Yes, you can run an i5 2400 on a H61M-VS.
Yes, you can run an i5 2400 on a H61M-VS.
Hello! I'm organizing the relocation of your motherboard and components into a new case. You're considering water cooling versus air cooling, and you're curious if your current board supports water-based systems. Right now you're using a stock cooler in an older HP tower case, which shouldn<|pad|> to handle a 120mm water cooler. I'm not sure about the connectors needed for water cooling, but I've seen some good reviews on affordable options. Need guidance on whether water cooling is possible and which AIO model would suit you best? Thanks!
They're quite affordable and deliver solid performance for the cost. A basic 120mm water cooler is just as effective as more expensive models and costs significantly less. Avoid the ones with poor airflow—they're not worth it.
Edited the order. PSU is quite excessive but it should work if you upgrade later. The Hyper 212 will handle the cooling needs adequately. I also swapped the case since the one you shared is poor quality. PCPartPicker provides the parts list. Item types, prices, and details are listed. CPU: Intel Core i5-2400 3.1 GHz Quad-Core, £0.00. Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM, £29.62. Motherboard: ASRock H61M-VS Micro ATX LGA1155, £0.00. RAM: Corsair 16 GB (2 x 8 GB), DDR3-1333 CL9, £61.84. SSD: SanDisk PLUS 120 GB, 2.5" drive, £0.00. Graphics: EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB SC ULTRA, £0.00. Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A ATX Mid Tower, £70.03. Power Supply: Pure Power 11 CM 600 W, £80.26. All prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts. Total £241.75. Generated by PCPartPicker on 2021-02-08 16:01 GMT+0000
He initially intended to purchase something near 60, but the PSU they selected was significantly pricier—around 90. They seem to be considering upgrades, so OP should opt for a CXM or CX instead.
Some people who enjoyed that case are also thinking about other options that aren't part of the main rig. They see them as similar to monitors or solid accessories. You don’t have to replace them often, and for me, investing in a high-quality, durable one makes sense because it will serve me well for years.