Overclocked i7 need better cooling.
#1
Posted 24 May 2009 - 05:51 PM
#2
Posted 24 May 2009 - 06:27 PM
Cooler Master V8 This one is apparently not the easiest to install, but it works well once you got it in. (small red LED from within the cooler) FYI
Xigmatek Dark Knight Has white LEDs just so you know.
I'm going to use the Xigmatek one mainly because of the performance for the price. Hope that helps!
#3
Posted 24 May 2009 - 06:34 PM
#4
Posted 25 May 2009 - 06:41 AM
Here is a video review of the Chilltec
I personally wouldn't spend that kind of money for it, like I said previously, the Xigmatek Dark Knight has very good performance for the price for only $40 compared to this one at $120. I believe the Thermal Electric Cooler (TEC) will have better idle and load temperatures. If you have the money, then go for that one. If you want more of a "bang for the buck" cooler, get the V8($60) or especially the Dark Knight. Since you have the i7 920 overclocked so much, spending extra money for the Ultra might actually save you money in the end by extending the life of your i7 cpu.
And remember to keep in mind how big all of these are, things like mobo heatsinks, RAM, Case side fans, can get in the way of these coolers.
#5
Posted 25 May 2009 - 07:34 AM
#6
Posted 25 May 2009 - 07:42 AM
Is the problem with your CPU temps or Case Temps? Or both? Keep in mind that if the case temps are high, then that would make the cpu(heatsink) hotter. With air cooling, you can never get temperatures below the room temperature, and techinically lower than case temperature.Is there a better form of cooling that will also help remove the heat from my case?
Can you give me a link to your case?
But yeah, I was saying go ahead and get the TEC since you have the money.
#7
Posted 25 May 2009 - 07:54 AM
#8
Posted 25 May 2009 - 08:05 AM
And you never answered me, is the problem with your case temps or cpu temps? Or, both?
Thanks,
#9
Posted 25 May 2009 - 02:34 PM
#10
Posted 25 May 2009 - 06:58 PM
Yeah, that is way to hot. Buying the TEC would help a lot, however one thing you could try first is to make sure you have the current heatsink seated properly on the cpu and also checking to make sure the fan is working on it. That sounds much hotter than what I have read about the stock cooler for the i7.i see the cpu get to about 70 degrees celsius which is way too hot. Once I get a full load going the computer just shuts off. If I don't have a full load going the computer stays on but the temperature is still wayyyy too hot for idle temps.
That isn't exactly the coolest either. Are the cables inside the case well managed? Poor cable management can restrict proper airflow. Buying a an exhaust fan that moves more air would be helpful. Same with the intake fan. Like I said, lowering the case temps will help lower the cpu temps too.The temperature inside the case only gets up to about 120 degrees fahrenheit tops.
- Try a new heatsink
- Try better cable management.
- If that doesn't get it exactly low as you want it to, then buy better fans.
#11
Posted 25 May 2009 - 07:10 PM
#12
Posted 26 May 2009 - 09:03 AM
Would that one be better than the thermal electric cooler?
#13
Posted 26 May 2009 - 02:47 PM
Did you go with the Zalman CPU cooler? If you did, I am very sorry you are unhappy with it. I have always used Zalman and never have had or heard a problem from one of my customers.
#14
Posted 26 May 2009 - 03:20 PM
Hey,
Did you go with the Zalman CPU cooler? If you did, I am very sorry you are unhappy with it. I have always used Zalman and never have had or heard a problem from one of my customers.
I concur. Every system build I have done with a Zalman has never had any problems that I can think of. Never use stock cooling on a CPU thats overclocked!
#15
Posted 26 May 2009 - 04:25 PM
That one is a Thermal Electric Cooler also. I would imagine it performs well. It is gigantic thoughI found this cooler. http://www.newegg.co.....lermaster v10
Would that one be better than the thermal electric cooler?
Anything you go with is going to be much better than the stock cooling you are using for an overclocked cpu. Best bang for the buck is the Dark Knight, best performance will probably be a TEC, whether its the Ultra or the V10. Like I said earlier, in my i7 build, I'm going with the Dark Knight.
I did some work for you, it seems you are having a hard time pulling the trigger.
Dark Knight Review Test Results(compared to several other coolers)
Ultra Chilltec Test Results (Compared to stock intel Core 2 Duo Cooler and a Zalman)
V10 Review Test Results compared to Xigmatek S1283(similar to Dark Knight)
Remember, all of these reviews used different cpu's and probably had different room temperatures, so don't just compare idle and load temps. And I would highly recommend reading Neweggs or the retailers actual customer reviews, that helps me a lot when deciding which one I want. Hope this helps.
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