[SOLVED] Replace pump or cheap 240mm AIO for LLA 1700

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Have been using a corsair H100 for about 8 years and really like it. But cant find any brackets in stock to retrofit it to the LLA 1700 sockett (and the pump is 8 years old)
Would I be able to just replace the pump on the h100?
Or could get a new cheap cooler like ID-Cooling FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler AIO Cooler
https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?i...os.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&psc=1
I am in the processes of getting all the parts for an upgrade. My case will only fit up to 240mm, don't plan on overclocking (at least for a few years) Unfortunately money is a big issue need to stay as cheap as possible
 
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Looks like the case has the capability for two front intake fans.
That should be able to provide sufficient airflow.
I do not see how much height is available for a good tower type air cooler.
For a full width case that should be at least 160mm.
The 12400f is not a particularly hot processor.
It actually comes with a stock cooler that will do the job up to a point.
But, really, tower types work better than the downdraft type you linked.
That is because the cpu air is directed out the back of the case more directly.

Noctua maintains a chart of coolers suitable for differing processors.
Here is the one for the 12400:
https://ncc.noctua.at/cpus/model/Intel-Core-i5-12400F-1586

Probably the best deal on coolers around would be the...
List the parts of your new build.
In particular, the cpu, motherboard, gpu and case.
You might be able to fit the H100 pump on a lga1700 motherboard.
But, I would not. After 8 years, your aio has lasted better than most.
Either the pump will fail, collect debris,
or air will intrude.

Likely decent air cooler will be a better replacement.
 
No easy way (except for DIY) to replace the pump/water block. In doing so, you will end up with a pieced together, expensive, leak prone mess.
Its also worth noting, that your H100 is probably going to fail soon anyway due to galvanic corrosion from the copper block and aluminum radiator. Its a common issue with cheap AIOs.

As for your upgrade, I would suggest a modestly priced air cooler instead. You said you arent looking to overclock and money is a concern, which makes big air coolers the perfect alternative.
 

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No easy way (except for DIY) to replace the pump/water block. In doing so, you will end up with a pieced together, expensive, leak prone mess.
Its also worth noting, that your H100 is probably going to fail soon anyway due to galvanic corrosion from the copper block and aluminum radiator. Its a common issue with cheap AIOs.

As for your upgrade, I would suggest a modestly priced air cooler instead. You said you arent looking to overclock and money is a concern, which makes big air coolers the perfect alternative.
I am very biased towards liquid cooling because remember how much case temps dropped and never seemed to have to battle heat after I switched . But that was when I still overclocked
Something like a vertical air cooler may work good because I can mount a 300mm or 4 x 120mm on the side panel. something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-...S44NSIsInFzcCI6IjUuMjgifQ==&s=pc&sr=1-45&th=1
 

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List the parts of your new build.
In particular, the cpu, motherboard, gpu and case.
You might be able to fit the H100 pump on a lga1700 motherboard.
But, I would not. After 8 years, your aio has lasted better than most.
Either the pump will fail, collect debris,
or air will intrude.

Likely decent air cooler will be a better replacement.

Case Ultra Rogue M925 Full Tower Gaming Case
GPU EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 FTW2
CPU will probably be i5 12400f with an ATX MB with 660 chipset + DDR4 memory
 
Looks like the case has the capability for two front intake fans.
That should be able to provide sufficient airflow.
I do not see how much height is available for a good tower type air cooler.
For a full width case that should be at least 160mm.
The 12400f is not a particularly hot processor.
It actually comes with a stock cooler that will do the job up to a point.
But, really, tower types work better than the downdraft type you linked.
That is because the cpu air is directed out the back of the case more directly.

Noctua maintains a chart of coolers suitable for differing processors.
Here is the one for the 12400:
https://ncc.noctua.at/cpus/model/Intel-Core-i5-12400F-1586

Probably the best deal on coolers around would be the TR perless asssasin:
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermalright-peerless-assassin-120-se
 
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