Is There A Cooler Like This One Out There That Cools Even Better? I bought the Corsair H5O about a year ago after I upgraded my CPU to an AMD X4 965. I thought the Zalman 8700 I had would do the job, but even at idle it got above 60`C. So Best Buy had the H5O on sale for $60, got it, and works pretty well. However, I can't help but feel that my temps could be lower. Now with the H5O, my CPU @ idle stays around 40`C and under full load gets to around 63`C. Has anyone had this cooler, then upgraded to one like it (Corsair H7O, ECO CoolIT, etc.?) and lowered their temps a bit? Just wondering if anyone has some advice here? Is There A Cooler Like This One Out There That Cools Even Better? I bought the Corsair H5O about a year ago after I upgraded my CPU to an AMD X4 965. I thought the Zalman 8700 I had would do the... » Read More Is There A Cooler Like This One Out There That Cools Even Better? I bought the Corsair H5O about a year ago after I upgraded my CPU to an AMD X4 965. I thought the Zalman 8700 I had would do the job, but even at idle it got above 60`C. So Best Buy had the H5O on sale for $60, got it, and works pretty well. However, I can't help but feel that my temps could be lower. Now with the H5O, my CPU @ idle stays around 40`C and under full load gets to around 63`C. Has anyone had this cooler, then upgraded to one like it (Corsair H7O, ECO CoolIT, etc.?) and lowered their temps a bit? Just wondering if anyone has some advice here? « Show Less
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The H70 cools better, but it also is noisier. For most people the H50 is still the best choice.
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For reference I have a core i7-950 @ 4.0 GHz and my H70 keeps it at 70C running LinX. You temps seem a bit high. I would add another fan for a push/pull set-up. This will help a lot! Just note that the stock fans are not up to the task. I'm running Scythe Gentle Typhoon AP-29s. The deal is that the fin density on both the H70 and the H50 is fairly high (24 fins per inch) so fans with high static pressure are a must. The very least I would use are Gentle Typhoon AP-15s. These fans are MUCH quieter than stock and cool better at the same time.
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Honestly with my thermal take case I kept the stock fan for my CPU because I have 3 200 mm fans, and 1 140 mm fan, it stays at a cool state and performs well with the i5 but if you have the i7 I would recommend the Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus - CPU Cooler with 4 Direct Contact Heat Pipes (RR-B10-212P-G1).
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Maybe 12inch 10? Its much like the h100 but slightly thicker surface area but will fit any case that can suposrt 240mm compared to the h100i or 110 pr the nother new series of corsair that recently came out, the temps are better and performs well in overclock, i got a fx8350 overclocked at 4.9ghz temps is at 29-35 degrees full load 45-55 ive had it quite some time now, and works really cool really awesome!
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Yes, but if you are planning on overclocking, or even pushing the CPU pretty hard, I WOULD get an aftermarket cooler. You don't need to go overboard with water cooling (although Corsair offers some nice closed loop systems that work very well), but you SHOULD go with something sufficient. I like the EVO 212 air cooler for a cheap, well made, and good performing air cooling solution. Noctua makes one like the 212 that works very well also, but at a higher cost (much better fan, but as far as the cooler itself, not so sure about performance difference).
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Yes and Yes; YOUr cooler is one that fits all motherboards and big ram(good cooler but stock) intel turbo boost increases temps to 50C___ STOCK. Three strips of grey thermal TAPE on the cooler itself. BUT you can live without intel turbo boost with this cpu temps drop to 20c to 30c (very good). I LOVE MY CPU AND I WANT IT TO LAST (BETWEEN ME AND YOU THIS CPU IS A MONSTER).
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This is fairly old, if you have lashed out for a new system I would go past the Zalman and buy a Noctua NH-U12 S which has the mount for the 1150. Also since I have purchased the zalman some time ago, Noctura has become the market leader with fans. Their fans are considered the best in the business. I have indicated the Noctua NH-U12 S is you are a business/light game user. If you run some powerful games then I would suggest buying the larger Noctura. Just do an Amazon search on Noctura CPU heatsink. Some have twin heatsinks coupled with three fans. You need some case room, but these are the best in the business. Also they sell low profile fans if you are running a HPC or desktop case. Thanks.
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Basic fan not up to very heavy gaming, searching for asteroids, folding proteins, or crunching for primes research, when overclocked heavily. A $29 CoolerMaster Hyper 212 will get you 3/4 of the way to water-cooling. That last 25% of high end air coolers is a rich field. This Noctua will better most and almost always will be in the top three coolers out there, on almost all tests. If not, question the methodology, or installation expertise, even with thermal paste. Learn about TCase temp v. core temp., and try the Hyper 212, if you are only getting started. If you need more, it will be a minor lost expenditure, then get one of the high-rated ones. Basic fan not up to very heavy gaming, searching for asteroids, folding proteins, or crunching for primes research, when overclocked heavily. A $29 CoolerMaster Hyper 212 will get you 3/4 of the way to water-cooling. That last 25% of high end air coolers is a rich field. This Noctua will better most and almost always will be in the top three coolers out there, on almost all tests. If not, question the methodology, or installation expertise, even with thermal paste. Learn about TCase temp v. core temp., and try the Hyper 212, if you are only getting started. If you need more, it will be a... » Read More Basic fan not up to very heavy gaming, searching for asteroids, folding proteins, or crunching for primes research, when overclocked heavily. A $29 CoolerMaster Hyper 212 will get you 3/4 of the way to water-cooling. That last 25% of high end air coolers is a rich field. This Noctua will better most and almost always will be in the top three coolers out there, on almost all tests. If not, question the methodology, or installation expertise, even with thermal paste. Learn about TCase temp v. core temp., and try the Hyper 212, if you are only getting started. If you need more, it will be a minor lost expenditure, then get one of the high-rated ones. « Show Less
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I have read the other two answers to your question.I would also suggest looking at getting more fans in your computer case. You need to create good airflow to get hot air out. I have used this Zalman setup combined with Artic Silver one 5 systems now. CPU runs under 90 f under load. I also have at least 5 other fans installed in each case.
