Opinions On Closed Loops?

Good evening gentlemen!

I had originally planned on building a custom loop in my rig but I am thinking about going with a closed loop. I know the hardcore WC guys do not like these closed loops and encourage the custom loop but I am just thinking about it do to simplicity and cost.

This Thermaltake has some good reviews and some say is better than the Corsair line up. Opinions?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106189

This CM is apparently new and maybe worth a try. Opinions?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103179

I have seen some unhappy people with the Corsair line up but what do you think?

With my 212 I am getting temps 78*-83* under a AIDA64 load. My Vcore is 1.35v and LLC on auto sets it to 1.25v at 4.6. I don't have any screen shots because right now my PSU is in the mail on RMA. But I took notes and plus I remember. But that is how it's set when stable. I know my temps are fine as long as they are under 90* during the load but I thought I could get them down a bit and it wouldn't hurt. I am happy at this OC I am not looking to push it any further. Thanks

Well, I loved my old H100 until the pump failed after only about 2 months use. Corsair gave me a brand new unit for a replacement, though I've been running my current Noctua ever since. I'll not deviate from tower type air coolers again.

mjw21a said:

Well, I loved my old H100 until the pump failed after only about 2 months use. Corsair gave me a brand new unit for a replacement, though I've been running my current Noctua ever since. I'll not deviate from tower type air coolers again.

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mjw21a Thanks for your input. That was my take on these style units. But I am interested to hear from other folks.

NZXT just released some 140 and 280 closed loop water setups if you can fit them.

I am thinking nevermind the idea on the closed loop. Seems like they are all garbage. I remember Conundrum saying they were too. He said something like this would work better. But I dont know whether to get a 240 or 360. And can I make it work in my case.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/1...nd_Free_Dead-Water.html?tl=g30c321s1310#blank

Or this
http://http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14569/ex-wat-185/Swiftech_H20-220_EDGE_HD_Series_Liquid_Cooling_Kit_-_Black_CPU_Block_Universal_Mount.html?tl=g30c321s818

that's a much better idea its a few more $$ but you can upgrade it in the future. I always like the simplicity of these http://www.swiftech.com/H2O-x20-Edge-HD.aspx I never had one but, I am building a full loop now.

I've been using my Antec H20 920 for nearly a year now.
It has been on 24/7.
Not a single problem with it.

As with all the closed loops, the fans are mental noisy.
I coughed up for a couple of Akasa silent viper fans.
I dont even know if the pc is powered up without either checking the case LEDs or hitting with a ping.

We had some really cold weather here and the missus had the back door open.
I cranked up the fans to maximum to see how cool i could get liquid temp.
12C while running OCCT on a small data set.
I was gobsmacked!

Been useing my H100 since last christmas, not a single problem to report

Its much better then my NH D-14 and my Ultra120 Extreme

I am not useing the stock fans, I am useing 38x120 Panaflo's

Scout said:

that's a much better idea its a few more $$ but you can upgrade it in the future. I always like the simplicity of these http://www.swiftech.com/H2O-x20-Edge-HD.aspx I never had one but, I am building a full loop now.

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Glad you agree.

CaNsA said:

I've been using my Antec H20 920 for nearly a year now.
It has been on 24/7.
Not a single problem with it.

As with all the closed loops, the fans are mental noisy.
I coughed up for a couple of Akasa silent viper fans.
I dont even know if the pc is powered up without either checking the case LEDs or hitting with a ping.

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Yes I hear the fans are sub par and the pumps die. Thanks for the input.

freeagent said:

Been useing my H100 since last christmas, not a single problem to report

Its much better then my NH D-14 and my Ultra120 Extreme

I am not useing the stock fans, I am useing 38x120 Panaflo's

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It seems to be a crap shoot with these units. Some guys get good ones. I hear a lot about a loud strange noise the Corsairs make and then the pump quits. Glad to hear you got a good one. Thanks for your input.

No problems with my H100 or the Tt Water 2.0. They are as good/slightly better than high end air. Grab the Tt Water 2.0 if you are worried about the pump on the Corsair.

EarthDog said:

No problems with my H100 or the Tt Water 2.0. They are as good/slightly better than high end air. Grab the Tt Water 2.0 if you are worried about the pump on the Corsair.

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Another plus from the Corsair consumers. Glad to hear you got a good one EarthDog. I am glad you told me about the performance. Good/slightly better doesn't sound too enticing. Although I was just looking for maybe 10* difference. Would that be good/slightly? Thanks for your input.

It will vary from system to system. I had a Hyper 212+ and it dropped it by several degrees.

Kenny Wilson said:

Another plus from the Corsair consumers. Glad to hear you got a good one EarthDog. I am glad you told me about the performance. Good/slightly better doesn't sound too enticing. Although I was just looking for maybe 10* difference. Would that be good/slightly? Thanks for your input.

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I could see you getting 10* out of an H100 in most scenarios when it comes to max temps in high-end OC'ing..

I have a H100, H80, and a Thermaltake WATER2.0 Performer that I recently ventured into.

The H80 is basically the equivilent of your high / top end Air coolers, with a little bit of added complexity and a larger top OC headroom. I'm not sure about the Thermaltake, but it seems to only really become effective when the temps begin to really rise.

I'll swear by my H100, I love that thing! Nothing competes with a custom loop, but these are relatively simple ways to mitigate the heat generation OUT of your case.