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CPU Cooling on x99 question

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August 31, 2014 4:51:44 PM

I just ordered everything to upgrade to haswell-e but I have one question that I hope somebody can answer.

The intel 5930k does not come with a cooling fan and I'm upgrading from AMD so I don't have any Intel socket fans. I will be running a custom liquid cooling loop but I want to test the cpu before installing the loop (would be a pain to drain the loop if the cpu didn't work).

Can I test my cpu without putting thermal paste or a heatsink on? Not extensive testing just to make sure it boots up and then I would shut the system down. If not, can anyone suggest a super cheap 2011 socket cpu heatsink?

Thanks for any info!

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August 31, 2014 4:59:45 PM

I wouldn't do it, it's too risky, it may damage the CPU. Don't worry it will most certainly work, there's a 1% chance it won't. Also, I recommend the 5820K unless you're planning to have multiple cards, otherwise the extra price on the 5930K is not worthy.
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August 31, 2014 5:01:37 PM

I have 3 titans so I need the 40 lanes and thanks for the answer!
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August 31, 2014 5:02:26 PM

The chip would overheat in about 5 seconds and thermal protection would instant power off your PC. Would I do it? Nope.

CPU's have a low failure rate. I personally wouldn't throw away $20-25, but if that's your prerogative, take your pick...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=E...
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August 31, 2014 5:06:14 PM

Oh in that case go for the 5930K ^.^ don't worry, you can mount the loop, it will most certainly work.
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August 31, 2014 5:13:34 PM

Thanks so much for the encouragement guys!
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August 31, 2014 5:27:15 PM

It's a pretty large chip. Will your heat sing cover it? Note the max case temp also.
http://ark.intel.com/products/82931
TCASE 66.8
Package Size 52.5mm x 45.0mm
Sockets Supported LGA2011-v3
Core i7-4790K chip on the right.
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August 31, 2014 5:49:02 PM

I don't have a cpu water block yet... Waiting on a reply from frozen cpu to let me know if the 2011 socket water blocks will work with the 2011-3 socket. I read an article about overclocking the new haswell-e processors and the liquid cooling loop they were using was a 2011 socket cpu water block on the new Asus x99 deluxe. So hopefully any 2011 water block will work.
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