Cooling for i7 2600k

elapid · Aug 11, 2011, 10:15 AM

Im looking at relacing my stock fan for my i7 2600k with an after market one. My system is as follows; asus p8z68 v pro motherboard, i7 2600k, 2x 4 gig gskill 2133 ripjaws, asus 1gig gx560, with An antec darkfleet dF85 case. Any recomendations?
Thanks

arnoo1 · Aug 11, 2011, 10:20 AM

For best cooling go for noctua nh-d14 it's quit as hell also, i hear also every body talk about the cooler master hyper 212 something, if i was you just check aftermarket cooler reviews

MRCL · Aug 11, 2011, 10:36 AM

Prolimatech Megahalems and its variations works well for (stock speed) i7. My CPU doesn't exceed 55 c° on full load with ambient room temperature around 27 c°.

There are other great alternatives that I won't go into detail due to missing experience.

random · Aug 11, 2011, 10:44 AM

Coolermaster Hyper 212 is a more than adequate cooling for 4.5ghz but probably be pushing it for 4.8ghz, either way if your budget is tight its definitely one to look at otherwise the D14 is very good for extreme overclocking on air.

arnoo1 · Aug 11, 2011, 10:47 AM

Ow btw my 2600k with my thermalright 120 extreme rev.c with noctua's push/pull does 58c @4.3ghz 1.28v 24c ambient or maybe hotter xd but it is cool and quiet

entropy13 · Aug 11, 2011, 11:47 AM

Thermalright HR-02 Macho is the bang-for-buck cooler, so long as it fits your case.

Anusha · Aug 11, 2011, 11:47 AM

my recommendation is TR Archon, if it fits. It is dead silent (if it is not, everything else isn't either) and gives exceptional cooling performance. (not as much as a NH-D14, but that is kinda crazy ass big!)

rfowler30 · Aug 11, 2011, 11:52 AM

get the crosair h100 self containted liquid cooling system. my overclocked core i7 2600k never gets over 58 degrees on load(while playing bc2). most games play at 54c. cpu idles around 31c, never been more pleased with a liquid cooling system.

Anusha · Aug 11, 2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfowler30

get the crosair h100 self containted liquid cooling system. my overclocked core i7 2600k never gets over 58 degrees on load(while playing bc2). most games play at 54c. cpu idles around 31c, never been more pleased with a liquid cooling system.

issue would be, they are louder than the high performance air coolers.

rfowler30 · Aug 11, 2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anusha

issue would be, they are louder than the high performance air coolers.

can't argue with that, it is a loud system

entropy13 · Aug 11, 2011, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anusha

my recommendation is TR Archon, if it fits. It is dead silent (if it is not, everything else isn't either) and gives exceptional cooling performance. (not as much as a NH-D14, but that is kinda crazy ass big!)

The Macho is just 0.4C behind the Archon in load temps, yet is WAY cheaper. As in, less than half the Archon's price cheaper.

va4leo · Aug 11, 2011, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfowler30

get the crosair h100 self containted liquid cooling system. my overclocked core i7 2600k never gets over 58 degrees on load(while playing bc2). most games play at 54c. cpu idles around 31c, never been more pleased with a liquid cooling system.

+1

i7 920 at 4.209GHz 100% load temps are 80°C at peak in this hot summer weather.

The 2600k should run a lot cooler.

heky · Aug 11, 2011, 12:11 PM

I am using the NH-D14 on my 2600K. Overclocked to 4.7ghz @ 1.4v full load it gets to 75°C on the hottest core, ambient 23°C, and i have a hot chip.

newbsandwich · Aug 11, 2011, 12:38 PM

Does anybody know of a preferred mounting direction for HSF on the Sandy bridges i2500k/2600k?? I have my Frio mounted horizontally, blowing air out towards the back exhaust fan.

