Should i go water cooling?
Should i go water cooling?
I'm currently using an MSI Z270 SLI with an i5 7600K OC to 4.9, running at a vcore of 1.3. During a stress test, temperatures stay in the low 70s on a Cooler Master's GeminII S524 Ver 2. When attempting to reach 5GHz, I increased the vcore to 1.35 but it didn't stabilize, so I'm uncertain if higher cooling could help.
Obtain an AIO cooler. (AIO means All In One or bought pre-assembled)
Choose a trustworthy model you prefer, and you're ready to proceed.
All options deliver similar performance, so the selection shouldn't significantly impact results.
Closed loop coolers offer no significant advantage over standard air coolers, often at a higher price. Overclocking varies widely depending on the system—different motherboards, power supplies, RAM, and manufacturing issues can affect performance. Even identical hardware setups may yield different results in speed, voltage, and temperature.
I don’t oppose a higher-end AIO or even a custom loop, but if my CPU stays within its safe voltage limit, it wouldn’t really be necessary. Also, upgrading for longevity during low 70s temperatures during stress testing might not be wise.