Water Cooling For FX-8350?

[MDPS]

Hello,

 

   I've recently started overclocking my AMD FX-8350 8-core processor to 4.2-4.3GHz and have noticed that when my cores get to around 65%+ load I start losing performance and my temps skyrocket to the 60s©.

   I currently have a Cooler Master Hyper D92 heatsink setup for it but it runs loud and doesn't seem to be helping the temps, even at max RPM, So I was considering switching to water cooling. I don't have the money for a custom loop or kit yet, but was considering an AIO like the Corsair Hydro Series H100i 240mm in the meantime. I've already looked at the mounts/sockets and it is compatible to what I can tell, but I haven't been able to find a comparison and don't know if it will really make a difference in my temps or dBA.

   Anyone have experience with these or similar heatsinks and know if its worth the switch? Or maybe know a better suggestion? I can stop overclocking of course to lower the temps but I'm enjoying the better performance so I really don't want to slow it back down again.

 

Thanks for any advice or suggestions,

MDPS

 

[Clyne]

Have you tried downvolting first?

Downvolting will use less power and have lower temps. 

[DJfern94]

 

Hello,

 

   I've recently started overclocking my AMD FX-8350 8-core processor to 4.2-4.3GHz and have noticed that when my cores get to around 65%+ load I start losing performance and my temps skyrocket to the 60s©.

   I currently have a Cooler Master Hyper D92 heatsink setup for it but it runs loud and doesn't seem to be helping the temps, even at max RPM, So I was considering switching to water cooling. I don't have the money for a custom loop or kit yet, but was considering an AIO like the Corsair Hydro Series H100i 240mm in the meantime. I've already looked at the mounts/sockets and it is compatible to what I can tell, but I haven't been able to find a comparison and don't know if it will really make a difference in my temps or dBA.

   Anyone have experience with these or similar heatsinks and know if its worth the switch? Or maybe know a better suggestion? I can stop overclocking of course to lower the temps but I'm enjoying the better performance so I really don't want to slow it back down again.

 

Thanks for any advice or suggestions,

MDPS

 

 

 

I previously used a FX 8350 with a H100i, the cooler did a great job at keeping the CPU nice and cool, I never knew what temp it really was running at, in the bios and in HWMonitor, the chip claimed to be running at 21 degrees at idle, which I highly doubt. 

 

I would say it would be a good upgrade, personally though I would probably try looking at the offerings from NZXT and Swiftech if you can, weigh up your options and choose one

[VioDuskar]

idk about that particularly, but i highly suggest you swap to something water, because all the 8xxx series and the 9xxx series are heat bleeders

[VioDuskar]

Have you tried downvolting first?

Downvolting will use less power and have lower temps. 

it will also ruin his OC

[Nonco]

H80i or H100i or pretty much most of the corsair kits should be fine for your needs!

[Vek1313]

Hello,

 

   I've recently started overclocking my AMD FX-8350 8-core processor to 4.2-4.3GHz and have noticed that when my cores get to around 65%+ load I start losing performance and my temps skyrocket to the 60s©.

   I currently have a Cooler Master Hyper D92 heatsink setup for it but it runs loud and doesn't seem to be helping the temps, even at max RPM, So I was considering switching to water cooling. I don't have the money for a custom loop or kit yet, but was considering an AIO like the Corsair Hydro Series H100i 240mm in the meantime. I've already looked at the mounts/sockets and it is compatible to what I can tell, but I haven't been able to find a comparison and don't know if it will really make a difference in my temps or dBA.

   Anyone have experience with these or similar heatsinks and know if its worth the switch? Or maybe know a better suggestion? I can stop overclocking of course to lower the temps but I'm enjoying the better performance so I really don't want to slow it back down again.

 

Thanks for any advice or suggestions,

MDPS

1. You really didn't OC it at all so it can't be that much of a difference that you make it sound

2. 60C isn't a problem, the CPU should stay below 80 but as far as I know it can survive on 85C.

3. Corsair H100i is compatible and a good choice but I'd go for a newer AIO from Corsair as it has better support. Other good options from other companies are NZXT Kraken x61 and Cooler Master Nepton 240m which are compatible to my knowledge.

[Clyne]

it will also ruin his OC

Not if it's stable.

I have 1.28V at 3.5GHZ stable that's running the same(performance wise) as it was at it's stock volt(1.365V). 

Lower temps tho.

[Interfectorem]

1. You really didn't OC it at all so it can't be that much of a difference that you make it sound

2. 60C isn't a problem, the CPU should stay below 80 but as far as I know it can survive on 85C.

3. Corsair H100i is compatible and a good choice but I'd go for a newer AIO from Corsair as it has better support. Other good options from other companies are NZXT Kraken x61 and Cooler Master Nepton 240m which are compatible to my knowledge.

Anything above 70C is a big no-no for a Vishera chip, you should be bailing by 80, let alone 85. 

[MDPS]

1. You really didn't OC it at all so it can't be that much of a difference that you make it sound

2. 60C isn't a problem, the CPU should stay below 80 but as far as I know it can survive on 85C.

