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TPU's Core i7 Overclocking and Feedback

The more expensive one IS copper. The less expensive one is copper/Delrin :slap:
 
Ah. Think I may see a 2-3c degree drop over the copper/delrin if I go with the other? I'm a newb when it comes to WC.
 
This has been discussed earlier. There is a .3C difference between the two blocks.
 
so binge, how was your loop before dude?
 
I think i'm going to get the less expensive one then. Seems a world better than the Fusion and GTZ.
 
guys, how would the HK compare to the dtek, I see that binge still has un even temps per core, while FIT had even temps with the dtek.
 
Famous Hobo said:
I think that depends on the processor itself right?
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I was referring to the i7 in particular. The Die is really big so the GTz for example does not cover the whole die, resulting in hotter/cooler cores.
 
I don't agree that's how it works, but everyone's entitled to their opinions.
 
Binge said:
I don't agree that's how it works, but everyone's entitled to their opinions.
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what are you referring to binge, give us your opinion, i'm willing to listen :)
 
let me ask a questions.


Now that we have some knowledge and have tested some different brands of CPU blocks, what CPU block you'll reccommend? I got a few spare bucks and I am looking to probably replace my GTz.
 
Chicken Patty said:
let me ask a questions.


Now that we have some knowledge and have tested some different brands of CPU blocks, what CPU block you'll reccommend? I got a few spare bucks and I am looking to probably replace my GTz.
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I'm very happy with my Dtek Fusion V2, and Petras has it on sale right now. :)

http://www.petrastechshop.com/dfuv2uncpuwa.html

Just in case that money is burning a hole. :laugh:
 
I've still got to tweak my loop. There are some things I'm just not satisfied with. As for my opinions... surface area matters but it doesn't matter when the Die is soldered to the IHS. In fact the heat will spread in the IHS before even leaving to the block.
 
Well for one I have the pump going into my CPU block, and I don't have a backplate for this block and so I believe my weight is not distributed evenly enough.
 
Binge said:
Well for one I have the pump going into my CPU block, and I don't have a backplate for this block and so I believe my weight is not distributed evenly enough.
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is the backplate out yet?
 
Binge, I know you have the skill to make your own backplate if it's not out!!!
 
I saw that yesterday :) I'll order it when I get around to it. Fixed though.

Res>Pump>Rad>CPU>Res

Temps drop a lot faster from under load. The uneven temps are the placement of the cores in the i7. You're going to get them no matter the block. Core 1 & 3 will always be higher than 2 & 4.
 
what do you think about putting the pump right before the cpu block, i like the added flow thru the block, I feel you gain a few degres because of the added pressure...
 
Then again the water has more thermal mass already in it because of the pump's heat, so you lose what little you would gain. It might make a difference in a really restrictive loop. Single loop with one block... you'd see no difference.
 
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