Swap Meg for H50

Discussion in 'Overclocking, Benching & Modding' started by Bolletje, Dec 20, 2009.

  1. Bolletje

    Bolletje New Member

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    Hi there,

    So at the moment I have a Prolimatech Megahalems, one of the best CPU air coolers out there..

    So a while ago I saw an ad where a guy wanted to exchange his Corsair H50 for a decent air cooler (TRUE, Megahalems, NH-D14).

    Is this a good deal? Or do you think that I shouldn't do it?

    Please explain. I'm quite charmed by the H50, but maybe the deal isn't that good (I still need to pay like 15 euro's I think, because I need to ship it).
     
    Bolletje, Dec 20, 2009
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    No. The Megahalem is a better cooler in almost all circumstances.
     
    Lowfat, Dec 21, 2009
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    Lowfat is right. Stick with your Megatron. Besides, a fan is easier to replace than a proprietary pump.
     
    Optix, Dec 21, 2009
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    Hmm, thanks :)

    I think I will keep it. Although it's still overpowered (it's cooling an E5200 atm :p)
     
    Bolletje, Dec 22, 2009
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    If it's overkill the chip isn't overclocked far enough. ;)
     
    Optix, Dec 22, 2009
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    Bolletje New Member

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    Comes from the guy whose CPU is @ 3,0 GHz :p

    Nah, it's fine @ 3,75 GHz. No need to overclock it more (performance increase is null)
     
    Bolletje, Dec 22, 2009
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    Hey now, I'd go for 3.6 if my dodgy chipset wasn't holding me back...plus a complete lack of good cooling isn't helping.

    3.7 is a might fine OC. :cool:
     
    Optix, Dec 23, 2009
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    What temps do you get for that OC Bolletje?
     
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    Dunno, it's only 1,35V in BIOS, so it isn't getting hot.

    Too bad the sensors of the E5200 are corrupt, so I can't really do a readout :annoyed:
     
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    I don't get how people say only 1.35v.... mines 1.2v and it idles at ~45*C average across the 4 cores. Mind you this is an Australian summer, but making the jump to 3.4 requires 1.3v which raises temps just too high..
     
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    1.35V for 3,75GHz Prime stable (6 hours)?

    I don't know what you're running, but this isn't bad for a E5200.

    I can run 3,3 GHz for like 1,15?
     
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    I've got a Q9450 at 3.2GHz 1.2v 24/7 with a xigmatek achilles S1834
     
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    And if you run it @ 3,75 GHz, how much V do you need then?
     
    Bolletje, Jan 8, 2010
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    I'm not sure, I haven't been that high, max I've been game to do was 3.4. I would go for more because I know I can get more except the temperatures are worrying.
     
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    The joys of living in Canada. :p
     
    Optix, Jan 9, 2010
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    It's a max of 30*C today, but I hear South Australia is getting up to 45*C.

    [sarcasm]

    The joys of living in Australia

    [/sarcasm] :(
     
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