Corsair H100i or NZXT Kraken X60?
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Mirakledba
October 25, 2013 11:21:07 PM
Goodeggray
October 25, 2013 11:32:18 PM
Mirakledba
October 25, 2013 11:45:17 PM
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Mirakledba said:
Goodeggray said:
The Kraken cools a few degrees better but the H100i gives you more control over noise. Check Linus tech tips youtube video.ok but which one do you prefer?
If you can fit it the x60. (I think it's cheaper than the H100i now)
Kraken x60, better than H100i. The software is a bit buggy though, but you still get to control it. And it saves, so when you turn off your PC-the LED keeps the color. When you close the program, the RPM changes to the Temperature of the water that you set.
But it's worth it honestly. But I do not use stock thermal paste, I prefer Tuniq TX-4. (Don't listen to anyone but the directions it includes if you get it)
http://www.legitreviews.com/nzxt-kraken-x40-x60-cpu-coo...
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/nzxt_kraken_x60_re... :
Corsair H100i on Maximum Mode is warmer than the x60 on Silent.
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Mirakledba
February 15, 2014 1:05:15 AM
azzazel_99
February 15, 2014 3:02:41 PM
Mirakledba
February 15, 2014 10:12:38 PM
azzazel_99
February 16, 2014 9:01:29 AM
Mirakledba
February 16, 2014 9:35:23 AM
Mirakledba
February 16, 2014 10:40:46 AM
azzazel_99
February 17, 2014 4:59:32 AM
Mirakledba
February 17, 2014 5:04:21 AM
azzazel_99
February 17, 2014 3:23:42 PM
hifimaster
February 18, 2014 1:26:55 PM
I'm building a new system with raided Samsung 840 Pro's, i5 4670k, 32gb 2400 ram, r9280x Vapor Gigabyte Sniper z87 board, NZXT Phantom (Original) Full Tower - Been poking around all the forums I can find on the subject, and asked for advice from my supplier, all evidence seems to point to the NZXT unit as being the better cooling device, which after all, is the point. Order placed... RELEASE THE KRAKEN !
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azzazel_99
February 19, 2014 3:58:19 AM
hifimaster
February 19, 2014 1:33:41 PM
azzazel_99 said:
Wow u must be doing some rendering or editing of some kind.Mostly gaming, but also some basic CAD and basic video editing and transcoding. I buy a decent system every 3 years or so, it has to be fast. In fact, it seems the consensus is to stick with the i5 4670K unless you are doing complex rendering or editing, which is why i decided on the i5. I actually made the mistake of upgrading my existing system with a new mobo and an i7 4770k, didn't really get the performance I expected, largely because the rest of the system is 3 years old. So I decided to stop wasting money on upgrades and go with a new system. Save your money on the CPU, get the i5 and pump the extra cash into either better graphics, better motherboard, more/faster ram, fast SSD's etc
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azzazel_99
February 19, 2014 3:19:04 PM
azzazel_99
February 19, 2014 3:21:20 PM
i already have a 780ti classified, samsung 840pro and i wont be buying anything over 1600mhz for ram because its useless for gaming. So the only things i will be buying is mobo cpu and maybe some new ram. I7 4770k is cpu of choice because when using high end cards in sli it actually performed better than the I5 did. Only a few percent like 5-8% but since i plan to possibly sli this 780ti its worth the extra 100 bucks.
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Mirakledba
February 19, 2014 11:02:42 PM
hifimaster said:
azzazel_99 said:
Wow u must be doing some rendering or editing of some kind.Mostly gaming, but also some basic CAD and basic video editing and transcoding. I buy a decent system every 3 years or so, it has to be fast. In fact, it seems the consensus is to stick with the i5 4670K unless you are doing complex rendering or editing, which is why i decided on the i5. I actually made the mistake of upgrading my existing system with a new mobo and an i7 4770k, didn't really get the performance I expected, largely because the rest of the system is 3 years old. So I decided to stop wasting money on upgrades and go with a new system. Save your money on the CPU, get the i5 and pump the extra cash into either better graphics, better motherboard, more/faster ram, fast SSD's etc
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Mirakledba
February 19, 2014 11:43:54 PM
azzazel_99
February 20, 2014 3:39:08 AM
hifimaster
February 21, 2014 8:39:25 PM
azzazel_99 said:
well the 32gb of 2400mhz ram for gaming is useless. Thats why i asked about rendering or editing. A two-dimensional answer as I expected. Actually, I chose the ram for its stability and ic quality, and went with 32GB because I intend keep the system for at least 18 months, and as you should well know by now, software continues to advance and update and require ever increasingly more powerful hardware regardless of what we choose to do with our systems, and I do not intend to spend money upgrading it later, I will simply replace the entire system when it can no longer perform the required tasks to my satisfaction. I remember performing 4 Megabyte - Yes, Megabyte (EDO Ram, lol), upgrades on literally hundreds of computers while I was working for Department of Defence (Australia) I'm sure that seemed like a lot of ram back then, come to think of it, 8GB seemed like a lot when I did my last upgrade, now I'm told 16GB would be ideal, so why the heck not get 32GB. Secondly, as you should also know only too well, all data, perhaps with the exception of SLi'ing two or more 780Ti cards, the only advantages of the 4770K over the 4670K lie in multimedia and CAD applications. At any rate, didnt have the cash to burn on such an elaborate setup as yours, but I feel that this system will provide me with the best performance for my specific uses, and within my budget. And as subtle as you made it seem, do not criticise my system design, I've been doing this for close to 30 years, and really dont care what you think.
