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Koray

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Koray

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Hi everybody, another newbie is on the deck :)

I bought recently Corsair H100i (v1.0.5) and my questions are;

 

* Is my setup looks okey? Fans, position of H100i, air flow, etc..

* Is my readings (Cpu temp, core temp, mobo temp, etc..) looks okey?

* Why there is big difference (for Cpu temp) between mobo readings and Link2 readings (Over 14 C, sometimes 20 C) Is something like that possible?

* I intend to overclock, 4.5 Ghz - 4.6 Ghz or maybe 5 Ghz, in this case which readings is the best for look at? For safety. Mobo cpu readings or Link2 H100i Temp or core temp readings which is same for both?

* Backside of the cpu is hot, i can feel it even touching outside the case, is there any solution for that?

* What is “H100i Temp1” value? Heat inside or under the pump? Or socket?

 

Thanks to everybody who read and intend to answer and sorry for my bad english :)

 

Here is my setup;

 

INSIDE THE CASE

 

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbh8h.jpg

 

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbh90.jpg

 

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbh96.jpg

 

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbh9n.jpg

 

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BIOS SETTINGS

 

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhb2.jpg

 

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhbn.jpg

 

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhc8.jpg

 

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhcl.jpg

 

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PRIME95 30 MIN. BLEND TEST - QUITE MODE

 

Start

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhd9.jpg

 

After 20 Sec.

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhf0.jpg

 

After 1 Min.

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhfy.jpg

 

After 2 Min.

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhgb.jpg

 

After 8 Min.

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhgs.jpg

 

After 12 Min.

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhhp.jpg

 

After 18 Min.

http://b1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhhw.jpg

 

After 22 Min.

http://c1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhjb.jpg

 

After 30 Min. End of test

http://c1303.hizliresim.com/17/q/lbhjr.jpg

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TempusFugit

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that fx-8350 reading looks wrong to me, in corsair link.

 

I know with some hardware monitors you can set an offset for a temp reading, and i've had different monitors give different results.

 

That 60C reading at full load on prime95 seems reasonable to me, but im just some random amateur who was had a H80 :)

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That 60C reading at full load on prime95 seems reasonable to me, but im just some random amateur who was had a H80 :)

Yes that 60c at full load is maybe reasonable but how about 34-35c at idle :)

 

It looks like if i push a little bit the cpu (4.3-4.5 for example) cpu temp will be rise 70+ quickly (full load).

 

How people can OC their systems with this conditions i cant understand.

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The data is correct. C Link SW displays Core temp average across all cores of your CPU while AI suite reads Tcase temp, which is a source different from Link. Its getting it from the CPU's heat spreader. In most cases, you would always want to get core temp values.

 

H100i Temp is the coolant's temp.

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In most cases, you would always want to get core temp values.

 

Thanks for reply RAM GUY, what i understand is;

i can overclock my system considering core temp readings. It is the most important reading..

 

Is my temps look okey for a 30 min stress test with Prime95?

I cant be sure my mount or thermal paste is fine.

Honestly i expect a little bit more performance for a H100i cooler.

Maybe i do / did something wrong.

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Koray yes, your temps look fine. You also have to remember that overclocking is never a guaranteed process. Meaning that every CPU will overclock differntly and results will vary from system to system because of variables such as ambient temp, fans used, case used and so on.

 

If you are wanting higher overclocks then it might be best to consider a custom loop. While the Hseries coolers do an excelent job of cooling and can handle a fairly high overclock , you just cant beat a custom loop.

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Koray yes, your temps look fine. You also have to remember that overclocking is never a guaranteed process. Meaning that every CPU will overclock differntly and results will vary from system to system because of variables such as ambient temp, fans used, case used and so on.

 

If you are wanting higher overclocks then it might be best to consider a custom loop. While the Hseries coolers do an excelent job of cooling and can handle a fairly high overclock , you just cant beat a custom loop.

 

Thanks peanutz94, i just needed a second opinion because i never used a water cooler before.

 

I think about a custom loop as you said. I try to learn :)

by the way, is a custom loop really worth the effort and price?

What can I expect?

5 celcius lower degrees, or 10 maybe? Or better? i dont have any idea

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Good afternoon from Greece,

 

Just installed my H100i on my system.

