Worth buying an x61?

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking Worth buying an x61?

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11-26-2016, 12:30 AM

I have a h55 that wasn't installed yet (it was a gift),
I own an 212 evo,
And I'm planning to install an i5-4690k soon, with an i7-4790k coming later.
I want to overclock!
Is it worth spending over 75$ on the x61 for the h55?
What should I do... install the h55 or buy the x61?
Thanks in advance.

AwesomeIce1121

11-26-2016, 12:30 AM #1

986mamaster
Junior Member

11-26-2016, 12:48 AM

It depends on how much you want to push the overclock. I remember reading that dual radiator setups (over 239mm) are needed for noticeable gains with aftermarket air coolers. Try to find what you can achieve with just the 212 EVO. If you're close, skip the X61; otherwise, it might be worth considering the X61.

986mamaster

11-26-2016, 12:48 AM #2

ItsMeAimee
Junior Member

11-26-2016, 08:33 AM

It depends on how much you want to push the overclock. I remember reading that dual radiator setups (over 239mm) are needed for noticeable gains with aftermarket air coolers. Try to find out what you can achieve with just the 212 EVO. If you're close, skip the X61; otherwise, it might be worth considering the X61.

ItsMeAimee

11-26-2016, 08:33 AM #3

It depends on how much you want to push the overclock. I remember reading that dual radiator setups (over 239mm) are needed for noticeable gains with aftermarket air coolers. Try to find out what you can achieve with just the 212 EVO. If you're close, skip the X61; otherwise, it might be worth considering the X61.