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Looking to choose a water cooler for my i7 6700k processor

Looking to choose a water cooler for my i7 6700k processor

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Annihilatiion
Junior Member
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11-30-2016, 07:30 PM
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I'm planning to perform some overclocking, but nothing extreme. I couldn't fit a 280 mm radiater, though I already tried lol. My Corsair H110 worked fine, but it blocked the CPU power connector for my PSU. I'm considering a 240 mm option. However, I've heard a lot about Hyper Evo and others saying it's superior to H55/H60, so I want to confirm if they're really suitable. I also don't want an unattractive heat sink.
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Annihilatiion
11-30-2016, 07:30 PM #1

I'm planning to perform some overclocking, but nothing extreme. I couldn't fit a 280 mm radiater, though I already tried lol. My Corsair H110 worked fine, but it blocked the CPU power connector for my PSU. I'm considering a 240 mm option. However, I've heard a lot about Hyper Evo and others saying it's superior to H55/H60, so I want to confirm if they're really suitable. I also don't want an unattractive heat sink.

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Defrac_Nic
Junior Member
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12-02-2016, 03:46 AM
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h60 functions properly, I've noticed it being used on 6600k and 6700k models on pcpartpicker.com. Reviews on newegg show many users with 6700k and 6600k giving positive feedback about it. Even some AMD 8350-70 enthusiasts, who tend to be hotter, have shared good experiences.
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Defrac_Nic
12-02-2016, 03:46 AM #2

h60 functions properly, I've noticed it being used on 6600k and 6700k models on pcpartpicker.com. Reviews on newegg show many users with 6700k and 6600k giving positive feedback about it. Even some AMD 8350-70 enthusiasts, who tend to be hotter, have shared good experiences.

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DerKreiki
Member
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12-02-2016, 04:24 AM
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h60 functions properly, I've noticed it being used on 6600k and 6700k models on pcpartpicker.com. Reviews on newegg show many users with 6700k and 6600k giving positive feedback about it. Even some AMD 8350-70 enthusiasts, who tend to be hotter, have shared good experiences.
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DerKreiki
12-02-2016, 04:24 AM #3

h60 functions properly, I've noticed it being used on 6600k and 6700k models on pcpartpicker.com. Reviews on newegg show many users with 6700k and 6600k giving positive feedback about it. Even some AMD 8350-70 enthusiasts, who tend to be hotter, have shared good experiences.

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OrdoTiu
Junior Member
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12-07-2016, 05:08 PM
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kgrevemberg:
h60 is working well, I've seen it used on the 6600k and 6700k on pcpartpicker.com. The reviews for the h60 on newegg show many users with 6700k and 6600k giving positive feedback. Even some AMD 8350-70 owners, who use a hotter chip, have good opinions about it. Thanks!
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OrdoTiu
12-07-2016, 05:08 PM #4

kgrevemberg:
h60 is working well, I've seen it used on the 6600k and 6700k on pcpartpicker.com. The reviews for the h60 on newegg show many users with 6700k and 6600k giving positive feedback. Even some AMD 8350-70 owners, who use a hotter chip, have good opinions about it. Thanks!

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Sweet_Rose
Junior Member
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12-07-2016, 11:31 PM
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Good to great air coolers outperform basic AIO water coolers in my view. If you choose water cooling, semi-modular systems are superior and support maintenance and upgrades (without full custom builds). This approach feels more like a long-term investment than a short-lived product, unlike most AIOs which typically last only 3-5 years. However, if budget is a concern, high-quality air coolers remain a much better option.
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Sweet_Rose
12-07-2016, 11:31 PM #5

Good to great air coolers outperform basic AIO water coolers in my view. If you choose water cooling, semi-modular systems are superior and support maintenance and upgrades (without full custom builds). This approach feels more like a long-term investment than a short-lived product, unlike most AIOs which typically last only 3-5 years. However, if budget is a concern, high-quality air coolers remain a much better option.

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Icy2
Junior Member
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12-08-2016, 04:03 AM
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Many high-quality air coolers surpass other types in a single closed-loop design. Just because they use liquid cooling doesn't guarantee excellent performance.
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Icy2
12-08-2016, 04:03 AM #6

Many high-quality air coolers surpass other types in a single closed-loop design. Just because they use liquid cooling doesn't guarantee excellent performance.

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luigi0987
Member
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12-12-2016, 03:56 PM
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As others have mentioned, avoid purchasing a low-end AIO water cooler unless you really need it—it costs the same as premium air coolers and delivers much poorer performance. My top choices are the Swiftech H220X/H240X and the NZXT Kraken X61.
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luigi0987
12-12-2016, 03:56 PM #7

As others have mentioned, avoid purchasing a low-end AIO water cooler unless you really need it—it costs the same as premium air coolers and delivers much poorer performance. My top choices are the Swiftech H220X/H240X and the NZXT Kraken X61.