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If you don’t care about RGB on the pump and wish for a slightly better performance, the Arctic Freezer II 280 is at 150 $ free shipping and no PST in Quebec.
arctic liquid freezer ii 280 is cheaper and better performance, but the radiator is really thick and can cause some clearance issues in some cases. Idk about yours, but you'd need ~68mm of space for it
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 - Multi Compatible All-in-One CPU AIO Water Cooler, Compatible with Intel & AMD, Efficient PWM Controlled Pump, Fan Speed: 200-1700 RPM, LGA1700 compatible - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_QSPGB789EQQHXAQEJV4B
This one?
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 - Multi Compatible All-in-One CPU AIO Water Cooler, Compatible with Intel & AMD, Efficient PWM Controlled Pump, Fan Speed: Here’s a 280 Carbonite. I wouldn’t recommend buying a nzxt aio. I had tons of problems with them in the past.
200-1700 RPM (Controlled via PWM) - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_A20Q558P65RE7V0VX0VP
Take a look at Arctic Liquid Freezer II’s. Priced lower than most yet perform better than most. They get great reviews.
If you can fit it, go for a 280mm AIO. Basically as good or better than most 360's and often cheaper. The Arctic Liquid Freezer 280 is probably the best bang for your buck AIO option out there and basically the same price as the D15. There are plenty of reviews on it for comparisons. It also has a built-in VRM fan that probably doesn't do much but it's something ;)
This or the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280mm deal from a couple days ago? Was $89 after coupon.
What case do you have? This cpu cooler is on sale right now with 15% off, really good for the price.
Honestly it’s a personal preference. If you want a AIO I would go with the Arctic Freezer II 240, 280, or 360. Depends on which size your case can fit. ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 - Multi Compatible All-in-One CPU AIO Water Cooler, Compatible with Intel & AMD, Efficient PWM Controlled Pump, Fan Speed: 200-1700 RPM (Controlled via PWM) - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_V7XMJTVS8THN3R1SQG99?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Yeah, i was gonna say i’ve never seen 4.9 but i haven’t hit 4.8 myself likely just too low voltage. I think I may just hold out because although the 11600K would be a slight improvement, it it’s mostly temps and UHD graphics from what i’ve heard, so I might get a ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 bc that’s a universal improvement no matter what cpu i’m on, but i’ve never used an AIO so i worth a little bit about the pumps lifespan and what brand is doing be most consistent long term.
Air cooling suggestions for a 5600x?
I originally planned on picking up an Arctic Liquid Freezer 280mm AIO, but have been told that air cooling might be the better option if I'm looking for longevity because of the issues AIOs can run into.
Anyone have any suggestions for air cooling for a 5600x instead? I'm looking to keep the budget within reason - around $100 or so for cooler should be enough. Any suggestions appreciated, ty!
I don't even understand what's going on in the comments here. The bottom line is you buy an air cooler for cost and simplicity. You buy an aio for performance and noise. Period.
I don't know where you guys are getting your information, but it's wrong and you need to stop asserting it like it's fact. The Arctic Liquid Freezer II is $115 and it objectively stomps any air cooler into the pavement. All other points aside... if you're strictly talking performance and noise, no air cooler can touch a modern AIO.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7
If you haven't bought it yet, you can get a higher quality Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280 unit for $110 right now. It's not fancy with the ARGB, but it's much higher quality from a better company with better quality control.
its def not cheaper. you can get an nh-d15 for like 70 bucks if you shop around.
freezer 280 went for like 109 on release ~~but its like 130 these days because of supply and demand~~ Actually in stock on amazon for retail price.
source: i own both and use the 280 now.
Heres one, dunno how good it is I just went through amazon
The 360mm AIO will cool better, assuming you have a good intake mounting position for it.
Personally, I would go for the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280. It is one of the best performance per dollar AIO's, and 280mm mounting is more common than 360mm.
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7
If you don’t mind no rgb this is a cheaper option.
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_R9GA2JSV1N8CEA2ERP7S?psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7
Freezer 240 as well for smaller cases
RIP... i want the 360 version but it isnt available in my australian amazon but is available in the us lmao... quite weird as it ships from the us doe
Here is my current plan, if someone can comment please with more knowledge. I'll try explain best I can.
Plan: https://i.ibb.co/GtwvzPr/air-flow.png
So plan is first to remove EVERYTHING in yellow since I don't need that. Then I would install below AIO in green box area. So this one would have intake from 1st and 2nd place marked with arrows. More from 1st and less from 2nd.
Then I would cut whole and install 3 additional 3000RPM noctua fans on 4th, 5th and 6th place of arrows for better air.
There is already 80mm fan on 3rd place of arrow which I would only upgrade with better one from Noctua.
On 7th place arrow would be main exit of hot air and also there would be strongest 3000RPM noctua fan.