My temps seem kinda high (hottest core 62c @stock clocks and auto 1.232v), and didn't know if its worth trying to rotate the setup to blow up and out the top vents.

cadaveca · Aug 11, 2011, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbsandwich

My temps seem kinda high (hottest core 62c @stock clocks and auto 1.232v),

Normal cooling would see 90c or so, so your temps aren't really high.

Scheich · Aug 11, 2011, 05:32 PM

Whats the max temp for it ?

sy5tem · Aug 13, 2011, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scheich

Whats the max temp for it ?

intel say 98C ..

but the cpu goes up to 70C almost instantly on WC loop.. "30 ambiant" compared to q9400 that climbed slowly to his 55C.. and stayed there

sy5tem · Aug 13, 2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newbsandwich

Does anybody know of a preferred mounting direction for HSF on the Sandy bridges i2500k/2600k?? I have my Frio mounted horizontally, blowing air out towards the back exhaust fan.

My temps seem kinda high (hottest core 62c @stock clocks and auto 1.232v), and didn't know if its worth trying to rotate the setup to blow up and out the top vents.

you can try having all casing fan pushing air inside casing . to have a positive pressure this could help get 59ish on the cpu lol

Aug 11, 2011, 10:15 AM	#1
elapid Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 6 (0.01/day) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cooling for i7 2600k Im looking at relacing my stock fan for my i7 2600k with an after market one. My system is as follows; asus p8z68 v pro motherboard, i7 2600k, 2x 4 gig gskill 2133 ripjaws, asus 1gig gx560, with An antec darkfleet dF85 case. Any recomendations? Thanks

Aug 11, 2011, 10:20 AM	#2
arnoo1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 708 (0.54/day) Thanks: 98 Thanked 116 Times in 99 Posts System Specs	For best cooling go for noctua nh-d14 it's quit as hell also, i hear also every body talk about the cooler master hyper 212 something, if i was you just check aftermarket cooler reviews __________________ intel + nvidia the best amd

System Name:	gaming system/ Moms pc
Processor:	2600k / i5 2300
Motherboard:	MSI Z77 MPower/ Zotac H67ITX-C-E
Cooling:	Thermalright ultra extreme 120 rev.C w/noctua NF-S12B push/pull/ stock
Memory:	8gb corsair vengeance 1600mhz c8 @1.5 v/ 4gb kinston ram 1333mhz
Video Card:	GB gtx670 WF3x @1080/1267/6420(core/boost/mem)
Hard Disk:	corsair F3 120gb SATA 6gb's OS ,2tb wd caviar black 64mb sata 6gb's(storage)/ corsair F3 60 @sata300
Optical Drive:	external samsung se s084/ none
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung Syncmaster P2770FH, asus VH242t/19" lg 1440x900
Case:	tt armor modded 140mm fans 1200rpm@19 db/c m690 adv 2
Sound Card:	onboard/ onboard
PSU:	Corsair HX1050 / corsair cx430 v2
Software:	Windows SEVEN ultimate x64

Aug 11, 2011, 10:36 AM	#3
MRCL Join Date: May 2008 Location: Switzerland, Heart of Europe Posts: 3,798 (2.09/day) Thanks: 340 Thanked 862 Times in 705 Posts System Specs	Prolimatech Megahalems and its variations works well for (stock speed) i7. My CPU doesn't exceed 55 c° on full load with ambient room temperature around 27 c°. There are other great alternatives that I won't go into detail due to missing experience. __________________ [I.R.A.] FBi I wouldnt buy toilet paper from MSI as it may be missing the preforations

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Memory:	4GB Mushkin DDR3
Video Card:	PNY GeForce 580 XLR8
Hard Disk:	OCZ Vertex 64GB + 180GB SSD / Samsung F1 1000GB HDD
Optical Drive:	LiteON DVD writer
CRT/LCD Model:	24" Acer V243W
Case:	Fractal Design Define R2, sleeved all I/O cables
Sound Card:	onboard
PSU:	Corsair HX750W modular, sadly only stock sleeving
Software:	Win 7 64bit