 

Intel Core i7-3930K

Gigabyte GA-X79-UD5

G.Skill Ares 32GB @ 1866MHz (10-11-10-30)

Gigabyte GTX460-768I

OCZ Vertex 2 SSD 60GB

Western Digital 640GB CaviarBlack SATA3

Coolermaster Silent Pro M600

Coolermaster CM 690 Pure Black Edition Case

 

I just wanted to know about temps and stuff about H100i.

My cpu is set to 3.8GHz, with core voltage from 0.876V to 1.260V max.

Idle temperatures with balanced mode on CL, are about 32-34 degrees celsius and load temperatures under intel burn test, are about 75 degrees (went up to 82 but for 4-6 seconds).

 

Am i ok?

What you think?

 

Also, i installed the unit using the asymmetrical stand offs. Right uh?

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@Koray..Yes they are worth it. I achieved a nearly 40% overclock with my system. Now not all of them will do the same but you ca get higher overclocks with better or the same temps with a custom loop.

 

But for mild to moderate overclocks you cant beat the Hseries coolers. They do what they were designed for.

 

What can I expect?

5 celcius lower degrees, or 10 maybe? Or better? i dont have any idea

There really is no way to give you an asnwer....just too many variables. Watercooling in general doesn't do much for idle temps but really shines under load. Even with watercooling you cant get much lower temps than what your ambient temps are.

 

@icsd08063

 

Yes, your temps are fine too!

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@Koray..Yes they are worth it. I achieved a nearly 40% overclock with my system. Now not all of them will do the same but you ca get higher overclocks with better or the same temps with a custom loop.

 

But for mild to moderate overclocks you cant beat the Hseries coolers. They do what they were designed for.

Then i must decide how much overclock did i need. Actually it looks like i dont need over 4 Ghz at all. If i start a custom loop the reason will be having fun i suppose :)

 

There really is no way to give you an asnwer....just too many variables.

Your'e right. I am searching for real life examples on the web similar to my config.

 

Watercooling in general doesn't do much for idle temps but really shines under load.

I noticed that when i am start using H100i. When i saw my startup temps, my first thought was "i was scammed!" :)

 

Even with watercooling you cant get much lower temps than what your ambient temps are.

Thats right also..

Main purpose of watercooling is not to drop temps but prevent them raising.

 

Thanks a lot :biggrin:

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Thank you both @peanutz94 and @Koray for your answers!

 

Well, i do not have any trouble so far with H100i. I noticed that my idle temperatures stays at around 33 degrees celsius, even when i set the fans to quiet mode or even when i set fans to 500 rpm or sth. for over an hour. I believe this is good..

It is my first watercooling solution, so i'm kind new to all this stuff.

My old Coolermaster V8 cooler, was able to handle pretty good my 3930K. I had idle temperatures of 37-42 degrees celsius.

 

Also, fw on my H100i is 1.0.4. As far as i can tell, i do not have any problem with either the pump or the fans. Should i update to 1.0.5 or not?

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No, if your unit is fine and you have no complaints they don't suggest updating the FW.

 

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! :P

 

Your temps look really good. I wouldn't complain at at all.

 

I noticed that my idle temperatures stays at around 33 degrees celsius, even when i set the fans to quiet mode or even when i set fans to 500 rpm or sth. for over an hour. I believe this is good..

This is correct. It doen't matter what profile you have selected your idle temps should remain the same. You'll see the difference in load temps.

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Well, i do not have any trouble so far with H100i. I noticed that my idle temperatures stays at around 33 degrees celsius, even when i set the fans to quiet mode or even when i set fans to 500 rpm or sth. for over an hour. I believe this is good..

 

That seems ok, how about under load? intel processors can handle heat better than amd for my opinion. They have higher max. limits compare to amd's

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No, if your unit is fine and you have no complaints they don't suggest updating the FW.

 

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! :P

 

Your temps look really good. I wouldn't complain at at all.

 

 

This is correct. It doen't matter what profile you have selected your idle temps should remain the same. You'll see the difference in load temps.

 

 

i agree,some updates were for a small percentage of users experiencing certain issues.

and just because its new software doesnt make it better for everyone.

 

 

Again, many thanks for your answers!!!

I'll do some tests in the next days and i'll post some pics of my pc.

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