On 8th arrow I would drill wholes at whole top area and remove plastic from behind (10x2cm) just for taking out hot air, also maybe I would add there thin noctua fan to help it out.
What do you think about this? I think this is doable?
AIO https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WP6M7P7?tag=2813054-21&geniuslink=true
Here is my current plan, if someone can comment please with more knowledge. I'll try explain best I can.
Plan: https://i.ibb.co/GtwvzPr/air-flow.png
So plan is first to remove EVERYTHING in yellow since I don't need that. Then I would install below AIO in green box area. So this one would have intake from 1st and 2nd place marked with arrows. More from 1st and less from 2nd.
Then I would cut whole and install 3 additional 3000RPM noctua fans on 4th, 5th and 6th place of arrows for better air.
There is already 80mm fan on 3rd place of arrow which I would only upgrade with better one from Noctua.
On 7th place arrow would be main exit of hot air and also there would be strongest 3000RPM noctua fan.
On 8th arrow I would drill wholes at whole top area and remove plastic from behind (10x2cm) just for taking out hot air, also maybe I would add there thin noctua fan to help it out.
What do you think about this? I think this is doable?
AIO https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WP6M7P7?tag=2813054-21&geniuslink=true
Here is my current plan, if someone can comment please with more knowledge. I'll try explain best I can.
Plan: https://i.ibb.co/GtwvzPr/air-flow.png
So plan is first to remove EVERYTHING in yellow since I don't need that. Then I would install below AIO in green box area. So this one would have intake from 1st and 2nd place marked with arrows. More from 1st and less from 2nd.
Then I would cut whole and install 3 additional 3000RPM noctua fans on 4th, 5th and 6th place of arrows for better air.
There is already 80mm fan on 3rd place of arrow which I would only upgrade with better one from Noctua.
On 7th place arrow would be main exit of hot air and also there would be strongest 3000RPM noctua fan.
On 8th arrow I would drill wholes at whole top area and remove plastic from behind (10x2cm) just for taking out hot air, also maybe I would add there thin noctua fan to help it out.
What do you think about this? I think this is doable?
AIO https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WP6M7P7?tag=2813054-21&geniuslink=true
Do you see my flair? I don't have a 3090 lol.
https://www.amazon.ca/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7/ref=sr_1_1
There's where I found it. Look at the review images
oh, and if you're dead set on a darned AIO like most people are:
(280mm, for top mount exhaust)
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7/
(320mm, for front mount intake)
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WNJCVNW/
Sorry - AIO means "All-in-one" and it's a water cooler. This is the one I got.
Modern processors will run hot, and if it gets TOO hot, it will slow itself down to cool off (called thermal throttling). So while it's safe to use the cooler that comes with the CPU, you may not be getting the most out of your processor with it since it might go slower when it's working hard (exactly the time you don't want it to). I don't know if all 5600X's run hot like that, I just know mine did. You can buy an aftermarket cooler, which will keep the processor cooler and running at top speed.
Since you mentioned you being up on the acronym's, I'll also elaborate on RDP. RDP is "Remote Desktop" - you can open a window and control your minecraft server as if you were sitting at it. It comes with windows, so it's free, and it's safe to use on a LAN. You can remove a video card after Windows is installed and just use RDP, instead. Here's how to set it up. I'd send you a youtube video, but since TY got rid of dislikes, it's a wasteland of crappy tutorials.
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Liquid Freezer 2 280mm is the easy choice @ $100.
Also available "Used - Like New" for $85 on Amazon from a third party (with good ratings):
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7
Arctic Freezer 280 also has the 15% coupon
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If you don’t want RGB, the 280mm coupon is back bringing it down to $88 pre tax. You could order this one and return the order because lol Amazon https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7/
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Sorry for late reply, heres specs:
i7-7700k NOT overclocked ASUS Prime Z270-A
the motehrboard has a AIO header that the AIO unit is plugged into, I can see it in BIOS and control it, I've set the pump to 100% and the fans to 100%.
the AIO is this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1
At first when I set it up the block wasn't quite touching the chip as I think one of the standoffs wasn't screwed in all the way leaving it askew. I took it apart, cleaned the thermal paste and re-seated everything, my temps at idle are 92F / 33C. Under load using prime95 and at 100% cpu I see around 150F / 65C.
Previous setup was heatsink/fan:
https://www.newegg.com/cooler-master-rr-212x-20pm-r1/p/N82E16835103205?Item=N82E16835103205
I think it might be the case actually, the case itself is kind of small which is why I went with the 2-fan 280 AIO (a longer rad wouldn't fit the case). The rad is mounted to the front of the case, with the fans on the inside of the case blowing OUT over the rad, I'm getting the same affect with the front panel pulled out to allow more airflow thinking that was causing a problem. The only other fan on the case is now the rear facing fan which also blows out (and of course the PSU fan).
