Archer
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The H70 costs way more, and does not offer a vast improvement in temps. Stick with the H50
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techead
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agreed, R300 different. You gonna have to get another 120mm fan, but that not gonna cost you R300
techead
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dude, get the H50 and spend your money on two QUALITY fans
http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_page/product_page/fan/product_tr_fdb_fan.html
fluid dynamic bearing FTW, but they like R130 a pop (but well worth it)
keep the one that comes with as spare or something
http://www.thermalright.com/new_a_page/product_page/fan/product_tr_fdb_fan.html
fluid dynamic bearing FTW, but they like R130 a pop (but well worth it)
keep the one that comes with as spare or something
Hmm...okay then.
techead
Honorary Master
dude what CPU u got?
a Q6600 (lol) but will be going for a i7 860/870 rig soon.
it's still going strong actually, I just need a better mobo so I might as well get an i7 setup going
techead
Honorary Master
lemme know when you get your new cooler and I'll help you out with some tips
im no pro, but I did some seriaaas trial and error with this H50 before I got it 100%
some people set the thing up wrong (even some reviews I've seen, and some ppl on this forum too haha!) and wonder why their temps are all screwy
guess it does also depend a lot on the case setup
im no pro, but I did some seriaaas trial and error with this H50 before I got it 100%
some people set the thing up wrong (even some reviews I've seen, and some ppl on this forum too haha!) and wonder why their temps are all screwy
guess it does also depend a lot on the case setup
can it be mounted horizontally? because i'm thinking of reversing one of my top fans and putting it there?
or maybe even in front below the DVD Drive if the pipes are long enough - the HAFX has loads of space there for it, plus the front plates are all vented
or maybe even in front below the DVD Drive if the pipes are long enough - the HAFX has loads of space there for it, plus the front plates are all vented
Archer
Honorary Master
I doubt it can be mounted at the top of your case, I suspect the pump will not enjoy any vertical column of fluid. And it definately will not reach the front of any case
so basically you have to put it by the rear fan? that the only option?
Archer
Honorary Master
I just wouldnt put it at the top since you'll be putting some extra strain on a already weak pump with very low head. A decent pump has a head of 2-3m, and flowrate of 150+ l/h. The H50 only manages 0.5m head and 50 l/h. So to ensure a long and healthy life I would place everything at the same height, ie reservoir in the rear exhaust slot.
Archer
Honorary Master
While the reservoir is meant to sit in the rear slot (typically set up as exhaust) Corsair does recommend you rather use it as an intake, bringing in cool air. Is that what you were asking?Ok, so I just flip the fan around.... I guess it will be OK since I have two fans at the top extracting air....
but it's not ideal....
You sure I can't mount it where the drive bays are Archer?
i'm not saying the front of the case, directly next to the front plates, just a little bit back - like under the DVD Drive Sata connections?
because then I could stick a nice fan or two there, and the front of the case is vented too (plus it won't mess up the air circulation)
but it's not ideal....
You sure I can't mount it where the drive bays are Archer?
i'm not saying the front of the case, directly next to the front plates, just a little bit back - like under the DVD Drive Sata connections?
because then I could stick a nice fan or two there, and the front of the case is vented too (plus it won't mess up the air circulation)
Archer
Honorary Master
Well positive pressure inside your case is not a bad thing, its actually preffered if all intake fans have some sort of dust filter. The res may be able to reach something near the front of the case, but you'll most likely have to do a ghetto mod to mount it. Just wait until it arrives and then see whats possible.
I currently have a Corsair H50 which I suspect has given up the ghost. I am looking at getting a TRUE Extreme, the True Spirit mentioned above or the new H70. What is the likelihood of the backplate for the H50 (LGA1366) working with either of these coolers?
I think the backplate should work - i mean, they all usually use screws, and the size SHOULD be the same...... but the H70 comes with ALL the needed backplates iirc? no need to order a new one for your AMD mobo
Edit: oh I see you are not the guy with the AMD Rig, my mistake
Best cooler imo:
Zalman CPNS Extreme, and its the best looking cooler of all, with a nice blue led fan , it uses the normal 4pin fan header on yer mobo too.
AND it has a built in fan speed controller which is really cool....
Zalman CPNS Extreme, and its the best looking cooler of all, with a nice blue led fan , it uses the normal 4pin fan header on yer mobo too.
AND it has a built in fan speed controller which is really cool....