Cooler recommendations for i7-5820k

[Takash]

Hello,

I am currently using a Kraken x31 cooler and I am looking at replacing it fairly soon here. I have noticed a jump in CPU temperatures recently. My system used to idle at 34°C and 55°C under max load. As of recent my system has been idling at 48°C and 68°C to 70°C under load. My case is the Cooler Master HAF XB and is compatible with 240mm AIO coolers. The CPU is stock clock speed, but I am looking to overclock after receiving a better cooler. Any recommendations that you guys can make is greatly appreciated. Another thing I'd like to ask is this, is there a way to test an AIO to verify the pump is running correctly? I'd assume I'd be able to feel the vibration of the pump, yet I don't want to assume. I've dealt with a fair share of DOAs with my previous systems.

[Nacho Marco Segui]

Kraken X61

[Takash]

Just now, Nacho Marco Segui said:

Kraken X61

If I recall, The Kraken X61 is a 280mm AIO, I doubt I'd have much luck fitting it in the case without doing quite a bit of modding.

[Nacho Marco Segui]

6 minutes ago, Takash said:

If I recall, The Kraken X61 is a 280mm AIO, I doubt I'd have much luck fitting it in the case without doing quite a bit of modding.

Sorry i forgot about that, then i would go for the H100i GTX. I would change the fans since the stock ones are noisy

[Zeinone]

Corsair h105 then maybe? 240mm, but i have no experience with unlike with the x61 which I'm using

[Takash]

Just now, Nacho Marco Segui said:

Sorry i forgot about that, then i would go for the H100i GTX. I would change the fans since the stock ones are noisy

I was just looking into that cooler, I noticed that was an often complaint with most of the Corsair 240mm radiators. If I had the chance to get the X61 I'd go with it, yet I'd have to find a replacement case that could fit it. Any others you would recommend for me to look into?

[suchamoneypit]

I would go with a 240mm rad AIO. I use a H100i and it works great, 20-25 C at idle, 60-70C at load (even when doing intense overclocking).

[Takash]

1 minute ago, suchamoneypit said:

I would go with a 240mm rad AIO. I use a H100i and it works great, 20-25 C at idle, 60-70C at load (even when doing intense overclocking).

Are you using the stock fans for the H100i?  I was looking at picking up two Noctua NF-S12A fans to replace the stock ones. Its good to know it can handle intense overclocking, I was looking at pushing up to 4.2 to 4.4ghz.

[suchamoneypit]

2 minutes ago, Takash said:

Are you using the stock fans for the H100i?  I was looking at picking up two Noctua NF-S12A fans to replace the stock ones. Its good to know it can handle intense overclocking, I was looking at pushing up to 4.2 to 4.4ghz.

I am running stock fans. At normal use and load they are completely quiet, although if I do a stress test at 4.6ghz+ at 1.35V and the temps get to that 60-70C point the fans definitely become audible, but with a headset its not a concern, and this CPU never reaches 100% unless your stress testing or doing something like rendering where it will be at 100% for extended periods of time.

 

When budget allows I do plan on upgrading to noctua's with a push-pull setup.

[Takash]

1 minute ago, suchamoneypit said:

I am running stock fans. At normal use and load they are completely quiet, although if I do a stress test at 4.6ghz+ at 1.35V and the temps get to that 60-70C point the fans definitely become audible, but with a headset its not a concern, and this CPU never reaches 100% unless your stress testing or doing something like rendering where it will be at 100% for extended periods of time.

 

When budget allows I do plan on upgrading to noctua's with a push-pull setup.

With the headset I currently have it shouldn't be a problem. I'll have to go pick it up later tonight and run a stress test to make sure it holds up just fine before running it with an OC. 

[Trav_X]

3 hours ago, Nacho Marco Segui said:

Sorry i forgot about that, then i would go for the H100i GTX. I would change the fans since the stock ones are noisy

What fans would you suggest specifically?  I'm also in the market for a 5820k AIO

 

 

[Limecat86]

10 minutes ago, Trav_X said:

What fans would you suggest specifically?  I'm also in the market for a 5820k AIO

For the fans on a H100 GTX, I would replace them with Corsair 120SP Quiet Edition.