I'm thinking about Corsair Liquid Cooling and would appreciate some input.
I'm thinking about Corsair Liquid Cooling and would appreciate some input.
My current rig is updated in my sig. so check that first.
There's a bit of a discount on a Corsair liquid cooling set ups.
im buying from NCIX ->
http://www.ncix.com/search/?qcatid=0&q=corsair++cooling
trying to figure out which is the best buy
I usually pick a few with best reg price/sale price difference and go from there, i just dont know much about performance and quality when it comes to cooling kits.
im overclocking non-k i5 6400 from 2.7ghz/3.3ghz to 4.6ghz
idle: 34c
stress: 55c
right now i just like to know which kit is best and what real difference between the models..
ie. : H110 , H110i , H100I V2 AND H105... also seeing 'GTX' next to the model..
I plan on either grabbing a 6600k or 6700k so i can actually call myself an overclocker =p
also future plan is to upgrade my gfx card during winter sales and that i need some feedback as well. but im leaning towards the 1070.. it would be my very first nvidia gfx card =O
L0stChild :
rubix_1011 :
There is a difference between buying liquid cooling and buying good liquid cooling.
OKayy... so what is considered good? most likely not spending any more than $300 unless its a fire sale or something that really catches me.
AIO coolers would be on the very low end of quality of liquid cooling simply because of the quality of components used, pump performance, etc. They work *OK* for most people, but these buyers also are given the impression that you're getting the full watercooling loop performance and experience at a bargain price and simple package, which is vastly incorrect.
A Toyota Prius and a Lexus LFA are both cars made by the Toyota parent company; both *do* similar things and are meant to move people on...
With AIO coolers, you receive what you pay for. It's important to choose a radiator size that matches your cooling requirements.
The models you mentioned are nearly indistinguishable from a high-quality air cooler in performance.
I don't like liquid cooling, there are plenty of issues, leaks, pump failures, fan breakdowns, and if they happen you're not sure what's going on, temperatures shoot up quickly. Use a good air cooler and never worry—if the fan stops working, you can still keep things cool with a large heatsink. With my NHD-14 cooler, I set the fans to low so it runs quietly and stays under 65°C during games.
Upgrading to a 6600k won't boost performance much, even if you push it to the same setting as your 6400. You might get it to 4.8GHz, but that won't make a big difference.
If you're serious about upgrading, wait for the Kaby Lake CPUs and consider an i7. The GTX 1070 is great—it handles 1440p at 60fps, some games at 4K at 60fps. I'm currently playing Doom on 4K.
If you're looking for a reliable solution, consider pairing a Noctua cooler like the NH-D14 with Corsair Link software. This approach avoids complications unless you decide to replace parts yourself, which could be costly if issues arise. Also, keep in mind the advice from someone who has experience with Corsair coolers for a few years. If you hadn't invested much time, effort, or money (like repeatedly purchasing the H100i), you might already be using a Noctua unit. This is just a helpful note from someone who has used Corsair coolers regularly over the past three years.
There is a distinction between purchasing liquid cooling solutions and acquiring high-quality liquid cooling products.
cool ok good stuff guys!
after i posted here i talked to a few buddies in game and they also said things about pump failure and leaks.
oh yeah grim thanks i actually had a few of questions about cpu comparison
i figured the i5 6400 6500 and 6600 all have the same potential, they just come out of the box with higher stock core speed /turbo. but if there is more to it.. id like to know.
as for the 1070 not sure when ill upgrade. i was told that the gfx card can only help so much depending what the monitor is rated for. so i have a few things to consider before getting one cuz im using a 55'' 1080p as my main screen
but if there's more to it i'd like to know.
well im pretty much walking away from the aio liquid cooler. even more so after i checked out those corsair sites..looks like headaches to me.
There is a distinction between purchasing liquid cooling and high-quality liquid cooling systems.
Most people wouldn’t exceed spending $300 unless it’s a significant discount or special offer.
It’s best to buy your own components like block(s) tubes, radiator, pump-reservoir, fans, and fittings.
You can ask for advice in the "components" forum on Tom’s Hardware.
A search on Google might also uncover relevant water cooling discussions or forums for more insights.