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hifimaster
February 21, 2014 8:51:24 PM
dacquesta1 said:
If you already have the 4770k why get a different cpu? Because, despite all the empirical data in the universe, all that really matters is the cheesecake. And by cheesecake, I mean pudding, of which contained therein lies the proof.
Having tried both CPU's in a real world situation, namely my own system, and observed their performance, not on a bar graph or using and endless string of different benchmark programs until I obtain results that justify a decision I have already subconsciously made, but by performing the day to day tasks and using programs that I normally do, I found no discernible difference between the two processors.
I have pondered the situation for some time, and calculated endless combinations and scenarios in my head, and in some ways I feel I should just get the 4770K for no other reason than it is the top model in the LGA1150 lineup, but that same logic drew me to the conclusion that, why not take it even further and design an LGA2011 based system, with quad channel ram and even greater CPU performance, but then it hit me... I cant @#$%@& afford it !!!
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hifimaster
February 21, 2014 9:01:09 PM
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azzazel_99
February 22, 2014 3:08:41 AM
Did you get back what you originally paid for the mobo and i7? My point is to me it doesnt make sense to turn around and downgrade when you obviously could already afford the i7. In the next 3 years not video game system or pc outside of a rendering pc or server will need anything more than 16gb and over 1600mhz. 1866 if it makes you feel better. Hey Glad you got what you wanted thats all that matters.
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hifimaster
February 22, 2014 9:14:20 PM
azzazel_99 said:
Did you get back what you originally paid for the mobo and i7? My point is to me it doesnt make sense to turn around and downgrade when you obviously could already afford the i7. In the next 3 years not video game system or pc outside of a rendering pc or server will need anything more than 16gb and over 1600mhz. 1866 if it makes you feel better. Hey Glad you got what you wanted thats all that matters. Of course, by reasonable, I meant reasonable to me, meaning I sold them for a profit. I'm already outgrowing 8GB of ram after a couple of years, so I made the decision to go overkill on the ram rather than just enough, as for the speed, it was $50 more for the best ram from my supplier than the pov pack ram, and I think that's worth it, if only for the better component and build quality, better heat dissipation, and better looks, the speed was irrelevant. Again, you continue to maintain that 32gb is more than anyone will ever need in the next three years, except for rendering or other high level professional purposes, crystal balls aside, I can assure you that sooner or later everyone reading this forum will upgrade to 32gb of ram. At the end of the day, overkill is good, it drives technology, simple fact is, using liquid cooling and overclocking systems is overkill, and yet, that's what everyone is reading this thread for. So I say to you all, overkill the hell out of your system, and push the hardware to its limits. It encourages manufacturers to develop better technology. You say 32gb is too much, I say not enough...
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azzazel_99
February 23, 2014 6:03:03 AM
well see overclocking and water cooling serves a purpose now though. Since nothing uses more than 8gb in games and hasnt up to this point for a gaming pc its pointless especially with ddr4 coming out soon so 32 gb of ddr3 will be replaced soon anyways by say 16gb or even 8gb of ddr4. If you are happy then thats all that matters man i was just asking what the purpose of the pc was. OVerclocking allows for aging cpu's or gpu's or even ram to have a fresh outlook on life and bring it back to compete with newer current products that would otherwise beat it in speeds. Like my 2500k for instance. At stock speeds it really isnt the best anymore for gaming and such but at 4.4ghz it is on par and beats say a 8350/8320 and now is on par with haswell speed i5's. If that buys me another year before i have to upgrade then i'd say its a good solution to a aging processor. Watercooling helps keep those overclocked components nice and cool so they last even longer and are able to achieve higher clocks. Much more purposeful for a gaming pc than 32gb of ram or even 16gb of ram. Again everyone spends their money on what makes them happy. Wasn't bashing you for it just clarifying information.
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Mirakledba
February 23, 2014 12:17:09 PM
azzazel_99
February 23, 2014 5:23:25 PM
Mirakledba
February 23, 2014 11:17:33 PM
azzazel_99
February 24, 2014 3:57:09 AM
Mirakledba
February 24, 2014 4:41:51 AM
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