Liquid cooling

Forum discussion tagged with Liquid cooling.
  1. LiquidGamer007

    Question Is 240mm Liquid Cooled Radiator Enough Rx7900xt???

    Is a 2 fan 240mm liquid cooled radiator enough to cool a Radeon rx7900xt??? Or do I need to go with a 3 fan 360mm liquid cooled radiator??? Also does over clocking help any when gaming? I'm might do some over clocking but not much. I just like to have my PC setup perfect for gaming and not have...
  2. Aa732

    Question Can i use a different am5/4 bracket kit for my deepcool gammaxx l240 v2?

    example, a deepcool maelstrom cooler bracket, can i use it for gammaxx l240 v2?or is there anything that is compatible bracket with a gammaxx l240 v2.
  3. knk

    Question CORSAIR H55 RGB 120MM LIQUID CPU COOLER

    Hi, I built a pc a few days ago with Ryzen 7 5700g. Is it enough to cool it using CORSAIR H55 RGB 120MM LIQUID CPU Cooler to keep the full stress temperature average 70-80 degrees Celsius? I'm using the stock cooler for now because of the budget.
  4. Pururaj

    [SOLVED] AIO Recommendation for Ryzen 5700x

    Right now I'm using a Cooler Master tx3 from my old build and as in India it tends to get pretty hot in summers and on full load my cpu is already 76c , I want to upgrade to an aio, I'm new to the aio liquid cooling stuff, I have no idea what to get , I did some research though. I'm considering...
  5. A

    [SOLVED] Is there supposed to be pump noise on Arctic Liquid Freezer II?

    Hi guys, I'm having a bit of noise on my Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 ARGB. Lots of people say the pump is dead silent, others say it makes noise and you should accept it. Is there anyone with a similar AIO? Does the pump make noise? I mean not some loud noise but if you take off the side panel...
  6. IAmRooby

    Question FRONT AIO - BEST FAN SET UP?

    I'm getting a new 360mm AIO today but, in my infinite wisdom, I neglected to double check my case would support it top mounted - it does not, so it has to be front mounted. What will be the ideal set up for this in terms of AIO fans pointing in or out of the front of the case and any rear and or...
  7. M

    Question Not sure what liquid cooler to buy

    So i want to buy a liquid cooler, but i dont know which one to get. ive looked at 2 aios. Arctic liquid freezer II 420 A-rgb - 137,85 euro Fractal lumen s36 rgb - 159,51 euro The performance difference ive seen in reviews is miniscule, so i either pay more for a better looking cooler...
  8. Iver Hicarte

    [SOLVED] Is a Lian li Galahad 360mm AIO enough on an all core overclocked 5900X?

    Good day, Is the Lian Li Galahad 360mm AIO cooler enough for an all core overclocked 5900x? My 5900x which is currently overclocked on all cores at 4.5ghz is cooled by my 4 year old cooler which is the corsair h115i 280mm aio cooler. I'm looking to overclock it further to at least 4.7ghz on all...
  9. Draco_alias

    [SOLVED] Is CPU to VGA waterblock better than VGA to CPU?

    Will it increase CPU temps? Like water gets hotter after cooling VGA and it cools CPU worse? Or it doesn’t work like that?
  10. Spaceslug

    [SOLVED] Bendy fins on this new AIO coooler I bought two days ago. Is this a major issue?

    I was just unboxing my Gamerstorm Castle 240 RGB V2 that I bought 2 days ago as I am building second ever PC. There are clearly visible bendy fins on the radiator. Please see: https://i.postimg.cc/yNBxQ3R4/IMG-20210623-233721.jpg This is a cheaper aio. Replacing it will be a huge hassle for...
  11. Iver Hicarte

    [SOLVED] Is it time to replace my AIO Cooler?

    Greetings, I currently have the Corsair H115i 280mm AIO liquid cooler which I have been using for 4 years. Now I did my research and based from the numerous forums I have read and studied about when to replace AIO coolers, they said to replace it if it has been used for 4-5 years. Now I don't...
  12. taimoorbaig382

    [SOLVED] What Liquid Should I use in my Custom Liquid CPU Cooler?

