Anything I can do to improve my temp?

[bluezero5]

I included a photo of my current air flow.

on top, I have a 200mm fan blowing out.
on the back-top, I have my H80 blowing out as well.

my air flow comes from the front and side, from two 120mm fans.

I am hoping if I change the configuration to lower my core temp a little..
any suggestions pls??

thanks!!!!

 

[Davidleebjr]

Drop The Temps

Hey Blue,

Can you mention if you have any fans on your H80? I've learned that Pull fans on my rad were extremely helpful in dropping my temps.

 

[bluezero5]

ya, I have two fans infront and behind of the H80, both blowing air OUT from the chassis.

 

[Conumdrum]

That H80 just isn't enough for your overclock basically.

Probably a combination of a smallish rad, not the best WC'ing CPU block etc etc.

Time to buy a H100 for some gains or go full on watercooling for real quiet and cool.

 

[bluezero5]

my question will be..

is real water cooling.. worth it?
if I see prime95 temps at 88'c now with my H80, what can I expect if I go full water cooling?

Any insights?

 

[Conumdrum]

60's probably. BUT, we don't know your ambient temps, your case fans you have now, your tolerance to noise etc.

Here, buy this kit, it is quiet and very good quality. Or begin your WC journey in the WC section with a week or 3 learning before you even ask any questions.

http://www.jab-tech.com/Swiftech-H20-320-Edge-PC-Liquid-Cooling-Kit-pr-4741.html

 

[bluezero5]

I guess it is time to learn...

unchartered zone for me... hopefully I won't regret!!!