3. Corsair H100i is compatible and a good choice but I'd go for a newer AIO from Corsair as it has better support. Other good options from other companies are NZXT Kraken x61 and Cooler Master Nepton 240m which are compatible to my knowledge.

1. Actually its the first step in my process to get it up as high as it can go. I've only started it. Just checking whats stable now.

2. My CPU has a Tj. Max of 70C and bluescreens around 72-75C.

3. Ok thanks but still trying to stay within a budget of around $120. I'll see what works. Thanks!

[MDPS]

Not if it's stable.

I have 1.28V at 3.5GHZ stable that's running the same as it was at it's stock volt(1.365V).

I don't want to mess with the voltage too much. I like to keep it at or customly set around default 1.35V or similar.

[VioDuskar]

1. You really didn't OC it at all so it can't be that much of a difference that you make it sound

2. 60C isn't a problem, the CPU should stay below 80 but as far as I know it can survive on 85C.

3. Corsair H100i is compatible and a good choice but I'd go for a newer AIO from Corsair as it has better support. Other good options from other companies are NZXT Kraken x61 and Cooler Master Nepton 240m which are compatible to my knowledge.

AMD chips shutdown at ~67C

TRUST ME

[MDPS]

AMD chips shutdown at ~67C

TRUST ME

I can get up to 70C usually like in CPU demanding games and software (like Witcher 3) but don't want to go higher than 60 tbh.

[MDPS]

I previously used a FX 8350 with a H100i, the cooler did a great job at keeping the CPU nice and cool, I never knew what temp it really was running at, in the bios and in HWMonitor, the chip claimed to be running at 21 degrees at idle, which I highly doubt. 

 

I would say it would be a good upgrade, personally though I would probably try looking at the offerings from NZXT and Swiftech if you can, weigh up your options and choose one

Thanks I'm still looking at my options. The Corsair was just a thought.

[Clyne]

I don't want to mess with the voltage too much. I like to keep it at or customly set around default 1.35V or similar.

You run P95 to test if it's stable.

Amount of voltage is how much your CPU is using......some people can get 1.3V at like 4.3GHZ or something if it's binned well. 

[MDPS]

You run P95 to test if it's stable.

Amount of voltage is how much your CPU is using......some people can get 1.3V at like 4.3GHZ or something if it's binned well. 

Yeah I know, but too much over/undervolting can damage it so I go with the settings already made usually. If I need to change it for an OC then I will.

[Clyne]

AMD chips shutdown at ~67C

TRUST ME

HAHA

STOCK COOLER HERE AND I GOT 70C FROM STRESS TESTING

[Clyne]

Yeah I know, but too much over/undervolting can damage it so I go with the settings already made usually. If I need to change it for an OC then I will.

Since when does giving little power will damage the settings whatnot. If 4.2GHZ is already stable but using stock volt, then why not try to use less power so you can have lower lemps and use less power. 

[VioDuskar]

I can get up to 70C usually like in CPU demanding games and software (like Witcher 3) but don't want to go higher than 60 tbh.

jesus that's smoking. anything over 60C and you're really killing the life of that thing.

are you sure that's even the right temp? my 9590 won't read a correct temp at all, and my old 1090Thuban shutdown at 67. every. single. time.

[VioDuskar]

HAHA

STOCK COOLER HERE AND I GOT 70C FROM STRESS TESTING

you people are asking to buy new AMD cores.

[MDPS]

jesus that's smoking. anything over 60C and you're really killing the life of that thing.

are you sure that's even the right temp? my 9590 won't read a correct temp at all, and my old 1090Thuban shutdown at 67. every. single. time.

Yeah it was a mistake and I didn't have an overlay so had to Alt+Tab to check my temps. I saw at one point it went up to 72C and thats when I shutdown my pc and let it cool off for a while. I think I was back on stock then so it should be good now though.

[Clyne]

you people are asking to buy new AMD cores.

You people care so much about temps, @Octavialicious ran 4.5GHZ or something like that on stock cooler on his 8350 and it ran fine. Think it got like 70C or higher before one of the pins got bent. 

[VioDuskar]

You people care so much about temps, @Octavialicious ran 4.5GHZ or something like that on stock cooler on his 8350 and it ran fine. Think it got like 70C or higher before one of the pins got bent. 

 

why do people fuck with stuff that works?

[Clyne]

jesus that's smoking. anything over 60C and you're really killing the life of that thing.

are you sure that's even the right temp? my 9590 won't read a correct temp at all, and my old 1090Thuban shutdown at 67. every. single. time.

Each CPU has different temps anyway, just because the experience that you had doesn't mean that it will apply to everyone. 

[MDPS]

You people care so much about temps, @Octavialicious ran 4.5GHZ or something like that on stock cooler on his 8350 and it ran fine. Think it got like 70C or higher before one of the pins got bent. 

Haha what a way to go. But the point was about the water cooling AIO vs. my current Hyper D92. I think a Corsair H100i or later would lower my temps better than another but like I said, I'm still weighing out which way to go manufacturer-wise.