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CHRISTIAN_MACED · ‎07-21-2014

Hello all,

First off my basic Rig Info:

CM Storm Trooper case
Rampage IV Black Edition MOBO
4960x Ivy Chip
16G Ram dual channel(Kingston)
Corsair H100i cooler (which I think is broken)
Asus DCII GTX760 GPU
500G SSD & I TB HD
Corsair 1200 PSU

So I got my PC built for me 4 months and it worked flawless, until recently I noticed really high temps on Corsair link and in core temp.
It went from an idle 30-35c to a 45-50c idle. And at full load (No over-clock) 80c - 85c which I know is not normal.
I have re-applied thermal pasted and re-mounted twice, run everything on stock settings and still reach 90c. (This is playing Tomb Raider 2013 on normal settings)

This lead me to believe that the H100i has failed. All roads were leading to a broken pump. I don't care about RMA's or even trying to fix it. I just want a new cooler that does its freekin job and dosn't crap its pants if/when I overclock.

--->My question is what is the best cooler to date and will it fit in my case??

So far I have looked at CM Nepton 280l and Zalmans Resonator 3

Any suggestions or advice would be great!!

Thanks in advance!

Chris

Nate152 · ‎07-21-2014

Hello Christian Macedo, Welcome to the ROG forum.

Have a look at this:

http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2752&page=6

http://www.coolermaster.com/product/Detail_print/cooling/nepton/nepton-280l.html

Click the 2nd link your case is on the compatible list.

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abvolt · ‎07-21-2014

I agree the coolermaster is a really good unit also take a look at the new swiftech h220x very nice..

CHRISTIAN_MACED · ‎07-22-2014

Thanks for the speedy reply guys!

Nate152 - Guess I was on the right track then, I might just get the Nepton then.

abvolt - You think the H220x will Fit my Trooper case? I really like the look of it, but performance will be KEY. Sorry I am really crap when it comes to figures and dimensions as such. I have a closed case so it not like ill get to look at it much ;(

Nate152 · ‎07-22-2014

It looks like the H220x would fit in your case. Which ever one you go with post back some pics and results for us please.

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CHRISTIAN_MACED · ‎07-22-2014

I will do indeed Sir.

Thanks again!

HiVizMan · ‎07-22-2014

Swiftec H220X gets my vote.

To help us help you - please provide as much information about your system and the problem as possible.

randyenergy · ‎07-22-2014

Yeah, the Swiftech H220X looks great. Is it advisable to use the same unit for the cpu and graphic card?

XJP05 · ‎07-23-2014

Christian, if you decide on the Nepton 280L, wait a a bit if you can. CM has updated that model to include quieter fans and also pump / waterblock improvements, but I'm not sure of the release date.Should be soon. Link here.

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Razor2014 · ‎08-11-2014

XJP05 wrote:
Christian, if you decide on the Nepton 280L, wait a a bit if you can. CM has updated that model to include quieter fans and also pump / waterblock improvements, but I'm not sure of the release date.Should be soon. Link here.

I just talked to Coolermaster today and they new nothing about any new updates. I ordered one yesterday online and I'm worried I won't be getting the newer model. Unfortunately it had already shipped. Has anyone heard anything?

Case: CM Styker Mobo: Asus R4BE CPU: i7-4960x, Noctua DH-14 Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws Z 2133 16GB CL 9 GPU: NVidia GTX 1080ti 11GB
SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256 & 512GB HDD: WD Black 3TB, 500GB & Seagate GoFlex 3TB PSU: Corsair AX1000 KB: Corsair K95 RGB Platinum
Monitor: Alienware AW3418DW Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Elite, MM800 Polaris RGB OS: WIN10 64

Need advice on a new cpu cooler!