Worth the upgrade?

[x7ASSASSIN7x]

I currently have a 2 year old build, with the following specs

CPU: Intel i5 2500 3.3 GHz overclocked to 3.8 GHz

GPU: EVGA GTX 660 superclocked 2 GB

SSD: 128 GB Adata 

HDD: 2 TB Western Digital

PSU: 630 Watt Rosewill

Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V-LK LGA 1155

RAM: 2 x 4 GB Corsair Vengeance

 

I was thinking of upgrading my CPU heatsink fan from the stock to the Corsair h80i. I was wondering if it is even worth the upgrade if I own a locked i5 CPU. Also I am on a tight budget in the current moment, so I really don't want to upgrade my motherboard or CPU to a newer version just to be able to get an unlocked CPU (I know I could still get a third generation CPU for my motherboard 1155 socket , but I want to wait for the new CPUs that are coming out so I don't have to upgrade again since we both know that will come out to $300 and above). I was wondering if it's worth holding on to my budget and wait to upgrade my CPU, motherboard, and heatsink all at once when the time comes or just get the heatsink alone now since I really don't mind the i5 2500 at this point in time (at least for now ).

Thanks for the opinion guys!!

[Bonsai99]

What are your temps like with the stock heatsink?

[x7ASSASSIN7x]

Heres a picture using Asus' software for simplicity... This is on idle btw

[mvitkun]

Heres a picture using Asus' software for simplicity... This is on idle btw

Are those load temps or idle temps?

[nokturrduk84]

Not a good temps for idle. You can get good cooler & it will always serve you even if you choose to upgrade to another socket (of course if cooler supports those socket [usually they have support many sockets]). So yes, why not? Get water cooler, besides you will see huge difference in temps, it will be very pretty in case.

[x7ASSASSIN7x]

Are those load temps or idle temps?

Yes those are idle temps.

 

Not a good temps for idle. You can get good cooler & it will always serve you even if you choose to upgrade to another socket (of course if cooler supports those socket [usually they have support many sockets]). So yes, why not? Get water cooler, besides you will see huge difference in temps, it will be very pretty in case.

I agree, those are not fairly well for idle temps. I might get the h80i the next time they are on sale

[Bonsai99]

Yes those are idle temps.

 

I agree, those are not fairly well for idle temps. I might get the h80i the next time they are on sale

You could also get something like a Hyper 212 Evo for $30.

[91wow]

go with like a hyper 212 evo for your CPU really. 

[nokturrduk84]

Yes those are idle temps.

 

I agree, those are not fairly well for idle temps. I might get the h80i the next time they are on sale

Actually there are other brands except Corsair which have quite good coolers like that H80i. For example this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Performer-All-In-One-Cooling-CLW0222/dp/B00DZL863Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399868424&sr=8-1&keywords=thermaltake+water+3.0

 

I have water 2.0 & my idle temps for i7 3770k is 35 celsius & on load 3.9ghz it gets 55-60.

That water 3.0 may be even better as it's newer version & it's cheaper than h80i.

[mvitkun]

Heres a picture using Asus' software for simplicity... This is on idle btw

What's the ambient temp?

[x7ASSASSIN7x]

What's the ambient temp?

ambient temp is around 30 degrees Celsius

 

 

 

Actually there are other brands except Corsair which have quite good coolers like that H80i. For example this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-Performer-All-In-One-Cooling-CLW0222/dp/B00DZL863Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399868424&sr=8-1&keywords=thermaltake+water+3.0

 

I have water 2.0 & my idle temps for i7 3770k is 35 celsius & on load 3.9ghz it gets 55-60.

That water 3.0 may be even better as it's newer version & it's cheaper than h80i.

 

 

go with like a hyper 212 evo for your CPU really. 

 

 

You could also get something like a Hyper 212 Evo for $30.

I'm going to be honest lol, one of the reasons I really want an h80i is because of the Corsair link software and their fancy LED  

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[mvitkun]

ambient temp is around 30 degrees Celsius

I'm going to be honest lol, one of the reasons I really want an h80i is because of the Corsair link software and their fancy LED  

I can't honestly say that I think you'll see a significant improvement in temps with a 30C ambient.

Usually the improvement is seen when you overclock and increase the processor's heat output, but you can't even do that.

[x7ASSASSIN7x]

I can't honestly say that I think you'll see a significant improvement in temps with a 30C ambient.

Usually the improvement is seen when you overclock and increase the processor's heat output, but you can't even do that.

I might decrease my ambient temp, I guess that would be my only option of testing wouldn't it

[WoodenMarker]

Heres a picture using Asus' software for simplicity... This is on idle btw

Idles temps are pretty irrelevant. Load temps are what matter. 

What's the system being used for? Why would you upgrade?

[x7ASSASSIN7x]

Idles temps are pretty irrelevant. Load temps are what matter. 

What's the system being used for? Why would you upgrade?

I use the system for everything. Basically for gaming to video rendering. I also want to upgrade because I love the link software the h80i offers

[WoodenMarker]

I use the system for everything. Basically for gaming to video rendering. I also want to upgrade because I love the link software the h80i offers

Corsair link is more of just a gimmick than anything else imo. What's so appealing about it?

[x7ASSASSIN7x]

Corsair link is more of just a gimmick than anything else imo. What's so appealing about it?

I like lights in a PC. its just appealing to me. I like the h80i because I like how I can change the LED light

[WoodenMarker]

I like lights in a PC. its just appealing to me. I like the h80i because I like how I can change the LED light

If that's your thing, it sounds like you know what you want.

Just as a heads up--it's quite loud if you don't replace the fan. 

[x7ASSASSIN7x]

If that's your thing, it sounds like you know what you want.

Just as a heads up--it's quite loud if you don't replace the fan. 

Ya I heard that also. I was thinking of getting the Noctua NH-D14 since I heard really good reviews about that, but I'm more of a water cooling guy rather than the fan cooling