Do i need VRM waterblock?

[M-ursu]

Hi.

I know that everyone says that it is only for look and it wont help anything.

But my VRM heatsink is running really hot!

I have crosshair V formula-z (NP voltage 1.35) and 8350@5.1Ghz (cherry), voltages are 1.5v and everything is set to ultra.

[CornOnJacob]

You don't need it, but many people lack good airflow in a watercooled build, which normally keeps the VRM cool. Since the case fans aren't cooling the VRM, it overheats with big overclocks. Just keep decent airflow going through your case and you'll be fine without it.

[M-ursu]

You don't need it, but many people lack good airflow in a watercooled build, which normally keeps the VRM cool. Since the case fans aren't cooling the VRM, it overheats with big overclocks. Just keep decent airflow going through your case and you'll be fine without it.

I hope that it is enough. :)

[airdeano]

in my experience with water-cooling and overclocking AMD, they need all the cooling

tricks you can get your hands on. as mentioned, water-cooling removes vital flow to

the MOSFET and bridges. wimpy case fans can only go so far to promote cooling

for these vital 'sinks. if you are leaning on the chipset pretty good in the overclock,

then flood those puppies, if you can, if not make an effort for a stronger flow map to

the bridges for cooling or chance loosing them..

 

airdeano

[M-ursu]

in my experience with water-cooling and overclocking AMD, they need all the cooling

tricks you can get your hands on. as mentioned, water-cooling removes vital flow to

the MOSFET and bridges. wimpy case fans can only go so far to promote cooling

for these vital 'sinks. if you are leaning on the chipset pretty good in the overclock,

then flood those puppies, if you can, if not make an effort for a stronger flow map to

the bridges for cooling or chance loosing them..

 

airdeano

Thanks.