Looking to water cool my I7....

Dj Spiel · Apr 19, 2010

Well...I decided after seeing temps at 70/60 I wanted to run a loop for my CPU only.

See thread below if you want that was my 1st watercooling setup....err actually second my 1st was Gigabyte system.
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http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=564738
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You can see my specs in my sig...I want at least 55-60 at load. I am getting temps in 72's at times while playing Bad Company 2 online or Forged Alliance.

So with that being said I don't know if I should invest in a better air cooler or something smaller for my HAF 932 case. I know I really don't want to spend over 100$....

I know,I know alot of you are gonan say "well if you want true cooling" you gotta go the custom route. I just dont wanna deal with all the stuff I went thru before.

I was looking at maybe this?
Corsair Hydro Series H50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181010&Tpk=Corsair
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1025/7/

Reviews seems ok...Thoughts?

Dj Spiel · Apr 19, 2010

I would also like to add that I have in fact tweaked my voltages and if I lower them or ram my system tanks. FYI: I have Hyperthreading on my I7

BobbyBubblehead · Apr 19, 2010

I think the H50`s weighing up to be low hassle and comparable to high end air. fans are the weakspot which isnt difficult to remedy.

firend of mine in the cooler uk`s using one with no complaints but ive never been near an I7 with one myself

certainly gets expensvie to look beyond the H50 and choose your own.

hang in here and see who`s had a play

Dj Spiel · Apr 19, 2010

thanks ^^

Bobnova · Apr 19, 2010

I would be surprised if the H50 beat a dark knight by 12 degrees, that's a huge margin.
72*c really isn't bad on an i7 920, you could totally just let it go about it's business.

The first thing I personally would do, is run a nice ugly duct (i like cereal box cardboard) from the front of the case or other cold air source directly to the CPU fan. Let it eat cold air that hasn't been heated by recirculation and such.
You may find a decent few degrees that way for free.

The H50 seems to be on par with the noctra 14, megahalems, and TRUE. It costs about the same too.

Dj Spiel · Apr 19, 2010

thanks

Dj Spiel · Apr 19, 2010

here is what i am looking at right now. (just took screen shots)
IDLE LOAD

Dj Spiel · Apr 20, 2010

BobbyBubblehead · Apr 20, 2010

well

not sure whats left to be said. H50 does what it does adequate but no miracles.

if you want to cut some clear temp difference then forget kits and brace wallet for "real wc`ing parts"

CrazyV · Apr 20, 2010

BobbyBubblehead said:
well

not sure whats left to be said. H50 does what it does adequate but no miracles.

if you want to cut some clear temp difference then forget kits and brace wallet for "real wc`ing parts"

+1 I agree with BobbyBubblehead. :bang head

Dj Spiel · Apr 20, 2010

Ok...what if I used stuff from my old GPU loop? I would just need tubing and cpu block.

I have barb/coolant and bunch of other left overs...heck I might even have tubing.

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Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Reservoir

Swiftech MCR220-QP Dual 120mm Radiator Black

Swiftech MCP655 Water Pump

Andrew149 · Apr 20, 2010

honestly if you want the best air cooler you would go this way which is the best air cooling you can buy http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018 OR

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/8...d_Cooling_Kit_Universal_Mount.html?tl=g30c321

this liquid system is a beast, and dont buy thermal take ill warn you they suck

Dj Spiel · Apr 21, 2010

So you're saying the parts I have in stock/leftover are not good enough for an I7??

Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Reservoir
Swiftech MCR220-QP Dual 120mm Radiator Black
Swiftech MCP655 Water Pump

CrazyV · Apr 21, 2010

I would jump to a triple rad for the cpu and use the double for the gpu.

Dj Spiel · Apr 21, 2010

yeah but then I have to buy a block for my GPU---->ATi 5870.

It's under 50C at load with stock heatsink...so i would rather not. As stated I just want a single loop for my cpu

Andrew149 · Apr 21, 2010

cooling the gpu isnt really somthing you haft to do its more of a bragging right but also if you overclocking than yess water cool the gpu

Dj Spiel · Apr 21, 2010

Can anyone else chime in and let me know if the below parts are adequate enough for an I7 loop

Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Reservoir
Swiftech MCR220-QP Dual 120mm Radiator Black
Swiftech MCP655 Water Pump

Andrew149 · Apr 21, 2010

those are good parts i have all 3 of them

BobbyBubblehead · Apr 21, 2010

Dj Spiel said:
Can anyone else chime in and let me know if the below parts are adequate enough for an I7 loop

Swiftech MCRES-MICRO Reservoir
Swiftech MCR220-QP Dual 120mm Radiator Black
Swiftech MCP655 Water Pump

fine pump and better rad than the H50, res doesnt matter (it does what it does

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get a good CPU block and your beyond the H50`s ability.

Dj Spiel · Apr 21, 2010

can u recommend one?

Looking to water cool my I7....

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