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Hopper64 · ‎06-30-2019

My CPU cooler works well. It’s the EK Phoenix 360. My question is whether I can improve thermals with a custom loop. I’m thinking of EK products with a combo pump and res which is certainly more powerful than the pump in the AIO. My concern is that I don’t think there would be that much difference in cooling performance. Thoughts? Thanks.

MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro

Counteragent · ‎07-01-2019

Hi,

EK Phoenix 360, is a decent size RAD.... Are you running this in a PUSH / PULL fan configuration?

Going custom loop will in my experience always give a better result. Just how much is the question and do you need it?

Remember Custom loops can become expensive with pumps, pump tops, RADs and fittings.

Whats your CPU and your IDLE / Under full load temps?

MB: ASUS Rampage V Extreme
CPU: Intel Core i7 5960X Extreme Edition
RAM: Dominator® Platinum Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 2800MHz
PSU: Corsair AX1200i Digital ATX Modular
GFX: 3 x EVGA GTX Titan Black Superclocked 6GB
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HDD: 2 x WD4003FZEX WD Black 4TB Raid 0
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MON: Dell Ultra Sharp 32 Ultra HD Monitor - UP3214Q
CASE: Silverstone Temjin TJ11 Black with Window Case
OS: Win7 x64bit

Hopper64 · ‎07-01-2019

Yes, it’s push pull. Idles about 29-32C and mid 70s with a full load. Hits close to 80C with handbrake but only for a few seconds.*

Do I need it? No way. Works great as is. Just wanted to build something, a new challenge but with the expense that you mention I’m a bit reluctant since it’s likely there will be little improvement.

Thanks for your input.*

MZ790A Bios 2002, GSkill F5-8000J3848H16GX2-TZRK, 13900KS, EKWB D5 TBE 300, Seasonic Prime TX-1600 ATX 3.0, Asus Strix 4090 w/ Optimus block, Phanteks Enthoo Elite, Asus Claymore 2, Asus Gladius 3, Asus XG349C, Samsung 990, Windows 11 Pro

AIO vs custom loop