My planned PC.

[keynes]

Do you think i should go for the H80i if i plan to overclock?

I replied to that more than once.
yes, 1000w psu should be fine for sli

 

[VenatoS]

I'm not sure where to ask that, but i've read online and there has been many different opinions on water cooling (corsair h80i), I'm stronly wondering if its safe?
Do PCspecialists test the pump and other components of the cooler before they put it into my PC?

This might seem a stupid question but i really want to make sure the pump wont leak and damage all my components!

 

[keynes]

I haven't heard of any issues with the h80i, there is a stress test done by PCS.

 

[VenatoS]

Do they do a leak test? Everyone says that you should do a 24h Leak Test when you have water cooling.

 

[keynes]

Do they do a leak test? Everyone says that you should do a 24h Leak Test when you have water cooling.

You should contact PCS directly. I don't think you should worry and the warranty should cover it anyway. If you are ao concerned about it don't get it. I have the h80i without any problems

 

[VenatoS]

I would like to get it, i'm just not sure if its safe or not.

 

[keynes]

I would like to get it, i'm just not sure if its safe or not.

There is a risk of any component failing at some point. For peace of mind get platinum warranty.

 

[steaky360]

Most of the concerns over watercooling come from custom loops (ie 'proper watercooling') - the H80i is a closed loop water cooler, they are supposedly maintenance free and Corsair have a very good policy regarding leaks, you can find that on their website.

As Keynes suggested however, PCS will cover you if you are still under warranty with them.

 

[VenatoS]

Do you think i should go with the h80i then or shall i just change for some good quality air cooler?

 

[keynes]

Do you think i should go with the h80i then or shall i just change for some good quality air cooler?

You need to do some research with the pros and cos of the h80i. For overclocking I would get something better than the CPU triple copper heartpipe.

 

[VenatoS]

What do you think about the Cooler master hyper 212 EVO?

 

[steaky360]

May not be suitable for overclocking imo.

If you google the coolers you are considering, you will be able to find benchmarks which can give you a good indication of their performance.

e.g. for the Hyper 212 Evo: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/coolermaster_hyper_212_evo_review/4

 

[VenatoS]

Im not planning any heavy overclocking.

 

[mev]

just to throw a spanner in the works I'd opt for an Asus motherboard, i've built a lot of systems and do not like Gigabyte personally as had a lot of problems with them, Asus however as always been good.

 

[VenatoS]

Are you telling me that i should change from gigabyte to asus motherboard?

 

[A314159]

That is exactly what he is saying.

 

[mev]

Are you telling me that i should change from gigabyte to asus motherboard?

For me you can't beat Asus boards.

 

[VenatoS]

I decided to change to a: ASUS® Z97-A Motherboard.
I have couple more questions!
I decided to go with intel stock cooler, but i will be buying the CM Hyper 212 EVO online and mounting it in myself.
1. Will this affect my warrenty?
2. If i decided to change to 212 EVO will i have to take out my motherboard to mount the new cooler?

 

[A314159]

To both your questions: I don't THINK so. I don't know, but I see no reason why not.

 

[Topher]

you will have to remove the mobo as intel coolers need a back plate to be fitted on the opposite side of the board