Looking for a new CPU Cooler

FPSgam3rz · Jul 16, 2015

Since my CPU stock cooler I've upgraded to the CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 cooler. The first one I bought was defective due to the pipes not working. The second one I bought, which I currently am still using is loader than normal and sometimes gets a little hot.

I'm wondering if I should replace the CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 for the 3rd time or try out a different cooler. Is the h75 any better? My budget is probably around $50-$80.

•AMD Processor - AMD Athlon x4 860K 3.8GHz (Quad Core)
•CPU Cooling - CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 - Liquid CPU Cooler
•AMD Motherboard - FM2 Chipset Motherboard
•Memory - 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866MHz
•Primary Hard Drive - 2TB 7200 RPM
•Graphics Card - EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB 256-Bit
•Power Supply - EVGA 500 Watt Power Supply
•Operating System - Windows 8.1 64 Bit

Keeping this in mind that I might upgrade my CPU in a later date.

PsyKhiqZero · Jul 16, 2015

After 2 failed corsair h100i. 1st was a not go and another actually had a loose hose. My faith in their new manufacturing is quickly fading. Even though my current h 110 is fantastic, I will be replacing the h100i with a cooler master seidon. I would look at one if I were you.

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Seidon-120V-All-/dp/B00FFCB0BG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437103185&sr=8-1&keywords=cooler+master+seidon&pebp=1437103428292&perid=1ZS80MWY8RV37GNZGJAH

KKAW · Jul 16, 2015

FPSgam3rz :

Since my CPU stock cooler I've upgraded to the CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 cooler. The first one I bought was defective due to the pipes not working. The second one I bought, which I currently am still using is loader than normal and sometimes gets a lot hot.

I'm wondering if I should replace the CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 for the 3rd time or try out a different cooler. Is the h75 any better? My budget is probably around $50-$80.

•AMD Processor - AMD Athlon x4 860K 3.8GHz (Quad Core)
•CPU Cooling - CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 - Liquid CPU Cooler
•AMD Motherboard - FM2 Chipset Motherboard
•Memory - 8GB (1x8GB) DDR3 1866MHz
•Primary Hard Drive - 2TB 7200 RPM
•Graphics Card - EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB 256-Bit
•Power Supply - EVGA 500 Watt Power Supply
•Operating System - Windows 8.1 64 Bit

Keeping this in mind that I might upgrade my CPU in a later date.

The Seidon 120M is a solid option with good benchmarks for the price.

FPSgam3rz · Jul 17, 2015

What thermal paste would you guys recommend? Also do you think I should get a second fan for a push pull configuration?

KKAW · Jul 17, 2015

FPSgam3rz :

It's quiet unnecessary however if you have the extra bucks to spend it's not a bad idea either. I personally use Arctic MX-4, it does the job and it good for the price.

PsyKhiqZero · Jul 18, 2015

Honestly I just use what's there. Lately it's been good enough. As for push pull I usually don't bother because of the noise. If you buy a 120 or 140mm rad model, just attach it to the rear fan location, then have the fan blow fresh air INTO the case and through the radiator. and set the top fans to exhaust.

If you can you can attach it to the front in the same manor. it's a little cleaner this way IMO as the tubing isn't as cramped in a area.

FPSgam3rz · Jul 18, 2015

Right now my fan sits between my case and radiator blowing air out of the case. Is this the correct set up for only one fan?

PsyKhiqZero · Jul 18, 2015

Technically no. In your configuration the radiator is being cooled by the warm air from inside the case. By having the fan blow air into the case, you will be using the cooler air form outside. If your case has generally good airflow it may not make much if any difference at all though.7

FPSgam3rz · Jul 18, 2015

Ah I understand. The instructions seem to be never clear about that part. So I should just flip the fan around and keep it between the case and radiator?

PsyKhiqZero · Jul 18, 2015

Yes. But I did forget to ask if you had a top exhaust. If you do not, then keep the fan the way you have it as you do need an exhaust.

FPSgam3rz · Jul 18, 2015

Top exhaust as in a open vent on top? I have a open vent just not a fan on top.

PsyKhiqZero · Jul 19, 2015

If you can get a fan there then I would do it. otherwise leave it as you had it orginally.

FPSgam3rz · Jul 19, 2015

Okay thanks for all the help to you both. I order the Seidon 120M. I thought about an air cooler. Still not completely sure about water coolers but i'll give this one a try and see how it does.

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