Aug 11, 2011, 10:44 AM	#4
random Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,473 (1.47/day) Thanks: 1,248 Thanked 627 Times in 407 Posts System Specs	Coolermaster Hyper 212 is a more than adequate cooling for 4.5ghz but probably be pushing it for 4.8ghz, either way if your budget is tight its definitely one to look at otherwise the D14 is very good for extreme overclocking on air. __________________ Visit my YouTube Channel ONE OK ROCK 「完全感覚Dreamer」 (Drum Cover) TD9KX

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Hard Disk:	Intel 520 120GB + Seagate 2TB 7200RPM
Optical Drive:	Blu-Ray ROM/DVD SuperMulti Double/Dual Layer Drive
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell IPS 27" S2740L
Case:	Phantom NZXT 820 White
PSU:	Seasonic 760w X-Series Gold
Software:	Windows 8 Professional

Aug 11, 2011, 10:47 AM	#5
arnoo1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 708 (0.54/day) Thanks: 98 Thanked 116 Times in 99 Posts System Specs	Ow btw my 2600k with my thermalright 120 extreme rev.c with noctua's push/pull does 58c @4.3ghz 1.28v 24c ambient or maybe hotter xd but it is cool and quiet __________________ intel + nvidia the best amd

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Processor:	Intel Core i7 3930K\|Intel Core i7 2600K
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Aug 11, 2011, 11:47 AM	#7
Anusha Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Japan Posts: 701 (0.25/day) Thanks: 14 Thanked 63 Times in 56 Posts System Specs	my recommendation is TR Archon, if it fits. It is dead silent (if it is not, everything else isn't either) and gives exceptional cooling performance. (not as much as a NH-D14, but that is kinda crazy ass big!) __________________ My Blog \| My PC \| Follow me on Twitter \| Add me on Facebook \| Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

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Video Card:	Palit GTX670 JetStream 2GB
Hard Disk:	Samsung 840 250GB / Toshiba DT01ACA300 / WD Green WD30EZRX-00DC0B0
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Aug 11, 2011, 11:52 AM	#8
rfowler30 Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 74 (0.07/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts System Specs	get the crosair h100 self containted liquid cooling system. my overclocked core i7 2600k never gets over 58 degrees on load(while playing bc2). most games play at 54c. cpu idles around 31c, never been more pleased with a liquid cooling system.

System Name:	rfowler30
Processor:	Core i7 2600k 4.5ghz
Motherboard:	Asus Sabertooth p67
Cooling:	Crosair H100(love this thing)
Memory:	Crosair Vegence 8gb 1866mhz
Video Card:	Asus Matrix gtx 580, EVGA gtx 580 both SLI
Hard Disk:	600gb HDD velociraptor; 120gb vertex 3 ssd, 80gb vertex 2 ssd
Optical Drive:	Asus dvd drive
CRT/LCD Model:	40 inch Samsung 3D TV
Case:	Cooler Master Haf X
Sound Card:	onboard
PSU:	Crosair AX 1200 watt power supply
Software:	Windows 7 64 bit

System Name:	Hector v1.0
Processor:	Intel Core i7 920 2.67GHz @ 4.209GHz
Motherboard:	Rampage II Extreme
Cooling:	Corsair H100
Memory:	12GB Corsair XMS3 1600MHz
Video Card:	EVGA GTX 580 Vanilla under an Arctic Cooling Xtreme Plus
Hard Disk:	2x 1TB Samsung 7200 RPM RAID0 + 2x 60GB OCZ Vertex 2 RAID0
Optical Drive:	Samsung Generic
CRT/LCD Model:	Acer GD245HQ
Case:	HAF932
Sound Card:	Creative Titanium Fatal1ty Champion Series
PSU:	Coolermaster 1000W Real Power M Active PSU
Software:	Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Benchmarks:	3DMark11 P6115 http://3dmark.com/3dm11/525931

Aug 11, 2011, 12:11 PM	#13
heky Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Slovenia, Europe Posts: 873 (0.65/day) Thanks: 888 Thanked 144 Times in 122 Posts System Specs	I am using the NH-D14 on my 2600K. Overclocked to 4.7ghz @ 1.4v full load it gets to 75°C on the hottest core, ambient 23°C, and i have a hot chip.

