what is 6950x temps on high frequencies 4.2 - 4.4Ghz?

[peaceduke]

I want to buy 6950x , and don't know whether or not I need to change watercooling
I have H100i wtercooling 240fan from corsair
how do you think on 4.4ghz do I need to change cooler ?

 

[RobCrezz]

Yeah right you are, meant CLC.

I would say its a little more dangerous due to how easily it can leak, but they are very good quality bits of kit, you just need to be careful with the tightness of the fittings.

 

[Mr Kagouris]

Afaik the fluid is non-conductive (at least for a few months) anyway so even if it leaks you can adjust the fittings or go through with an RMA without any issues. Fair trade-off for the quality you get imo.

 

[RobCrezz]

is it? A mate of mine managed to break a Z97 extreme 6 board from it leaking when he fitted :/ There was a recall on his one though, they had a problem with them leaking:

https://www.ekwb.com/news/important-notice-from-ekwb-ek-xlc-predator-240-and-360-r1-0-product-recall/

He said his new one leaked a little as well until he tightened everything.

Cant deny the performance of these though, but not as beginner friendly as normal CLCs in my opinion.