Swap Meg for H50

Bolletje · Dec 20, 2009, 10:38 PM

Hi there,

So at the moment I have a Prolimatech Megahalems, one of the best CPU air coolers out there..

So a while ago I saw an ad where a guy wanted to exchange his Corsair H50 for a decent air cooler (TRUE, Megahalems, NH-D14).

Is this a good deal? Or do you think that I shouldn't do it?

Please explain. I'm quite charmed by the H50, but maybe the deal isn't that good (I still need to pay like 15 euro's I think, because I need to ship it).

Lowfat · Dec 21, 2009, 12:50 AM

No. The Megahalem is a better cooler in almost all circumstances.

Optix · Dec 21, 2009, 02:00 AM

Lowfat is right. Stick with your Megatron. Besides, a fan is easier to replace than a proprietary pump.

Bolletje · Dec 22, 2009, 12:33 AM

Hmm, thanks

I think I will keep it. Although it's still overpowered (it's cooling an E5200 atm :P)

Optix · Dec 22, 2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bolletje

Hmm, thanks

I think I will keep it. Although it's still overpowered (it's cooling an E5200 atm :P)

If it's overkill the chip isn't overclocked far enough.

Bolletje · Dec 22, 2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Optix

If it's overkill the chip isn't overclocked far enough.

Comes from the guy whose CPU is @ 3,0 GHz :P

Nah, it's fine @ 3,75 GHz. No need to overclock it more (performance increase is null)

Optix · Dec 23, 2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bolletje

Comes from the guy whose CPU is @ 3,0 GHz :P

Nah, it's fine @ 3,75 GHz. No need to overclock it more (performance increase is null)

Hey now, I'd go for 3.6 if my dodgy chipset wasn't holding me back...plus a complete lack of good cooling isn't helping.

3.7 is a might fine OC.

isaak · Jan 8, 2010, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bolletje

Comes from the guy whose CPU is @ 3,0 GHz :P

Nah, it's fine @ 3,75 GHz. No need to overclock it more (performance increase is null)

What temps do you get for that OC Bolletje?

Bolletje · Jan 8, 2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by isaak

What temps do you get for that OC Bolletje?

Dunno, it's only 1,35V in BIOS, so it isn't getting hot.

Too bad the sensors of the E5200 are corrupt, so I can't really do a readout

isaak · Jan 8, 2010, 10:08 AM

I don't get how people say only 1.35v.... mines 1.2v and it idles at ~45*C average across the 4 cores. Mind you this is an Australian summer, but making the jump to 3.4 requires 1.3v which raises temps just too high..

Bolletje · Jan 8, 2010, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by isaak

I don't get how people say only 1.35v.... mines 1.2v and it idles at ~45*C average across the 4 cores. Mind you this is an Australian summer, but making the jump to 3.4 requires 1.3v which raises temps just too high..

1.35V for 3,75GHz Prime stable (6 hours)?

I don't know what you're running, but this isn't bad for a E5200.

I can run 3,3 GHz for like 1,15?

isaak · Jan 8, 2010, 11:52 AM

I've got a Q9450 at 3.2GHz 1.2v 24/7 with a xigmatek achilles S1834

Bolletje · Jan 8, 2010, 04:06 PM

And if you run it @ 3,75 GHz, how much V do you need then?

isaak · Jan 8, 2010, 11:36 PM

I'm not sure, I haven't been that high, max I've been game to do was 3.4. I would go for more because I know I can get more except the temperatures are worrying.

Optix · Jan 9, 2010, 01:58 AM

The joys of living in Canada.

isaak · Jan 10, 2010, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Optix

The joys of living in Canada.

It's a max of 30*C today, but I hear South Australia is getting up to 45*C.

[sarcasm]

The joys of living in Australia

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Dec 20, 2009, 10:38 PM	#1
Bolletje HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,224 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Swap Meg for H50 Hi there, So at the moment I have a Prolimatech Megahalems, one of the best CPU air coolers out there.. So a while ago I saw an ad where a guy wanted to exchange his Corsair H50 for a decent air cooler (TRUE, Megahalems, NH-D14). Is this a good deal? Or do you think that I shouldn't do it? Please explain. I'm quite charmed by the H50, but maybe the deal isn't that good (I still need to pay like 15 euro's I think, because I need to ship it).

Dec 21, 2009, 12:50 AM	#2
Lowfat Xtreme Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grande Prairie, AB, Can Posts: 4,254 Rep Power: 101	Re: Swap Meg for H50 No. The Megahalem is a better cooler in almost all circumstances. __________________

Dec 22, 2009, 12:33 AM	Thread Starter #4
Bolletje HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,224 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Swap Meg for H50 Hmm, thanks I think I will keep it. Although it's still overpowered (it's cooling an E5200 atm :P)

Jan 8, 2010, 10:08 AM	#10
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,286 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Swap Meg for H50 I don't get how people say only 1.35v.... mines 1.2v and it idles at ~45*C average across the 4 cores. Mind you this is an Australian summer, but making the jump to 3.4 requires 1.3v which raises temps just too high.. __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell

Jan 8, 2010, 11:52 AM	#12
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,286 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Swap Meg for H50 I've got a Q9450 at 3.2GHz 1.2v 24/7 with a xigmatek achilles S1834 __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell

Jan 8, 2010, 04:06 PM	Thread Starter #13
Bolletje HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,224 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Swap Meg for H50 And if you run it @ 3,75 GHz, how much V do you need then?

Jan 8, 2010, 11:36 PM	#14
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,286 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Re: Swap Meg for H50 I'm not sure, I haven't been that high, max I've been game to do was 3.4. I would go for more because I know I can get more except the temperatures are worrying. __________________ The first step... shall be to lose the way. - Galway Kinnell