Get me to 3.6

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Eihli

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When I build my new rig I had one thing in mind, and that was to get my processor to 3.6 to run 1:1 with my ram. The horrible mounting plate for the SI-128 quickly dashed those dreams as I was unable to get a good mount and contact between the e6600 IHS and the HS.

Right now my processor is using over 1.375 vCore stock :confused: and running 40c [Idle] 50C [Load]. The highest stable OC i've been able to get is 2.7, and this may have more to do with the e6600's being incompatible with the 680i at the moment.

I have:
EVGA 680i,
BFG 8800 GTX,
Corsair XMS2 4-4-4-12 800mhz,
SI-128 HS w/ 120mm fan mounted [AS5]

There's no way i'll make it to 3.6 with these temps so I plan on buying a new case and a new cooling solution. What is a good cooling solution for the 680i, that isn't a pain in the ass?

I want something effective, not too large, and that will get me to 3.6. Watercooling isn't out of the question, but I really don't know how difficult it is as i've never dealt with it before.
I really dont wan't some massive HSF combo on my motherboard though, the SI-128 was beyond a pain in the ass.

-Thanks
 
Ok, well the 680i fan is very loud and it's running pretty hot. It's definately putting off some heat around my other components. So i'd like to cool the CPU primarily, and if possible cool the MCP/GPU.

Price isn't the main factor here, difficulty is. How difficult is watercooling in general? Does it get more complicated the more peices I want to cool?
 
For watercooling... Yeah, difficulty rises when you add more components.

If you're going for a Conroe, 8800 series GPU and possibly the NB... You'll need either a good 2.120mm radiator, or a lesser 3.120mm radiator.


The setup is easy, but you need some way of getting a good radiator attached to your case ;).
 
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