There is no intake fan to keep positive air pressure, but maybe im wrong in assuming with liquid cooling that wasn't needed as much?
the last time I did anything watercooling was over 20 years ago when I used an old car heatercore as the radiator and had built a custom loop on a Pentium 2, so this is sort of new territory for me.
appreciate all the help and responses, I do have a larger case I was thinking of moving everything into that provides more room for additional fans if needed...
Also watching various videos from LTT/Jayz2Cents and Gaming Nexus I setup the rad/cooling block so the in/output feed to the rad is at the BOTTOM of the radiator and the pump/block is about at the midpoint. If I unerstand correctly any air-bubble will reside at the top of the radiator andnot risk getting pushed through the system.
here is a crudely drawn mspaint setup of how it is all in there, i think its pretty straightforward.
Why won't you buy this? It'll perform better than AIOs you have choosen.
Id check out the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer unless you really want rgb.
I really recommend this with an ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280, its also cheap
Got an MSI MPG Pro Carbon mobo as a gift a while back. Now that I finally got my ryzen 9 5900x, I'm reading how my mobo gets way too hot, especially around the vrm. Can't decide whether to risk it or take the loss and buy a new one, but then I saw this cooler for my cpu that's supposed to keep the vrm cool as well.
Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7?tag=amazon-ptr-20&th=1
I don't know much about cpu coolers/liquid cooling, but seeing how I need one regardless for my cpu, would this fix my issues with my mobo getting hot? Or should I just look into getting a new mobo altogether?
Really appreciate the help.
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1 Alright, tbh, I'm considering buying this arctic cooler as it's got very good reviews... I've got a 10700k so I believe that will be hot, and I'd like to overclock so I'm just gonna spend the extra dough. It'll save me the cost of 2 fans anyways. I believe it would fit, but in reviews it seems to be "thick" so I'm not 100% sure.
It is a 280. Arctic Liquid Freezer II 280. https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Xrx.FbYZ657DQ it is the 120 mm version of this, I have heard good things but I havent seen anything a for the 120mm
Did you have one in mind? I’ve been looking into AIOs for a future build and I’ve seen a few that are recommended a lot like the Arctic Liquid Freezer
ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 - Multi Compatible All-in-One CPU AIO Water Cooler, Compatible with Intel & AMD, Efficient PWM Controlled Pump, Fan Speed: 200-1700 RPM (Controlled via PWM) - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_hSG-Fb4T3QS1Q
Or this EK rgb aio also
EK 360mm AIO D-RGB All-in-One Liquid CPU Cooler with EK-Vardar High-Performance PMW Fans, Water Cooling Computer Parts, 120mm Fan, Intel 115X/1200/2066, AMD AM4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0842YK4L5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_nTG-Fb9J934NT
LTT is good for some things, this is not one of them. It's not even LTT ranking them, but anyone on their public forums can sway the ranking. Companies included.
Stephen at GamersNexus is who you should turn to for ranking items like cooling. Their methodology is actually explained, makes sense, and is constant. They take real pride in their results - regardless of what company produces the product - and have had zero conflicts of interest that I have seen. LTT cannot say the same.
Link to cooler for those that want to skip the BS and just order one
Removed Aff link for GN, per rules. Find it in the video if you want to support them.
Ahhh "should." I miss the way things "should" be before this pandemic hit... :'(
https://www.amazon.ca/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7
This or the ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II (280mm)? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WP6M7P7
I would say that it would be about the same performance as a bunch of case fans. It would be easier to just mount 1 radiator and a couple fans than like 3-6 other fans along with the cpu cooler. You should def look into overclocking imo because all ryzen cpus can inherently oc. I myself am not very good but as long as you stick to the boundaries, you should be fine. (I have a 10900k oced to 5.2 ghz and all i did was change base clock in bios) I also also saw your previous reply to the other guy and I just wanted to remind you that you need to enable XMP in bios for 4000mhz ram. Also liquid cooling sounds scary because yknow, liquid near electronics but there’s a really really low chance of failure. Imo, they’re worth it.
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7?tag=gamersnexus01-20
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WNJCVNW?tag=gamersnexus01-20
These aios are best for ryzen (according to GN)
GL on you build!
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7
Sold by Arctic and not Amazon officially right now, but they are available and shipping now.
I’m not sure how a cooler even works without RGB though.
Did find this on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7
What's your budget?
For a Ryzen 9 3900X in an H510 Elite, I would try to get a 280mm AIO if you can afford one. It will have much better heat dissipation over a 240mm radiator, and your case can support it.
Personally, I recommend the Arctic Liquid Freezer II lineup of liquid coolers. They're quiet, perform well, and are pretty cheap in comparison to a lot of the other liquid coolers.
Alternatively, if you're looking for RGB, I'd recommend the EK-AIO 240. It still performs fairly well, is price competitive, and has some nice-looking RGB fans included.
