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    Looking for ideas to cool a new I7-6700K build

    Hi all-- Thanks to everyone for all of the great information you have shared with me on this build thus far. I kicked the different options around for the last few days, and decided on the NZXT Kraken X62. I picked it up today and look to get the build started soon. The last item I am still...
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    Looking for ideas to cool a new I7-6700K build

    Was looking around to try and find a Predator 240 and could not find one anywhere. Ended up going to the EKWB site and then to their forums, and it turns out the Predator line of AIO products, both the 240 and 360 have been discontinued sometime ago due to continued leak issues and other...
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    Looking for ideas to cool a new I7-6700K build

    Have you tried the Kraken X62 yet? The limited reviews seem favorable as far as the cooling performance goes, but the monitoring software gets bashed pretty hard and often. It's also more expensive than similar spec'd units, which is ok if the performance and quality/reliability of the unit is...
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    Looking for ideas to cool a new I7-6700K build

    BonzaiDuck-- Thanks for all the great info, much appreciated. I did a quick look for both the Macho and the Predator, and could not find either of them to purchase. What do you think about the Noctua NH-D15S in relation to the Macho? Would you expect similar results from them? Again, the main...
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    Looking for ideas to cool a new I7-6700K build

    I picked the 6700K up at Microcenter a few months ago for less that $250. If I didn't already have it, yes, the 7700K would be the one.
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    Looking for ideas to cool a new I7-6700K build

    BonzaiDuck--Your setup sounds cool, but isn't the fact that you got the relidded/binned cpu the key to your using the Macho? Without that ~12C "savings", I assume the Macho would not still be your primary cooling choice? I'm not sure about sending my new cpu out for relidding treatment, so...
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    Looking for ideas to cool a new I7-6700K build

    Are the target overclocks that I mentioned within the abilities of the air coolers you suggested? Any specific models to go with the company names you listed? I see in your sig that your system is very similar to what I'm putting together. Is your 6700K overclocked, and if so, what speeds are...
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    Looking for ideas to cool a new I7-6700K build

    Mainly because of the size and weight of the air coolers. Also, the Phanteks case has a lot of options for watercooling and was a factor in my choosing it. Is there a specific air cooler that you had in mind to suggest?
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    Need ideas for I7-6700K overclock

    I am putting a new system together based on the 6700K with an Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha mobo in a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv case. I am looking to get a 4.2-4.5 overclock out of it with reasonable temps. I would like to go with an AIO watercooling setup that is well-engineered and isn't too loud...
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    Looking for ideas to cool a new I7-6700K build

    I am putting a new system together based on the 6700K with an Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha mobo in a Phanteks Enthoo Evolv case. I am looking to get a 4.2-4.5 overclock out of it with reasonable temps. I would like to go with an AIO watercooling setup that is well-engineered and isn't too loud...
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    Question about my first foray into watercooling

    I set up an RMA with Swiftech. After I removed the H220, I decided to try and install the stock Intel heatsink/fan. When I did, the Cpu Fan Error message went away and the idle temps were 30-33c, which is where they should be, not the 60-65c that I was getting with the H220 installed. It looks...
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    Question about my first foray into watercooling

    Yes, it's the H220 which comes prefilled. When it's plugged in there is no sound or vibrations from the pump or lines.
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    Question about my first foray into watercooling

    Yes, I plugged other fans into the header and it works, so I know it isn't the motherboard. The adapter is a sata power connector with a 4pin pwm fan header at the other end? If I hooked that up and it worked, could I leave that as the permanent connection, or is it just for testing purposes?
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    Question about my first foray into watercooling

    There are no other connections with the H220. It is just a single wire coming out of the cpu block/pump that has a 4pin PWM fan header that is supposed to be plugged into the the cpu_fan header on the motherboard. Why do you doubt the pump being dead? What do you mean about that i wouldn't have...
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    Question about my first foray into watercooling

    aigomorla-- As per the Swiftech instructions, I plugged the 4pin pwm fan molex that comes out of the cpu block/pump into the cpu_fan header on the Asus P8Z77-V Pro. I have also tried in the other fan headers on the motherboard to no avail. Isn't this the standard setup for the AIO's as far as...