Cooler for the CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced on an i7-6700k?
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Any 240mm standard radiator will fit the top location. I'd probably recommend the Cooler master Nepton 240m or the Corsair H105 if you're going to use an AIO. I avoid the coolers with the link, "i" models, as I've had nothing but troubles with the entire link configuration on user builds and so have MANY of our members.
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Ahhh, I see. Thanks
Think I'll go with the H105. Now is there only one way to mount it or is that configurable? I'll be doing the "in through the side and front, out the top and back" flow, so if there's multiple ways to mount it how should I? I remember seeing somewhere something about push and pull but I wouldn't know which way is better for my setup xD
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That case really isn't very liquid cooling friendly when it comes to fan locations. Generally you want front, side and bottom fans to be intake and top or rear fans to be exhaust, except that in the case of radiators you optimally want cool outside air coming through the radiator which is why front or bottom mounted radiator placement is preferred. On cases that support 140mm x3 on the top you can get away with a 240mm radiator in the front two locations, in some cases, and use the third rear location on top and the actual rear location, as exhaust fan locations. In your case that isn't possible.
A lot of people use the top location in an exhaust configuration with liquid cooling but it isn't nearly as efficient as you're using the already hot case air to cool your radiator. You might be able to get away with that type of configuration but I've seen a lot of attempts at doing that not work well and leaving only a single rear exhaust fan is not the most desirable configuration either. Worst case scenario I guess you COULD use the side fan location as an exhaust, but again it's not going to be very efficient since the heat is at the top of the case.
Truthfully, you might be better off just using an air cooler. Most good tower coolers are as good or better than most of the 240mm or smaller liquid all in one coolers anyhow.
A lot of people use the top location in an exhaust configuration with liquid cooling but it isn't nearly as efficient as you're using the already hot case air to cool your radiator. You might be able to get away with that type of configuration but I've seen a lot of attempts at doing that not work well and leaving only a single rear exhaust fan is not the most desirable configuration either. Worst case scenario I guess you COULD use the side fan location as an exhaust, but again it's not going to be very efficient since the heat is at the top of the case.
Truthfully, you might be better off just using an air cooler. Most good tower coolers are as good or better than most of the 240mm or smaller liquid all in one coolers anyhow.
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Eh, that's a pretty weak entry level cooler. If you're not planning to overclock, it would be fine. If you will be overclocking I'd be wanting something a little higher end. The minimum cooler I'd want to see for an overclocked 6700k would probably be something like the Cryorig H5 Universal or H5 Ultimate. The Noctua NH-U14S would be another step up from that, and is still a relatively smaller tower and single fan design as compared to the D14 and D15, or Cryorig R1 series, which all use extra large heatsinks with dual fans. I'd think the H5 or the U14S would be fine. I've got a U14S on my FX-8320@4.5Ghz and it runs completely cool nomatter what I do.
Do you already have the case?
Do you already have the case?
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No. Hopefully I'll be getting the case along with the other parts for the build sometime this month.
EDIT: Matter of fact here are the parts I plan on getting *mixed with a few that I'm keeping from my current build*
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x8J8GX
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I'd recommend possibly looking at a different case that supports a front mounted radiator. That eliminates all the problems as you can then have it configured as an intake and still keep your rear and top fan locations configured as exhaust.
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Well.. the only thing is the biggest reason I wanted that case was so that I could have the handle xD and I did some searching and sadly there's really not that many out there with handles. How do you feel about the Cryorig H7? I've dome some searching and found that a lot of people prefer it, especially over the Evo.
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It's much better than the EVO. Better mounting system, quieter fan, lower overall system temp under load and at idle, looks better and is better general quality.
Are you planning to add a second GPU card, because you absolutely don't need a 1000w G2 PSU for that system. The EVGA G2 750 or 850 would both be plenty, even factoring in overclocking both the CPU and GPU card, and is much cheaper. All tolled you only really need about a 750w unit and that's factoring in an extra 100w already for overhead. If you think you'll be adding a second card later then the 1000w unit makes sense, otherwise, it doesn't.
Are you planning to add a second GPU card, because you absolutely don't need a 1000w G2 PSU for that system. The EVGA G2 750 or 850 would both be plenty, even factoring in overclocking both the CPU and GPU card, and is much cheaper. All tolled you only really need about a 750w unit and that's factoring in an extra 100w already for overhead. If you think you'll be adding a second card later then the 1000w unit makes sense, otherwise, it doesn't.
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Well, ya I was planning on it but after talking it over with a couple friends who know a decent amount about computer hardware as well, I'm not really sure if I'll need it. I'll just hop down to the 750 like you mentioned and if I ever decide to get another GPU I can just get the 1000w PSU as well.
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With that card it's doubtful you would need a second card for a very long time unless you're planning to game across three 1080p monitors or at 4k and expect the highest of settings. Most games you can run at 1440p with some combination of high and ultra settings with card and almost if not all games should run well at Ultra on 1080p.
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Nah lol I'm just going to be using one monitor for gaming, maybe at some point grab a second one for things to have off to the side *Skype, WMP*. I made a couple changes to the list, I'm going to grab a WD 2TB for my storage since from what I've heard my current Seagate 2TB Hybrid doesn't have the best of luck with life xD also I decided to change the GPU to the Asus 980 Ti variant due to a review I looked at that put the 4 variants against each other.
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Just realized that the Cooler Master MasterCase 5 has handles and does support front mounted 240/280mm cooling radiators. Might be a good option. It's also highly configurable and modular.
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Just took a look at the MasterCase 5 as well as the pro version, and honestly I think I'd rather stick with the Scout
but thank you for the suggestion! The way I see it I like the Scout's one handle design and the fact that it has a window as well as two fan ports on the side, also two USB 2.0's as well as two 3.0's on the front panel. Plus I really don't see myself doing much with OC'ing so if I put fans in all the right places as well as throwing the H7 in there, I should be alright right? Also everything I have right now is just within my budget haha xD
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Yes, with an air cooler you're correct. I was referring to if you wanted to use liquid cooling and have the radiator front mounted, this would be an option with the MasterCase unit. Using air cooling, you're fine with the Scout. One thing you'll want to consider though is that if you're likely to be carrying this out and about regularly, you'll need to be more careful with a tower air cooler installed as the weight of the cooler puts stress on the mounting points and banging or abrupt movements can increase that. With liquid cooling you don't have that problem as there are no long, heavy components hanging off the motherboard.
So long as you're careful with it though, it shouldn't be a problem.
So long as you're careful with it though, it shouldn't be a problem.
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