Looks like is shipping on October 16th.
question, is ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 compatible with NZXT cam software? anyone know? or what software does it use to control the pump/fan?
this one?
No problem, I'd personally recommend the Artic Cooler as it's been rated as the best AIO for Ryzen CPUs and 10th Gen Intel CPUs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP6M7P7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nCvsFbW6J59BE and it's cheaper than Corsair
Review: https://youtu.be/KPaSEGe6ML0
Before I forget wait a week or two for the new NVIDIA GPU RTX 3080 as it will be about 10-20% faster than the 2080 Ti for only 800$
Good luck on your build and stay safe.
Consider the $280 at $200
https://www.amazon.ca/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7
Not sure if newegg and amazon accepts "Doll Hairs" but this is one of the best AIOs out there and for a solid price (Make sure your case can fit a 280 rad first). https://www.newegg.com/arctic-cooling-liquid-freezer-ii-280-liquid-cooling-system/p/N82E16835186248?Description=arctic%20280&cm_re=arctic_280-_-35-186-248-_-Product&quicklink=true And 10$ cheaper on amazon https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3T0CWP1ZCPXLS&dchild=1&keywords=arctic+liquid+freezer+ii+280&qid=1602220887&sprefix=arctic+li%2Caps%2C407&sr=8-1
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Hi,
I too have that board and cpu.
Ok first the ram is easy.
if you turn xmp on it will adjust the fclk clock to match the ram. Any higher than 3600 you will need to manually change it. but not you your case, xmp and you are good.
To oc is fairly easy, and not really any different from other cpus and so on.
But first some house keeping
Check what AGESA you are running on your mobo, the newer ones have better ram support, so that could head off some issues later on and lets you do per ccx overclocking.
There is a wifi and a non- wifi elite, make sure you get the right bios they are different. Stick it on a usb and boot to bios and update from the stick.
OK,
So oc'ing. The only thing you need to consider with zen 2 over clock speed, voltage and llc. is that there are 2 core dies in the cpu, that can be clocked at different speeds. they are called CCDs.
Inside each die are 2 CCX's. I've found they clock about the same. So I just ended up doing per ccd.
I would recommend you try clocking them both separate, as you can get better clocks at the same voltage, if you just oc the whole chip, you will be locked to your worst cores ability to clock. I ended up with 4.4ghz ccd 1 and 4.35ghz ccd2 at 1.28v in bios and it droops to 1.23v under load, this was with high LLC.
DONT use these settings and expect them to work, they might not, each chip is different. But that is a safe voltage to start with. BTW please tell me you are not using the stock cooler? if you are, save this post, leave the chip stock, order a 280 AIO on amazon then pick this up when you are running that, the stock cooler doesn't run well with 12 OC'd cores. This came out recently and is really good, no bling but cheap and beats almost everything.
Amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7
Review by GN where they put their autism level thermal testing to work and it seems to be a solid buy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPaSEGe6ML0
AMD have something called preferred cores, these are the ones that boos the best, and are both on the same CCX, this is the ccx/ccd that almost always clocks higher than the other and is better silicon quality. If you download hwinfo64 it will tell you which order the cores are rated, this is how you work out your better ccd without lots of trial and error, each cpu is different so you have to check yours.
My 3900x if you look at the svi2 tfn voltage on the right that is where you measure the voltage under load. on the left you can see the perf rating next to the cores.
The H7 is good for an entry cooler and you should be able to overclock a bit maybe up to 4.7Ghz all core with reasonable temps.
The Dark Rock Pro 4 has an ram clearance of 40mm but seems to be able to fit slightly larger modules with the fan moved up slightly.
I installed my NH-D15 in my already built tower and it really wasn't too bad vs the initial installation of my old hyper 212 evo which was horrible even outside of the case. The Noctua, Thermalright, Scythe and the be Quiet coolers should all be pretty simple to install even inside the case. The max cooler height your case allows for is 162mm. The Scythe Mugan 5 Rev B is 155mm, the Thermalright Macho Rev C is 158mm, the Dark Rock Pro 4 is 163mm but seems to barely fit the h400 https://i.imgur.com/3pB52oS.jpg even with 42mm Trident Z RGB RAM sticks.
I still feel like the ThermalRight is the best option since they were already comparing it to the Noctua NH-D15 with the Rev B model and the Rev C improved on memory clearance which was the only major downside.
I also just saw a new AIO that may be a good option for you that was just released a few days ago. The Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240 or 280mm. It perform exceptionally well for sub $100 ($76 for 240mm, $90 for 280mm) and seems to beat almost every other cooler out on the market.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/arctic-liquid-freezer-ii-280-all-in-one-cpu-cooler,6376-2.html
https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Liquid-Freezer-All-One/dp/B07WP6M7P7?
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