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worth getting a dark rock 3 or should I stick with 212 evo?

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Hi,

 

Just wondering how much improvement in temps will I get if I replace my hyper 212 evo to a dark rock 3? Currently, running a 7700k and I would like to lower my temps. 

 

Also, I prefer getting a dark rock 3 because I don't like big coolers like NH-D14/15 and dark rock pro 3. 

 

Thanks

 

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I think it would be a decent improvement. 5C cooler while being 5 dB quieter is quite decent.

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/beQuiet/Dark_Rock_3/6.html

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8 minutes ago, Mooshi said:

delid + liquid metal. Replace the mayo under the IHS.

its more likely to be gluestick+mashed potato

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23 minutes ago, Mooshi said:

delid + liquid metal. Replace the mayo under the IHS.

legit lol'ed. but I think the temps are hot cause its summer. Before, I used to run at 4.8 with max temps being 82C. if you ask me not bad for a 212 evo. 

 

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Also, is there any other coolers you guys recommend that is max 160mm? I think the best one is DR3. 

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11 minutes ago, GamesOfThrones said:

legit lol'ed. but I think the temps are hot cause its summer. Before, I used to run at 4.8 with max temps being 82C. if you ask me not bad for a 212 evo. 

 

Also, is there any other coolers you guys recommend that is max 160mm? I think the best one is DR3. 

I know of some beasts, but they are over 160mm..DR3 is pretty solid tbh

 

 

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12 hours ago, GamesOfThrones said:

legit lol'ed. but I think the temps are hot cause its summer. Before, I used to run at 4.8 with max temps being 82C. if you ask me not bad for a 212 evo. 

 

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Also, is there any other coolers you guys recommend that is max 160mm? I think the best one is DR3. 

Scythe Fuma would be small dual tower, but I'm pretty sure DR3 is quieter.

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1 hour ago, LoGiCalDrm said:

Scythe Fuma would be small dual tower, but I'm pretty sure DR3 is quieter.

Yea i think i'll go with the DR3 thanks. Also, what thermal paste do you recommend getting? @LoGiCalDrm 

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Just now, GamesOfThrones said:

Yea i think i'll go with the DR3 thanks. Also, do you know what is the best thermal paste? @LoGiCalDrm 

It comes with small tube. Top level pastes are within 2C of each other. My personal go-for is Noctua NT-1.

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Just now, LoGiCalDrm said:

It comes with small tube. Top level pastes are within 2C of each other. My personal go-for is Noctua NT-1.

Yea, It isn't available where I am. I'm in Canada btw. 

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6 minutes ago, GamesOfThrones said:

Yea, It isn't available where I am. I'm in Canada btw. 

You are good with tube that comes with cooler. If you need more, Arctic Silver and MX-5 are the ones people usually recommend. But neither has such performance gain that your really should get tube just because of it.

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8 minutes ago, GamesOfThrones said:

Yea, It isn't available where I am. I'm in Canada btw. 

Actually, it is :D (and if you're buying the DRP3 from Amazon as well, then you've already satisfied the $25 minimum for the shipping as a Prime member).

https://www.amazon.ca/Axpertec-Inc-NT-H1-Thermal-Compound/dp/B002CQU14A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501013059&sr=8-1&keywords=nt-h1

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3 minutes ago, thorhammerz said:

Actually, it is :D (and if you're buying the DRP3 from Amazon as well, then you've already satisfied the $25 minimum for the shipping as a Prime member).

https://www.amazon.ca/Axpertec-Inc-NT-H1-Thermal-Compound/dp/B002CQU14A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501013059&sr=8-1&keywords=nt-h1

wow didnt know that. I only check local stores so I can have everything right away but amazon is fine lol. 

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On 7/25/2017 at 4:10 PM, GamesOfThrones said:

wow didnt know that. I only check local stores so I can have everything right away but amazon is fine lol. 

Much simpler to get it delivered to your door if you don't mind waiting a couple days/weeks (depending on product) for delivery (YMMV if product is shipping up from the USA via USPS).

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23 hours ago, GamesOfThrones said:

legit lol'ed. but I think the temps are hot cause its summer. Before, I used to run at 4.8 with max temps being 82C. if you ask me not bad for a 212 evo. 

 

@Daniel Z. @DocSwag

Also, is there any other coolers you guys recommend that is max 160mm? I think the best one is DR3. 

Well of course there's water cooling :P 

 

DR3 is probably among the best for air cooling under that height tho

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9 hours ago, LoGiCalDrm said:

It comes with small tube. Top level pastes are within 2C of each other. My personal go-for is Noctua NT-1.

prob will go for the noctua one. its 5$ here compare to MX-4 its 10$

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50 minutes ago, DocSwag said:

Well of course there's water cooling :P 

 

DR3 is probably among the best for air cooling under that height tho

leaks are pretty scary, although corsair/nzxt do cover damaged parts. I think there is a certain limit on how much they will reimbursed you. 

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22 hours ago, GamesOfThrones said:

leaks are pretty scary, although corsair/nzxt do cover damaged parts. I think there is a certain limit on how much they will reimbursed you. 

Honestly chances are quite low imo but DR3 is also cheaper so... :P 

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I am personally very happy with my Dark Rock 3, installation was about what you would expect. Not the easiest thing ever, but very do able (I installed it by myself)

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