Ima Newbie

[CombatComedy]

 So, I'm half way through buying all my parts for my computer and decided watercooling is pretty cool but ima broke boi so I decided to settle on a heatsink for now but, can I switch to a watercooled cpu in the future? and what woul I do with the cpu thermal paste on it?

[3 Lions]

It depends what route you were going with 'water cooling', were you planning a custom loop or were you planning to buy an AIO? 

[Jessekiller101]

your cpu can be watercooled later if you want just make sure it supports your socket.you only have to reapply the thermal paste (witch most coolers include).

 

[Bananasplit_00]

Don't go for an AIO smaller than 280mm, clean the thermal paste off with alcohol, preferably isopropyl alcohol

[CombatComedy]

Just now, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

It depends what route you were going with 'water cooling', were you planning a custom loop or were you planning to buy an AIO? 

what you just said to me is like speaking in a foreign language 

[3 Lions]

Just now, CombatComedy said:

what you just said to me is like speaking in a foreign language 

Were you planning on doing a custom loop?

 

or 

 

were you planning to buy an AIO (All In One)? 

[CombatComedy]

Just now, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Were you planning on doing a custom loop?

 

or 

 

were you planning to buy an AIO (All In One)? 

which do you recommend, whatever is more cost effective is what I would like

[3 Lions]

Just now, CombatComedy said:

which do you recommend, whatever is more cost effective is what I would like

Well first what CPU do you have? 

[CombatComedy]

1 minute ago, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Well first what CPU do you have? 

i5 7600k quad core 7th gen

[3 Lions]

3 minutes ago, CombatComedy said:

i5 7600k quad core 7th gen

I'd actually stick with air cooling for that CPU. Water cooling an i5 really isn't worth the money, I'd only consider water cooling if it was an i7 'K', i7 'X' or i9 'X' 

Edited January 1, 2018 by LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo

[CombatComedy]

1 minute ago, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

I'd actually stick with air cooling for that CPU. Water cooling an i5 really isn't worth the money, I'd only consider water cooling if it was an i7 'K', i7 'X' or i9 'X' 

even if I'm overclocking it to 4.2 ghz?

[3 Lions]

2 minutes ago, CombatComedy said:

even if I'm overclocking it to 4.2 ghz?

An air cooler would still be capable of cooling it. 

 

all you really need is one of these...

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/93Crxr/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h7

Edited January 1, 2018 by LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo

[CombatComedy]

so u don't recommend it, ok

[AMD: With Sheggz]

I think for now an AIO would suit you. doesn't seem like your doing anything over the top. but honestly a proper beefy air cooler that you would be much cheaper is always a great option.

[3 Lions]

3 minutes ago, CombatComedy said:

so u don't recommend it, ok

Nope not for that CPU

[DarthSmartt]

5 hours ago, CombatComedy said:

so u don't recommend it, ok

Alright. No type of watercooling is necessary when overclocking unless for high end cpus like an i7 i9 Ryzen 7 or threadripper. Even if you do have an i7 you can get a good overclock on air. The only real reason for watercooling is bragging rights unless you have a very inefficient cpu. But if you want bragging rights that go for custom water cooling over an aio unless you’re new to pc building.

[kxrider85]

18 hours ago, DarthSmartt said:

Alright. No type of watercooling is necessary when overclocking unless for high end cpus like an i7 i9 Ryzen 7 or threadripper. Even if you do have an i7 you can get a good overclock on air. The only real reason for watercooling is bragging rights unless you have a very inefficient cpu. But if you want bragging rights that go for custom water cooling over an aio unless you’re new to pc building.

Agreed. Watercooling looks very cool and all but it is in no way cost effective. If you are trying to save money definitely go air cooling. If you want your build to look cool, then go with a custom loop. @CombatComedy By AIO, they mean closed loop off-the-shelf options like the Corsair H100i, which are fine, but they don't look as cool, and a good air cooler like some of noctua's will have the same thermal effect anyway.