    Hello Everyone :) It's my first time using a liquid cooler, I have managed to get my hands on a 120mm Radiator, a CPU block, a pump and a couple of pipes. The paste I'm using is Arctic MX4. i7 4790k is the processor and Asus Maximus VI is my motherboard. It's my new gaming build and I'm...
  13. C

    [SOLVED] Passively Cooling RAM and VRMs on a modern graphics card?

    I'm finally in a position where I can build a desktop, and was lucky enough to snag a 3070. I want to liquid cool my build primarily for aesthetic/fun project reasons with a secondary focus on performance and noise reduction. Therefore I'm going to build a primarily Barrow and alphacool loop...
  14. Spencer993

    [SOLVED] Cooler Master ML240L High Temps

    Hi, Today I installed the Cooler Master ML240L V2 for my Ryzen 5 3600, and I'm seeing some pretty high temperatures, I would have expected lower from a brand new AIO. Idle temps are from 38-47C, and load temps are up to 79C running Prime95. Do these temperatures seem appropriate for this...
  15. Z

    [SOLVED] Looking into build a custom liquid cooled loop for GPU and CPU

    To begin with, I sort of just want to do this for the aesthetic side of things, as stupid as that sounds. I'm thinking of rebuilding my PC to do this and so far the parts I've liked so far are: CPU: Ryzen 7 2700x Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING ATM AM4 Memory: Corsair vengeance RGB...
  16. T

    [SOLVED] Building a new PC

    Hey, i was looking at building a new pc and just wondering if these parts are good together or is their another option cheaper/better? https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P7mHXv
  17. O

    [SOLVED] How much space does a radiator need?

    EDIT: Sorry this was supposed to be in 'Cooling' but I clicked the wrong thing. I'm currently designing a liquid-cooled Ncase M1 and I'm wondering how much space a radiator needs on either side. basically, if my setup is Fans, radiator, GPU, how much space would I need in between the radiator...
  18. A

    [SOLVED] Liquid cooling large air bubbles

    I have recently installed a new water pump because my old one burned out but I am facing issues with large air bubbles in the system and can't seem to get them out. I have tried tilting the case around and I have let the pump run for 3 days, no luck. if anyone has any ideas on how to remove the...
  19. V

    [SOLVED] Will this cooler make a difference?

    Hi, my current build is this I7-4790K Asus h81m-plus motherboard 16gb ram Gtx 1060 6GB I just got my i7 the other day and it's in fine condition, My I7-4790K is hitting 90 degree temperatures when idle, I have ordered the corsiar Hydro h60 liquid cooler, do you guys think this will lower...
  20. S

    Question CPU liquid cooling

    Hello, In the past year I’m not sure if my cooling for my cpu has been working at all. I restricted the max temp in my BIOS to 62 degrees Celsius and it doesn’t get any hotter than that. Problem is that my cpu is only using about 60-75% of its power because of the restriction I had to put on...
  21. Dylan1999

    Question How can you tell if a liquid cooler will fit in your pc?

    Hey guys, pretty much what the title says. Ive got a corsair mid tower case, not sure on the specifics. But Im looking into upgrading a bunch of stuff including getting a new cpu liquid cooler, the corsair h100i pro. Now, its been a while since ive been so consistently into PCs so sorry if...
  22. B

    Question overheating with low temperatures?

    I have a strange situation with my build. Worklog is here: http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?288598-Red-Dragon-SFF-build My computer runs fine for about 10 minutes and shows low temperatures. Like 120 degrees F for the CPU. Then, without warning, the entire system powers...
  23. Z

    Question Which liquid cooling brand

    I’m going to build a pc with the Cougar Conquer case, I want to cool my cpu and rams. This is the first pc I’m going to build and I not sure which brand to choose from. Should I buy pieces from different websites or use website like ekwb and let them custom loop it for me? where should I buy the...
  24. ReanuGeeves

    [SOLVED] RTX 2080 TI not displaying video, please help!