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I'm sure Intel has a stock cooling solution. I use this: Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler Blue LED. It's quite a bit larger - stands up vertical - but it keeps the CPU nice and cool. I've checked right after playing Battlefield 3/4 and the CPU temp is always around 37C. The video card temp is another story!
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Most all-in-one coolers are better than low-mid range air cooling. With that comparison if you can afford the Seidon I'd recommend it, but there is nothing wrong with the EVO 212 either. Unless your current CPU is being throttled by heat this cooler won't help on it's own to increase performance. With better cooling you should be able to overclock (advanced) which could potentially help. Make sure that your CPU is even the part that is holding SC2 back. You might be better off investing in a better GPU than a cooler for your CPU if your CPU isn't experiencing heavy load during gameplay.
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I haven't experienced any heat issues. I have an Intel i5 3570k overclocked to 4.2gHz being cooled with a the Antec Kuhler single rad closed water cooling system venting out the top. I swapped the fan out for a pressure optimized Noctua. My suggestion is to not try to air cool your CPU with this case. I'm also running two GTX 660s and an EVGA 750w PSU. The PSU vents out the bottom of the case, so it doesn't really matter that its covered. Its just more aesthetically pleasing. Just be sure to set it on a hard surface and not carpet or else it's going to suffocate. Worth mentioning that this case runs decently quiet with the stock fans as well. I haven't experienced any heat issues. I have an Intel i5 3570k overclocked to 4.2gHz being cooled with a the Antec Kuhler single rad closed water cooling system venting out the top. I swapped the fan out for a pressure optimized Noctua. My suggestion is to not try to air cool your CPU with this case. I'm also running two GTX 660s and an EVGA 750w PSU. The PSU vents out the bottom of the case, so it doesn't really matter that its covered. Its just more aesthetically pleasing. Just be sure to set it on a hard surface and not carpet or else it's going to suffocate. Worth mentioning that this... » Read More I haven't experienced any heat issues. I have an Intel i5 3570k overclocked to 4.2gHz being cooled with a the Antec Kuhler single rad closed water cooling system venting out the top. I swapped the fan out for a pressure optimized Noctua. My suggestion is to not try to air cool your CPU with this case. I'm also running two GTX 660s and an EVGA 750w PSU. The PSU vents out the bottom of the case, so it doesn't really matter that its covered. Its just more aesthetically pleasing. Just be sure to set it on a hard surface and not carpet or else it's going to suffocate. Worth mentioning that this case runs decently quiet with the stock fans as well. « Show Less
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A non liquid or gel cooled CPU cooler can only cool the CPU to as cool as the room its in. And maybe a few degrees cooler. How hot is your house? And btw... 70-80 under load itsnt that bad assuming your house is around 70-75. Start worrying when you hit 90 at Max load. If you cool the room its in and continue to have issues or unsatisfactory temps then get your motherboard tested. (I've had this issue and once it was the MB reporting faulse temps. Also... try a different program for monitoring your temps while under load. And only run one at a time.)
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Stock cooler is fine. It's noisy, though. It may also depend on your case set up - you might have less air flow in your case and/or maybe running Crossfire or SLI with 2 hot GPUs. I have since bought a Coolermaster Hyper 212 EVO, which is awesome. I have a Coolermaster HAF Tower, so I have good air flow in my case naturally. In any case, I doubt you'll have over-heating issues with the stock fan and heatsink without overclocking it.
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I'd do a little more research, but right off I see that TigerDirect is selling a build with the fx 9590 and your liquid cooler bundled at this link http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=9168311it also seems to have a high star rating.I personally chose the Cooler Master Nepton 280L and it works wonderfully, havn't had an issue with it yet, and been running it about a year now.
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You have several options for cooling, it can be water or air right through the hooks, or just using fans. You choose the only thing I can say is that this MoBo is excellent. If you use water cooling is recommended that you have a large enough case, check the cooler master are very good. Sorry for the delay in my response
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I have a Crosshair IV and a Crosshair V. I have Antec Nine Hundred cases and an AZZA Hurrican. I do not have the Azza 1000 so I cannot help you there but I wanted to make a suggestion. A long time ago I bought a Thermalright Venomous X heatsink cooler. It is on my Crosshair V now and is still my favorite. I bought the Thermaltake Frio and I use it on my Crosshair IV but I hate it. I will not buy another. Pass on this cooler. Get a Thermalright Venomous X RT. When you see this thing, the quality of the mirrored surface where it seats to the CPU. It cools like no other air cooled heatsink I have used. Mine is actually the Venomous Black edition that was a limited edition but the RT is the same thing just not black plated. It is the closest thing to water cooling you can come.
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I looked at lots of coolers and thought I would go with water cooled, but ended up getting a CoolerMaster 212 EVO HS/Fan combo and love it. Runs cool on a 4770K and it's silent.Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)