Posts by jdk33

Did some weekend upgrades on my sig system. Newegg had a sale on RAM so I got another 16GB of G.Skill RipJaws Z 2133 quad chan to bring my system up to 32GB so I can install some VMs on ramdisk. I also wanted to get some light in my...

I think the new EK HF with the #6 plate took top honors in thermals, or at least close to it in martin's latest shootout...

I'm running a koolance block on my REIV, but you can't go wrong with heatkiller or EK IMO.

I'd recommend water cooling the VRMs on x79. These hex-core CPUs draw an insane amount of current. Heck even at 4.6ghz I'm watercooling my VRMs.

I think in the thread where Koolance announced that block they said it's aesthetic upgrades only, no different in cooling performance.

This was already posted, but I'm running dual quads in my Little Devil LD-PC V8, they fit without any hassle and I have room for a third. I think the top position even supports quad 140s.

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Quote:Originally Posted by Just a nickname I don`t own a LGA2011 system, I am a bit surprised it`s that hot so you absolutely need WC. I wonder why mobo manufacturers didn`t put bigger heat sink on the VRMs then? The CPU is so huge...

Quote:Originally Posted by Just a nickname Just put a better fan on the VRM. You will waste your money and lose flow rate in your loop for minimal improvement.Quote:Originally Posted by Alatar Guys saying it's only for looks...

For LGA 2011, i'd say it's worth it because the VRMs get so hot. Also if you have a rampage IV the chipset fan is ridiculously loud, the full cover blocks are nice for that alone. I have mine set up this way: RES -> PUMP -> CPU ->...