    Hello! I really hope someone can help me, I’ve spent the entire weekend testing out options to why my monitor won’t display my pc. My issue started with having Windows 10 not loading my programs, if I would click on google chrome or photoshop, for example, it would automatically shut down my...
  25. S

    [SOLVED] Help or Suggestions for Overclocking my R7 2700X via Ryzen Master

    Okay, quick run down. I own a Ryzen 7 2700X. I used to keep it under water with a LEPA Aquachanger 240. At that point in time I think I remember being able to pull off an all core OC of 4300MHz. Since then, my Aquachanger's pump has died, and I've been running the CPU at stock speed under the...
  26. T

    Question CPU Cooling with Peltiers in a Liquid Cooling Loop?

    I'm planning to do a liquid cooled loop with the coolant going from the CPU block to a 120 mm radiator, to some Peltiers to chill the liquid below ambient temps. I'm doing it for a school project and I dont have much funding. Tbh I have no idea what i'm doing and could really use some advice...
  27. C

    Question Pump started making weird noise

    So I have an EK pump that started making a rather loud annoying noise. I had just finished bending the tubes to add my GPU to my loop, filled it back up, and this is what it was doing. The only think I can think of is I put primochill prep in again since the GPU never had the prep but the rest...
  28. C

    Question Tubing Not Perfect

    Sorry in advance for not having a picture, I didn't think about it before I left for work. I just added my GPU to my custom loop and had limited tubing to make my bends, one of which needed to have 4 separate bends since I didn't have any extra 90s. The tubes are not straight, they definitely...
  29. N

    Question is this custom cooler good enough for 1080ti?

    Hi, I'm very much new and interested in watercooling and I need guidance. I found this somewhere in the internet...
  30. mranimo

    [SOLVED] I want to upgrade my PC case because overheating...

    I have an aerocool cruisestar advance pc case with an fx-8300 with a TX3 evo cooler and an asus r9 290 directcu II oc. So the problem is that I have around 70°c on the CPU with stress test, and my videocard is at 50-55°c in idle, 60-63°c when I watch online videos or streams and running older...
  31. B

    Question Best liquid cooler for this setup

    I have a Deepcool Tessaract case, Asrock AB350 Gaming motherboard, AMD Ryzen 1500X CPU, and MSI GTX 1050 Ti 4G OC GPU. What is the best water cooler to use for both my CPU and GPU?
  32. throwawayaccnt

    Question Good cooler for i7-8700k @ 4.7GHz ?

    Hey all, I'm looking for a cooler that will adequately cool my i7-8700k OC'd to 4.7GHz and wanted some recommendations Cooling is most important but lower dBA is also important, wanted to get the communities input. Max budget is $150 but if its good enough willing to spend more. Current specs...
  33. E

    Question I need help with my water cooler it wont light up

    My coolermaster ml240l rgb water cooler wont light up. In the instructions it showed stuff but the stuff wasn't on my motherboard. If you know anything about this please help me. Text me at [don' t post your phone# on the forum] for a photo of what it looks like on the motherboard
  34. P

    [SOLVED] Is it possible to get decent aeroflow with minimal dust in the Aerocool Cylon

    Hello I am a casual gamer on a budget and I want to get my temps down in my pc. My case is the Aerocool Cylon. The case has a back exhaust fan, a space for a fan at the top with a filter, a bottom filtered space for the psu, and 3 spaces for fans at the front, those spaces can also be populated...
  35. byler47

    [SOLVED] What is the best liquid CPU cooler around 100-140$?

    Pretty much just what the title says. I'm looking for a 280 mm specifically. What are your recommendations?
  36. IlMetapodlI

    [SOLVED] CPU overheating to 90°C w/ new liquid cooler

    I just bought a brand new dual fan liquid cooler, because my cpu was overheating to 90°c and would crash my pc. I installed the new liquid cooler, and there was no change in the CPU temperature after. PLEASE HELP