Hyper212+ vs H110
Hyper212+ vs H110
i'm not sure what expandable means but the coolers you listed are more expensive than the h110. the h110 also has a lower temperature, if not the same. according to someone else, a shorter warranty might be better.
the noctua is very large which makes it look really ugly :\
what if i used a low watt peltier with the hyper212?
low enough watts wouldn't cause condensation, would it?
Dear Evan,
The Corsair liquid cooler is not expandable, meaning it only cools the CPU. The Glacer 240L and Eisberg 240L models can be modified, allowing you to buy extra radiators or GPU water blocks to cool your entire system without needing a new cooler.
That's a nice option, there was some company Swifttech with a liquid cooler called the h220 or whatever awhile back that could let the user re-fill the coolant and add a gpu water block to it, but apparently some legal crap made them not ever sell it in USA again, it's cool the cooler master ones can do that.
oh. having an expandable design would have made it easier to increase voltage for my GPU >_]
no feedback on the Peltier concept?
Dear Evan1715,
Typically you can't raise your GPU's voltage in BIOS unless you're dealing with HD graphics. This is often done with tools such as MSI Afterburner or ASUS GPU tweak.
The Peltier concept isn't something we evaluate here, so I can't provide precise details.
on afterburner (evga precision) i can only increase up to +150 mV... i assumed since the program restricts it, it had to be handled in bios. why can't I add more voltage? it doesn't even heat up when i add that small amount. for the cooler master expandable models, can you replace the liquid or is it fixed?
Dear Evan1715,
Each card has a maximum voltage capacity. A boost of +150mv is a reasonable jump. I’m not certain about the exact model you own, but it would be wise to consult other forum users to confirm it’s safe for your specific card.
Yes, you can swap the liquid in both the Eisberg and Glacer units. You have options like distilled water or the colored coolants available on water cooling forums. The tubing can also be switched to another color.
These components are available at sites such as
FrozenCPU.com
http://www.overclock.net/t/1367654/swift...wners-club
http://www.overclock.net/t/1423039/coole...wners-club
Feel free to ask if you need more details.
I noticed this has already been addressed, but I'm still suggesting the MSI Core Frozr L. I upgraded from the Hyper 212x and reduced my maximum temperature by about 12°C during testing. The cost is nearly identical to the Hyper 212x, except for the lower risk of leaks or damage because it uses air cooling.