Heat killer 3.0 upgrade?

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2016/09/02 22:56:30 (permalink)
Should I upgrade my HK 3.0 LC to say an email supremacy? I've had this block a long time and custom painted it myself to match MSI gaming motherboard. Before you say yes, it still cools good and I idle around 30 with 5930K @ 4.4, games in low to mid 50's, and Aida 64 lower 70's.

MSI X99s Gaming 9 ACK
EVGA 1300G2 psu
I7 5930K@ 4.4Ghz
16gb (4x4) Gskill Ripjaws DDR 2400
Nvidia Titan X Pascal Ek full block
Soundblaster Z
Samsung 950Pro 512GB
Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
Seagate 2TB HDD
Corsair Strafe RGB
Corsair M65 Pro RGB
Hyper X Cloud revolver headset
EK Res 140/ D5 PWM
HK 3.0 LC waterblock
Coolgate 360mm Rad
Swiftech QP MCR 320
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Thermaltake Core X9 case
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    Kendragon
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    Re: Heat killer 3.0 upgrade? 2016/09/02 22:57:07 (permalink)
    How do I attach the pic from iPad?

    MSI X99s Gaming 9 ACK
    EVGA 1300G2 psu
    I7 5930K@ 4.4Ghz
    16gb (4x4) Gskill Ripjaws DDR 2400
    Nvidia Titan X Pascal Ek full block
    Soundblaster Z
    Samsung 950Pro 512GB
    Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Seagate 2TB HDD
    Corsair Strafe RGB
    Corsair M65 Pro RGB
    Hyper X Cloud revolver headset
    EK Res 140/ D5 PWM
    HK 3.0 LC waterblock
    Coolgate 360mm Rad
    Swiftech QP MCR 320
    Swiftech QP MCR 220
    Thermaltake Core X9 case
    http://www.heatware.com/u/107364

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    Re: Heat killer 3.0 upgrade? 2016/09/06 16:38:03 (permalink)
    Sounds like this upgrade would only be either for looks, or because you've got money burning a hole in your pocket. It doesn't sound like you actually need to upgrade, but that doesn't mean you won't do it. 

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    Re: Heat killer 3.0 upgrade? 2016/09/06 19:19:16 (permalink)
    sethleigh
    Sounds like this upgrade would only be either for looks, or because you've got money burning a hole in your pocket. It doesn't sound like you actually need to upgrade, but that doesn't mean you won't do it. 


    Ok smart alec! LOL! Do those numbers sound on par with todays water blocks? 

    MSI X99s Gaming 9 ACK
    EVGA 1300G2 psu
    I7 5930K@ 4.4Ghz
    16gb (4x4) Gskill Ripjaws DDR 2400
    Nvidia Titan X Pascal Ek full block
    Soundblaster Z
    Samsung 950Pro 512GB
    Samsung 850 Pro 1TB
    Seagate 2TB HDD
    Corsair Strafe RGB
    Corsair M65 Pro RGB
    Hyper X Cloud revolver headset
    EK Res 140/ D5 PWM
    HK 3.0 LC waterblock
    Coolgate 360mm Rad
    Swiftech QP MCR 320
    Swiftech QP MCR 220
    Thermaltake Core X9 case
    http://www.heatware.com/u/107364

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    Re: Heat killer 3.0 upgrade? 2016/09/06 19:35:34 (permalink)
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    sethleigh
    Sounds like this upgrade would only be either for looks, or because you've got money burning a hole in your pocket. It doesn't sound like you actually need to upgrade, but that doesn't mean you won't do it. 

    Ok smart alec! LOL! Do those numbers sound on par with todays water blocks? 

    Check out this review of the HK IV. It's less than 1.5 C better than the HK III, which you already have. How much is less than 1.5 C worth to you?  :-)
     
    Honestly I think you're all set. If your money really is burning a hole in your pocket, though, maybe you can add a radiator, reservoir, pump unit with fancy top, or some fans? If you're really determined to spend some money, I'm sure you could get more real improvement out of other improvements than from going from the HK 3.0 to the HK IV.

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