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Liquid Vs Air Cooling?

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October 16, 2013 2:15:59 PM

Specs:

MB: GA-990FXA-UD3 (rev 3.0)

CPU: AMD FX-6300 (6-core, stock 3.5GHz wanna O.C. to 4.5GHz)

GPU: Radeon 7950 (Haven't decided model yet, no O.C.)

Case: CM Storm Enforcer (200mm intake in front @ 1000 RPM, 120mm outward fan in back @ 1200 RPM, CPU cooler height: 175mm max)

The coolers I was considering:

CORSAIR Hydro Series H80i

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Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO

(I'm also thinking reversing the flow of air, in from back and a 200mm on top, out through the front. Would that give more cooling efficiency because it'd be going down and out?)

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October 16, 2013 2:21:40 PM

If your CPU never crosses 60 degrees, it's fine with the Hyper 212 evo, even temps 10 degrees higher are well below the limits. H80i is a waste of money otherwise.
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October 16, 2013 2:24:44 PM

IAMEXTREME said:
If your CPU never crosses 60 degrees, it's fine with the Hyper 212 evo, even temps 10 degrees higher are well below the limits. H80i is a waste of money otherwise.


I'm looking for durability in the end to be honest. And my CPU at stock hits about 60 on max load at 3.5GHz (no O.C., has thermal paste and stock heatsink)
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October 16, 2013 2:24:50 PM

Ortiz94x said:
(I'm also thinking reversing the flow of air, in from back and a 200mm on top, out through the front. Would that give more cooling efficiency because it'd be going down and out?)

No. Hot air tends to rise, so it's better to have exhaust at the top of the case, and intakes at the bottom (when the case allows). Front/back doesn't directly matter, but most cases are designed for exhaust at the back and top, with intakes at the front and sometimes bottom.
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October 16, 2013 2:25:56 PM

Unless you're doing serious overclocking and running a SLI/Crossfire setup, you don't really need liquid cooling.
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October 16, 2013 2:35:03 PM

If you are an enthusiast who needs the best cooling possible for your flaming CPU and gaggle of graphic cards, a water-cooling is your thing. Finally, try a sealed liquid cooler if you are considering a liquid-cooling system either to keep your overclocked processor chilled or simply to benefit from reduced system noise.
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October 16, 2013 2:49:52 PM

I will be Crossfire if I can get 4.5Ghz stable on my CPU, and I'd try to work torwards 5.0GHz but idk cause my board is said to have heat issues. I haven't got to test it cause my PSU is still on the way.
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October 16, 2013 2:52:00 PM

Ortiz94x said:
I will be Crossfire if I can get 4.5Ghz stable on my CPU, and I'd try to work torwards 5.0GHz but idk cause my board is said to have heat issues. I haven't got to test it cause my PSU is still on the way.


Good luck.

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October 16, 2013 4:36:57 PM

BIG AIR

FX8350 \ 5.1GHZ. \ 1.384 VOLTS



Phanteks PH-TC14PE with Scythe Slipstream 110 CFM fans attached.
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October 18, 2013 12:29:49 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
BIG AIR

FX8350 \ 5.1GHZ. \ 1.384 VOLTS



Phanteks PH-TC14PE with Scythe Slipstream 110 CFM fans attached.


I'm ordering parts from NewEgg, can you send me the link for this please :) 

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