Single Loop Heat Sink

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preolt

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Hey OC3D,

I am building a new rig and wanted to try out one of the semi-new single loop cpu cooling units (corsar H50, antec KUHLER, etc.) I have only ever installed and used regular copper heatsinks. My understanding is they are almost identical as far as installation goes. I understand this does not truly count as putting my system underwater, but until I have the funds to give it a go for the first time, this is my best option. Best option meaning I have a smaller form factor case and need a heatsink that will not be obtrusive and inhibiting to my air flow.

First off what is considered the best single loop available? The Corsair H70? Also what is the best price to performance wise? I really would love to get a real radiator, pump, and H2o Heat sink but I just dont have the funds (funny how attending university does that to you). One last question is one that I have been trying to research but have not gained clear answers to, is it better to put an intake fan on the radiator or is it better to push out of the case??

Thanks for the help guys
 
The problem is that I do not have space in my case for that massive cooler, and I am not folding or going for suer OC's
 
preolt said:
I have been trying to research but have not gained clear answers to, is it better to put an intake fan on the radiator or is it better to push out of the case??
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With the H70 you get 2 fans for a push/pull config. Corsair recommend that you have air from outside of your case being pulled through their H series range.
 
I was planning on mounting it on the inside of the case. I was wondering if people has experiences with exhaust vs intake for it. I was planning on using it as an intake.
 
check this out mate, h70 v the nd-d14
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU6W_YkqILY
 
Tom reckons they're pretty noisy as well. It's a shame because they have the potential to be a brilliant solution, but I think the tech still needs to mature before I'll buy one...
 
Most people here would either recommend the Noctua NH D14 if you have the space, for air cooling, or a proper water cooling loop. I haven't seen any people recommend an all in one water cooling loop.
 
If you look around you can pick up a decent water cooling loop second hand from as little as £50 to £75.00

Personally min spec for a water cooling loop would be

For cpu only (£50 to £75 second hand)

2 x 120mm side rad

Pump

Res

CPU Block

Tubing

Clips

For CPU and GPU on same loop (Gpu Dependant) (£100 to £120)

3 x 120mm rad

Pump

Res

CPU Block

GPU Block

Tubing

Clip

If buying blocks some times it better to send a little more for better temps and i like the HK (heat Killer blocks ) my self and you can by mounting pates that will fit any CPU as steph showed me the other day. Because i couldn't find one so i bought a second HK and then low and behold found the mounting bracket ... So now ive got 2 HK of 1 i may sell on the F/S in next few days.
 
yeah man like i said there is mounts out there for the different sockets but some of them are just hard to get a hold of for certain blocks, my heatkiller has amd 1156 and 1366 mounts

but yeah if u have a budget of £60 and the room get a d14 its the best out there from an air cooling point of view those closed loop coolers all have the same fundimental flaw they lack a proper amount of fluid and just get hotter and hotter without being able to get rid of the heat cause thats shown by the h70 double the thickness of the rad and it still under performs

and going proper watercooling isnt as cheap as u would think even second hand then u gotta add on the price of coolants and stuff to mount the pump etc but it is by a hell of a long way the best cooling u can get period just a lot more complex and more fuss with regards to maintenace
 
coolent can be as cheap as £1.00 , biocide £2.50 , Tubing £2.50 a meter and you wont need more than 1.5 meters, Pump second hand £25 (just seen one go on ebay). res £10, rad £15 to £20, clips £3 to £5 ect ect. it is possible just dont rush.
 
Well I dont have space in my case for the noctua, well thats a lie I do have room but it will take up half my case cavity and in turn prohibit over all air flow. I would prefer a smaller heat sink or cooler.

My budget for a heat sink is 80$ or less, I just dont have the funds to shell out extra cash for it right now. Gonna be honest I am also a little fearful to do water for the first time
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Whats my best option though smaller form or budget wise?
 
well have u seen toms review on the new thermolab cooler? its £35 here and he's gave it a silver award and a value for money since its so cheap and does an excellent job as long as ur not puttin a huge amount of volts into your CPU (1.25v max on an i7 9xx) if your going down to amd that cooler should more than suffice
 
Sorry I forgot my specs

CPU: Intel i5-2500k (oc to 4.5 ghz)

mobo: evga ftw mobo when it comes out
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RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws (no oc here)

gpu: evga gtx 560ti DS (might oc not sure yet)

I have yet to decide on my ssd choice and hd

I spent the afternoon looking through water pumps, reservoirs, and rads along with pictures of different forums goers rigs.... Damn you H20 why do you have to look so good
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I might just need to hold off on finishing this build and save for a real water loop for just my cpu.

What would be an acceptable sized Rad for my system if I hoped to make it future proof so I could add? The knowledge I have is purely from reading forums and watching Toms videos this afternoon so forgive me for my lack of knowledge. I am thinking of this rad to put in the top of my case with the blow holes I am cutting. Would this be enough if I later on wanted to put my gpu underwater as well or even sli two under water?

Also what size pump and reservoir would I need to future proof the system? The beginners kit looks nice because it comes with every thing but I dont think it would handle much more then just my cpu. What do you guys think? Am I taking a slippery slope that I should steer clear of for a while? Probably gonna have to make a build log for this system, its gonna be a trek.
 
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