Quick question on OC using h100i

[SomethingOrOtherThing]

Just a quick question concerning the usage of Corsair h100i while overclocking.

If one plans to change the voltage and multiplier, ie - overclock - do you need to switch the h100i profile to Balanced Mode or even higher?

Asking because both of those are much louder than Quiet mode (obviously).

 

So why overclock if I'll need to have the cooler make more noise than I'm comfortable with? Do others keep their coolers at faster RPMs just to maintain good temp on the overlocked CPU?

Perhaps just overclock this CPU to such an extent that Quiet Mode will keep temperatures below 60 (generally accepted load temp for this CPU)?

 

It's a question I had for a while now ... do people really tolerate the noise just to enjoy the overclock?

 

[Guest]

No, not necessarily 

As long as the CPU is cool your fine

I personally don't care and run on quite lol 

[Laputacake]

Well, if it's louder than you want it to keep it at a temperature you're comfortable with get some better fans as the stock corsair fans suck

[Naeaes]

I am a heavy CPU user but I rarely even run my i7-3930K hard enough that OC would give anything extra. So I keep everything silent and hop quickly to BIOS  to turn the OC and turbo cooling on if I ever need it. Can't even remember when I did it last. Maybe I should some day check if it's still stable... IMHO if you're not capping the CPU in normal use at stock, silence outweighs OC any time.

[SomethingOrOtherThing]

Well, if it's louder than you want it to keep it at a temperature you're comfortable with get some better fans as the stock corsair fans suck

 

Good idea, making a note to check up on this.

[Laputacake]

Good idea, making a note to check up on this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2E16703&cm_re=cryorig_120mm-_-9SIA4UF2E16703-_-Product

[SomethingOrOtherThing]

I am a heavy CPU user but I rarely even run my i7-3930K hard enough that OC would give anything extra. So I keep everything silent and hop quickly to BIOS  to turn the OC and turbo cooling on if I ever need it. Can't even remember when I did it last. Maybe I should some day check if it's still stable... IMHO if you're not capping the CPU in normal use at stock, silence outweighs OC any time.

Unfortunately i'm using a Phenom II x4 965 which is ok on single heavy tasks - but when I'm working hard and enjoying a nice heavy load - it really like the 100% load mark and doesn't let go

[SomethingOrOtherThing]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2E16703&cm_re=cryorig_120mm-_-9SIA4UF2E16703-_-Product

What's so special about them - besides the noted "quietness"-so to speak.

[Naeaes]

Unfortunately i'm using a Phenom II x4 965 which is ok on single heavy tasks - but when I'm working hard and enjoying a nice heavy load - it really like the 100% load mark and doesn't let go

Oh. Phenom II is hot AF. Temps are more of an issue for you than me anyway. :F

[SomethingOrOtherThing]

Oh. Phenom II is hot AF. Temps are more of an issue for you than me anyway. :F

You could say Phenom'enaly hot? huehuehue

Mine stayed at 60C for 2 years because i forgot to lower the voltage as I did the multiplier after a bout of OCing back then - and didn't feel anything bad. Good performance. Dunno why people say 60 is max (i had 60 on IDLE).

 

Anyway - looks like quiet mode and reasonable OC is the way to go. 

And made a point to check up on better fans to replace stocks.

[Laputacake]

What's so special about them - besides the noted "quietness"-so to speak.

they're quiet with good static pressure

[SomethingOrOtherThing]

they're quiet with good static pressure

Alright. Any more variants that come to mind? (asking because CRYORIG aren't represented in this area and ebay asks $60+ each).

PS: If other ones are that silent - i might put 2 to front and 2 back and still use Quiet mode. Though I remember watching a Jayz Two Cents video showing it might not be as effective as it seems ....

[SomethingOrOtherThing]

Preliminary decision is 4x Arctic F12 in a push-pull configuration. Cheap and ok reviews.

[Duganator9]

I run my 3930k @ 4.6, but I leave speedstep enabled. When I stream or do something CPU intensive I turn the cooler on performance mode via corsair link, otherwise I run it in quiet mode.