation?
It depends on how much overclock you want and what you plan to use the system for. Cool and quiet are a bit in opposition with a radiator/liquid cooling.
The bigger the radiator, the more cooling, and the lower you could run the fans, so the quieter. The more 'premium' the product, the better the radiator and fans and the quieter.
That is the 'theoretical' answer. That CPU can reach 400W!!!!!!!! at a high overclock, and 300W at 4.4Ghz or so.
You can run 4.2Ghz and 60-70C on moderate cooling.
Read this.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/8426/the-i...k-tested/3
It came out when the i7 5960X was new. Manufacturing improvements and efficiencies will likely have dropped the numbers a...
DonkeyOatie asks about the planned overclocking level and mentions the Swiftech H 220X, noting its high power consumption. He also considers the upcoming H220 X2 series and the H240X2, wondering if they would fit in his current setup and whether they would perform better than the H220 X2.
The H 240X is a 280mm radiator 2 x 140 mm = 240x. Yes, the floor, at least, will support a 280mm radiator, and it will cool better than the 220x. As a new product, yet to be released, we don't know how much.
The H 240X is a 280mm radiator with dimensions 2 x 140 mm. It should fit on the floor, and it will perform better than the 220x model. As a new product not yet released, we don't know its exact specifications. I’m considering using the Fractal Design S to utilize the H240X2 when available. Could I use the H320X2 instead? Or is the H220X2 sufficient? I need guidance on which one is adequate.
It depends on the level of overclocking desired and the intended use of the system. Cool and quiet features may conflict with radiator or liquid cooling solutions. A larger radiator provides more cooling while allowing lower fan speeds, resulting in quieter operation. Higher-end products generally offer better cooling components and quieter performance.
The theoretical maximum is around 400W at high overclock, dropping to about 300W at 4.4Ghz or so. Running at 4.2Ghz with moderate cooling can sustain 60-70°C.
This information comes from: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8426/the-i...k-tested/3
DonkeyOatie :
It depends on how much overclock you want and what you plan to use the system for. Cool and quiet are a bit in opposition with a radiator/liquid cooling.
The bigger the radiator, the more cooling, and the lower you could run the fans, so the quieter. The more 'premium' the product, the better the radiator and fans and the quieter.
That is the 'theoretical' answer. That CPU can reach 400W!!!!!!!! at a high overclock, and 300W at 4.4Ghz or so.
You can run 4.2Ghz and 60-70C on moderate cooling.
Read this.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/8426/the-i...k-tested/3
It came out when the i7 5960X was new. Manufacturing improvements and efficiencies will likely have dropped the numbers a bit, but this is not a super mass produced chip, so the refinements may be more modest than they would be for something like the i7 4790K.
If you are running 24/7, that's different from bursts of heavy gaming.
How will the system be used?
I actually bought the swiftech h320x2. i decided this over the h240x2 is because i have too much room left in my fractal design S if i went with the h240x2 and it would look weird. Is this h320x2 overkill ? i do not plan on expanding because i have the 970 gtx hybrid that comes with its own liquid cooling system. this build is my workstation and not meant for gaming.
No it is not overkill. It is an excellent choice and you may be able to run the fans slower. For overclocking an i7 5690X, I'm not sure overkill is possible