Recommended loop for 9900k

[m9x3mos]

Hello All,

I currently am running a system with the below specs I built back in December.

PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor  ($488.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i PRO 55.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.32 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte Z390 AORUS MASTER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($279.95 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 960 EVO 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive  ($177.28 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 860 Evo 1 TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($137.35 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate BarraCuda 4 TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($94.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB Founders Edition Video Card  ($649.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R6 USB-C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($127.00 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply  ($199.89 @ OutletPC) 
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($54.58 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2619.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I have been using it more for development and running multiple VMs. WIth the computer at 5.0 all cores over clock, the cooler doesn't seem to be keeping up very well with the processor hitting up into the high 80s under full load. I think that the amount of heat under this load is too much for the H115i Pro that I built the system with. Normally when I was just gaming and getting started with virtualization, it wasn't getting that hot but was not also under that much load.

I have been looking at this type of loop with EK gear and am wondering how much will this help with the heat or do you think I need 2 360 radiators instead of a 240 and a 280 since I will also put the 2080 RTX in it as well. Both won't be running at max at the same time though as I am not running anything that will do that. Any opinions on this loop setup would be greatly appreciated.

https://www.ekwb.com/custom-loop-configurator/shared/oW5d86d80888765

EKWB - CLC EK-CoolStream SE 280 
1
 69.99 $
EKWB - CLC EK-CoolStream Classic SE 240 
1
 45.99 $
EKWB - CLC EK-Vardar F3-120 (1850rpm) 
2
 35.98 $
EKWB - CLC EK-Vardar EVO 140ER Black BB (500-2000rpm) 
2
 45.94 $
EKWB - CLC EK-XRES 100 Revo D5 PWM (incl. pump) 
1
 154.99 $
EKWB - CLC EK-Vector RTX 2080 RGB - Nickel + Acetal 
1
 108.49 $
EKWB - CLC EK-Velocity RGB - Nickel + Plexi 
1
 100.00 $
EKWB - CLC EK-Vector RTX Backplate - Nickel 
1
 49.99 $
EKWB - CLC EK-DuraClear 9,5/12,7mm 3M RETAIL 
1
 14.99 $
EKWB - CLC EK-STC Classic 10/13 - Black Nickel 
10
 44.90 $
EKWB - CLC EK-CryoFuel Clear (Premix 1000mL) 
1
 16.99 $
EKWB - CLC EK-ATX Bridging Plug (24 pin) 
1
 2.50 $
EKWB - CLC EK-Cable Y-Splitter 2-Fan PWM (10cm) 
2
 6.96 $
 

[m9x3mos]

Does anyone have any input? Really debating pulling the trigger on this. 

[Tristerin]

Any custom loop with large amounts of radiator space will absolutely thrash an AIO.  I was OCing on a 240mm AIO (Corsair H100i GTX) couldn't even get a mild overclock to give me decent temps.  Built a full loop and I push 50-52c under long gaming loads (PC in sig) and in the mid 60's when I run Prime95 for an hour.  Im not big on buying name brand stuff, so I cant comment on the particulars but as long as you have plenty of radiator space and decent fans (I buy all my shit direct from China for pennies on the dollar) you will be fine.  I use no-name copper blocks and have great results.