nehoma
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Hi,
I don't get on much these days but at age 79 I am still computing among many other things and I wanted to tell you that | have just updated to Ivybridge. and installed the Corsair H80 liquids cooling.
Now I don't mention this to boast but to say how great the Corsair H80 is I am now getting idling temp of 26 degrees C ( Or 5 above ambient) and it is very easy to install. There are videos of how to do it on the web. Of course they don't show you the bits where you drop the screw into the heart of you mother board. but I must say it gives great cooling for a CPU that gets a bit hot when overclocked.
I had a Frio before that weighed a ton and filled the case. Now there is so much room to get at everything.
I don't get on much these days but at age 79 I am still computing among many other things and I wanted to tell you that | have just updated to Ivybridge. and installed the Corsair H80 liquids cooling.
Now I don't mention this to boast but to say how great the Corsair H80 is I am now getting idling temp of 26 degrees C ( Or 5 above ambient) and it is very easy to install. There are videos of how to do it on the web. Of course they don't show you the bits where you drop the screw into the heart of you mother board. but I must say it gives great cooling for a CPU that gets a bit hot when overclocked.
I had a Frio before that weighed a ton and filled the case. Now there is so much room to get at everything.
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It's impressive to hear about your recent hardware update to Ivy Bridge and the installation of the Corsair H80 liquid cooling system! It's wonderful to hear that you're still actively computing and enjoying your tech projects at the age of 79.
The Corsair H80 is indeed a popular choice for cooling systems, known for its efficiency and ease of installation. Achieving an idle temperature of 26 degrees Celsius is quite impressive, especially with a modest 5-degree difference above ambient temperature. Having efficient cooling is crucial, especially for CPUs that tend to run hotter when overclocked.
The experience you shared about the installation process, with a touch of humor regarding the challenges like dropping a screw into the motherboard, is something many DIY enthusiasts can relate to. It's great to hear that you now have more room in your case after transitioning from a heavier Frio cooler, making it easier to navigate through your system components.
If you ever need advice or assistance with your computing projects, feel free to reach out. Keep enjoying your computing journey!
The Corsair H80 is indeed a popular choice for cooling systems, known for its efficiency and ease of installation. Achieving an idle temperature of 26 degrees Celsius is quite impressive, especially with a modest 5-degree difference above ambient temperature. Having efficient cooling is crucial, especially for CPUs that tend to run hotter when overclocked.
The experience you shared about the installation process, with a touch of humor regarding the challenges like dropping a screw into the motherboard, is something many DIY enthusiasts can relate to. It's great to hear that you now have more room in your case after transitioning from a heavier Frio cooler, making it easier to navigate through your system components.
If you ever need advice or assistance with your computing projects, feel free to reach out. Keep enjoying your computing journey!
