Thinking of replacing my Megahalem with H50...

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ukic

Discussion Starter · Dec 1, 2009

For the following reasons:

1. Cool Factor
2. Less noisy?

what do you guys think?

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D3FiN3 SiN

· #2 · Dec 1, 2009

Definitely a downgrade.

fencefeet

· #3 · Dec 1, 2009

Honestly I think that your Megahalem will be just as good--just stick with it. you would be side-grading. the h50 does look pretty awesome, but mine was a definite upgrade though so my situation was different

also, it would be just as loud because you would still need to have a push/pull fan configuration in order for it to be as effective as it can be

R00ST3R

· #4 · Dec 1, 2009

Just recieived a new case and I'm going to be replacing my Mega with the H50 tommorow. While I'm aware that the cooling may not be quite as good, the noise factor applies (not sure why, must be getting old). Plus the Mega is in dire need of a good "under-the-faucet" cleaning

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D3TH.GRUNT

· #5 · Dec 1, 2009

traitor!
/sarcasm

Jrice00

· #6 · Dec 1, 2009

If you can justify the cost (possibly offset by selling the Mega,) go for it!

hitman1985

· #7 · Dec 1, 2009

id grab a h50 over a mega any day. reasons: support in english language, us based, pricing fits the bill, no need for loud fans to achieve decent temps.

my 2 cents

i have a h50, had a mega and (THE MEGA) it sucked butt @ non Air Conditioned pc room

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Oupavoc

· #8 · Dec 1, 2009

Definitely not worth it. Your going from like the best air cooler to a cheapo closed loop system. It will perform at par with your current setup. It would be a waste of money.

ukic

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 1, 2009

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id grab a h50 over a mega any day. reasons: support in english language, us based, pricing fits the bill, no need for loud fans to achieve decent temps.

my 2 cents

i have a h50 had a mega and it sucked butt @ non Air Conditioned pc room

both sucked? btw, I emailed prolimatech coz I wanted the 38mm clips and a new backplate/screws coz I messed up mine... guess what? mailed from china and everything was free

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hitman1985

· #10 · Dec 1, 2009

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both sucked? btw, I emailed prolimatech coz I wanted the 38mm clips and a new backplate/screws coz I messed up mine... guess what? mailed from china and everything was free

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ukic

Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 1, 2009

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fixed ...

ty man... I am 50/50 % convinced to change atm... hmmm

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pcnoob1

· #12 · Dec 1, 2009

what type of fans do you have on your megahalem?
if your worried about noise i suggest a scythe flex fan [1900rpm]
they're a little pricey but they are pretty much silent and push alot of air.

ZealotKi11er

· #13 · Dec 1, 2009

Mega does not need fast fans to perform well.

candy_van

· #14 · Dec 1, 2009

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Originally Posted by ukic

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For the following reasons:

1. Cool Factor
2. Less noisy?

what do you guys think?

1. Totally subjective so that's up to you

2. Not really, you're going to want a push-pull with fans that have good static pressure on that rad, so actually it could be louder than a Megahalem setup.

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Sethy666

· #15 · Dec 1, 2009

The H50 is certainly a sexy looking beast. Good reviews from Guru 3D too.

ukic

Discussion Starter · #16 · Dec 1, 2009

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Originally Posted by pcnoob1

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what type of fans do you have on your megahalem?
if your worried about noise i suggest a scythe flex fan [1900rpm]
they're a little pricey but they are pretty much silent and push alot of air.

push only, 1200 rpm scythe slipstream...

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StrongmanSal

· #17 · Dec 1, 2009

DOWNGRADE, the mega is a BA piece of hardware with the chrome or chrome black... I say save ur money for the next beast that comes out to top the chart, not some low end water cooling system.

rpgman1

· #18 · Dec 1, 2009

I could have sworn that the H50 will be more useful in compact enclosures that don't have as much air coming in and out (like a mATX build which makes the H50 a great choice).

mav2000

· #19 · Dec 1, 2009

No not really needs a lot of good airflow to perform well. If you have it blowing into the case, you better have good fans to pull out the heat or your case is going to be one hot place.

Tom1121

· #20 · Dec 1, 2009

ALOT of people dissing mega in an AIR cooling forum. I for one think the mega looks downright sexy in a case and it does cool better. KevinBmx has a very nice case with good cable management and he has a delta fan on his h50 and said he gets linux temps in the 80s. I say keep the mega and fight the wave thats sweeping all these people into turning on the mega and getting the h50.
As long as something is good, there will be people to hate it.

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