System Name:	Bang4Buck
Processor:	Intel Core i7 2600K @ 4.6Ghz @ 1.32v (1.36v load) 24/7
Motherboard:	MSI P67A-GD65 B3
Cooling:	Noctua NH-D14
Memory:	12gb 1600mhz 8-8-8-24 @ 1.5v
Video Card:	Sapphire HD6970 2Gb @1000/1500 @1.25v
Hard Disk:	Samsung Spinpoint F3 1Tb / Seagate Barracuda 320Gb
Optical Drive:	None
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Case:	Cooler Master 690 II Advanced
Sound Card:	Onboard ALC892 S/PDIF optical out to Denon reciever, HDMI to 32"Philips
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Aug 11, 2011, 12:38 PM	#14
newbsandwich Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 23 (0.03/day) Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts System Specs	Does anybody know of a preferred mounting direction for HSF on the Sandy bridges i2500k/2600k?? I have my Frio mounted horizontally, blowing air out towards the back exhaust fan. My temps seem kinda high (hottest core 62c @stock clocks and auto 1.232v), and didn't know if its worth trying to rotate the setup to blow up and out the top vents.

System Name:	Main
Processor:	i2600k
Motherboard:	Asus P8P67 Pro
Cooling:	Thermaltake Frio
Memory:	8gb G.Skill 1866
Video Card:	Saphire 6970
Hard Disk:	1TB Samsung Spinpoint
CRT/LCD Model:	Asus 25.5"
Case:	CM 690 II Advanced
Sound Card:	Asus Xonar DX
PSU:	Xigmatic 650w
Software:	Win 7 64bit

System Name:	Eyefinity Gamer
Processor:	Intel i5 3570K @ 4.6 GHz
Motherboard:	ASUS Maximmus V Formula
Cooling:	Corsair H100
Memory:	16 GB G.Skill F3-2666C11Q-16GTXD
Video Card:	AMD Radeon HD7950 3GB x2 w/AMD Catalyst 12.10
Hard Disk:	OCZ Nocti 60GB mSATA, Crucial M4 120GB x2
Optical Drive:	LG BluRay/HD-DVD
CRT/LCD Model:	3x Dell U2412M
Case:	LianLi T60
Sound Card:	N/A
PSU:	Silverstone Strider 750W GOLD
Software:	Windows 8 Pro
Benchmarks:	Benchmarking is for suckers. ;)

Aug 11, 2011, 05:32 PM	#16
Scheich Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 215 (0.08/day) Thanks: 47 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts System Specs	Whats the max temp for it ?

Processor:	2500K
Motherboard:	Asus P8Z68-V
Cooling:	Stock
Memory:	Samsung MV-3V4G3D/US 4x4 1866@99927 1.36v
Video Card:	Powercolor 6850
CRT/LCD Model:	Benq, going strong in its 4 th year
Sound Card:	usb no problem
PSU:	enermax 82+pro

System Name:	Custom DIY
Processor:	Intel i7 2600K @ 4.8 Turbo 1.4v
Motherboard:	Asus P8Z68-V Pro 8801
Cooling:	XSPC RS240 + 120mm Rad/fan
Memory:	Corsair 1866 Vangence 9-10-9-27-2T
Video Card:	2X EVGA GTX570 SLI
Hard Disk:	OCZ Revodrive 110GB + 2x1TB seagate
Optical Drive:	SATA TSSTcorp SH-S223C SB03ROM
CRT/LCD Model:	ASUS MT276HE
Case:	CoolerMaster Sniper
Sound Card:	X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Professional Series
PSU:	ANTEC TP-750 Blue 750Watts
Software:	win7 64
Benchmarks:	http://3dmark.com/3dm11/1347866

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