Wacky Cooler Suggestions? CPU+GPU

[mikeo01]

Hey all,

Been running my Phanteks PH-TC14PE for quite a while now and to tell the truth I seriously get bored of components quickly

I was thinking about water cooling but I like the plain air coolers, I think they stand out more wondering if anyone's got any cool CPU and GPU looking cooler ideas? The standard tower designs are a bit boring now so looking for something, well, unusual

Here's two I've seen which have caught my eye:

CPU: Prolimatech Genesis
GPU: Alpenfohn Peter

I'm not sure the GPU cooler will fit.

Anyhow, looking for decent performs for my I7-3770 (can't overclock so don't matter). In the future a K version may be on the list but for now really don't have any need to overclock.
I do like the big metal things


Also been looking at the Coolermaster V8 GTS (new)


Anything wacky to be honest

[scaryjim]

Presumably you've seen the front-page article abount NZXT's bracket for mounting a CPU AIO watercooler on a GPU?

have to admit I'm a fan of SFF so I'd always look to the small, well-designed coolers personally. There's some nice big-ass Zalmans out there in weird and wonderful shapes if that's what you're after, but I gotta ask - who's going to see it? Unless you've got big windows and your case on your desk, seems pretty pointless to me...

[mikeo01]

Just had a look thanks for pointing that out. That's my 7870 Tahiti sorted then definitely
As for the CPU side of things I do admire the top down coolers; so the Genesis looks nice because it has both. I also like the shape and space it takes up.

I have to point out also that I will be buying very tall motherboard standoffs (20mm w/ thread) as I want to route cables behind the MB and also to get a fan on the other side of the motherboard.
So looking for something that won't take up space (in height) as I have a window there. My current is around 5mm from the window

Although water cooling sounds great 1: I'm worried about it leaking and costing me a small fortune to replace the components 2: I'm worried about it failing and not providing simple heat transfer that heatsinks have. I suppose.

[Domestic_Ginger]

Bios mod your 7870; much funner! not sure peter will fit very well and at that price maybe upgrade to a well cooled 7950.

Genesis looks 'odd' and the CM didn't have a great review for the price. Although it does look pretty cool!

Sorry for being miserable; btw out of the corner of my eye your signature looks like a carebear; this one:-



Buts thats probably the meds.

[crossy]

Although water cooling sounds great 1: I'm worried about it leaking and costing me a small fortune to replace the components 2: I'm worried about it failing and not providing simple heat transfer that heatsinks have. I suppose.

Hmm, what about one of these all-in-one watercooling kits like the Corsair H100i? I remember reading that they use some kind of non-conductive cooling fluid so yes, you have to mop up after a leak, but at least your graphics card and processor isn't going to go foop.

Actually been looking at the H100 because my Noctua NH-D14 completely covers the memory area on my new motherboard (old one broke). Actually I'd recommend the NH-D14, but it's not "exciting" in the least. In fact the only way to jazz it up would be to replace the stock fans with some Bitfenix Spectre's since the latter are lit.

Shame you weren't looking for new memory - got some Crucial Ballistix Tracer's and the lighting effects on those are definitely worth having. And I managed to use mine to - very quickly - identify a bad DIMM slot. The "lava" setting can make it look like you've got a mini-WOPR to play Battlefield on.

[mikeo01]

Bios mod your 7870; much funner! not sure peter will fit very well and at that price maybe upgrade to a well cooled 7950.

Genesis looks 'odd' and the CM didn't have a great review for the price. Although it does look pretty cool!

Sorry for being miserable; btw out of the corner of my eye your signature looks like a carebear; this one:-

Buts thats probably the meds.

BIOS mod? but yeah your right I may as well go for the 7950 if I were to do that. Scrap that idea

Carebear? lol what on earth are you on about?

Yeah the V8 GTS looks cool but performance isn't too great. Still like the look of the Genesis however a lot!

Hmm, what about one of these all-in-one watercooling kits like the Corsair H100i? I remember reading that they use some kind of non-conductive cooling fluid so yes, you have to mop up after a leak, but at least your graphics card and processor isn't going to go foop.

Actually been looking at the H100 because my Noctua NH-D14 completely covers the memory area on my new motherboard (old one broke). Actually I'd recommend the NH-D14, but it's not "exciting" in the least. In fact the only way to jazz it up would be to replace the stock fans with some Bitfenix Spectre's since the latter are lit.

Shame you weren't looking for new memory - got some Crucial Ballistix Tracer's and the lighting effects on those are definitely worth having. And I managed to use mine to - very quickly - identify a bad DIMM slot. The "lava" setting can make it look like you've got a mini-WOPR to play Battlefield on.

See problem is I haven't got any space for the radiator; in fact I haven't got anywhere to mount the thing as I don't have any fan mounts (I cut them all out).
My recent mod project lead me to scrap most of the spaces available including my rear (so H80 is out of the question too).

My Phanteks is awesome; chunky however. I'm still debating where to put things as my hard drives are just stacked at the bottom of the case at the moment too. If I could figured out a place for a rad maybe just maybe.


THIS is my case except without the front cage, top bezel for fans and rear space for fan. My plan was to have linear airflow for my air cooler straight out the back

[SUMMONER]

Is this wacky enough?



Hexus Review of the Nofan CR-95C IcePipe

Who needs space for a a video card anyway, right?

Personally I am a huge fan of Corsairs H Series closed loop water coolers, got an old H70 myself, for the reason that they are so "understated" and make the case look so "tidy" once installed.

[mikeo01]

Lol that thing! I remember it.

Would be great if it had a fan mount inside.

Imagine trying to move things around with that thing in your way. Cut you to shreds!

The only place for an AIO cooler is by my HDDs for me!

However it is done! Phanteks up for sale I can't resist that Genesis anymore!

I'll post pics up so everyone can laugh at it :-D


Couple of cheap VGA coolers going on ebay. Anyone tried the Accelero S1 plus? Or the Accelero twin turbo? May buy it.