Hello guys

I'm a beginner in IT world.

I want to build a computer and I already have the following hardware:

I7 990x Processor
Corsair Obsidian 800D (modified for good air flow)
Corsair AX1200W
2 x SSDs

I want to buy:

Asus Rampage 3 Formula
Corsair Dominator GT 2000MHz 6GB
2 x MSI GTX 580 Twin Fronz 2 (for Surround gaming on 3 x 3D monitors)
1 x 2TB HHD
And so on.

Please tell me what AIR Cooler will be good enough to keep 990x safe overckocked to 4.0 or 4.2ghz? (I don’t want those insane 5.0ghz overclocks (so far), and I don’t want to water cool because I’m not experienced in water cooling so far (but I will go for it ultimately).

And, can 990x 4.0ghz handle two GTX 580s in SLI? Or need it more OVERCLOCK?

I will use this PC mostly for gaming, 3d modeling and HD movies

Please advise


All the best
ok your first question. Recommended coolers.

Your socket type is LGA1366 so need a compatible cooler.

Corsair Hydro H70 = This is a watercooling system which is completly inclosed therefore very little chance of a water leak.. Look it up before discrediting it.
Is it as good as "true"water cooling , no

Cooler Master V10 = 100% air cooling however this cooler is massive so check you case room before buying it.

Corsair Cooling Air Series A70 = can handle a i7 at 4Ghz with some wiggle room lol.


There are more coolers out there that will be able to handle your i7 at 4Ghz just look throught the reviews ect.
Corsair Hydro H70 = my vote
or the A70 second place lol

And yes it will handle both the graphics cards


p.s thats quite a lot of money spent on a computer, EVEN more so as it's your first build lolJust a note...the OEM cooler for the i7 works fine...i average around 39 degrees on mine.ok your first question. Recommended coolers.

Your socket type is LGA1366 so need a compatible cooler.

Corsair Hydro H70 = This is a watercooling system which is completly inclosed therefore very little chance of a water leak.. Look it up before discrediting it.
Is it as good as "true"water cooling , no

Cooler Master V10 = 100% air cooling however this cooler is massive so check you case room before buying it.
Corsair Cooling Air Series A70 = can handle a i7 at 4Ghz with some wiggle room lol.
There are more coolers out there that will be able to handle your i7 at 4Ghz just look throught the reviews ect.
Corsair Hydro H70 = my vote
or the A70 second place lol
And yes it will handle both the graphics cards
p.s thats quite a lot of money spent on a computer, even more so as it's your first build lol

Hello Steven

I did look through the reviews and found plenty of coolers, most enthusiasts vote for the Noctua 14, but it’s very big, seems bigger than Cooler Master v10, besides it can’t fit in with the Dominator GTs. But I like this v10, and I like it can fit in and cool off the Dominator GTs, but it’s very heavy, 1,2 kg. You think it’s ok to put this much pressure upon the CPU/motherboard? Some say that it can damage CPU/motherboard someday, some say it cannot. What do you think?
So, in case the v10 doesn’t put much pressure I’ll go for it, otherwise I’ll go for the Corsair H70)

As for the money spend, well, i was lucky to get i7-990 as a gift from my friend

Thank you for the help


Quote from: patio on March 27, 2011, 09:20:51 AM

Just a note...the OEM cooler for the i7 works fine...i average around 39 degrees on mine.