Indigo Xtreme worth it over MX-3?

[Zero82z]

Originally Posted by jdrom17

The only hassle I see is the installation procedure. Need to unplug my pump and let my CPU run upwards of 100C, until it magically drops to 80C, then connect my pump back. Seems slightly worrying IMO.

Well, it isn't a danger to the CPU. But there's really no point in bothering, since realistically speaking it won't give you any substantial benefit anyway.

[Dazmode]

It should work better as you basically weld block and cpu. I keep changing parts on my loop constantly..., otherwise I would put it on.

[Zero82z]

Originally Posted by Dazmode

It should work better as you basically weld block and cpu. I keep changing parts on my loop constantly..., otherwise I would put it on.

Uh, no, this is not even remotely similar to welding.

[turtletrax]

Originally Posted by Dazmode

It should work better as you basically weld block and cpu. I keep changing parts on my loop constantly..., otherwise I would put it on.

Pretty much the only reason I am doing it is I am doing a rig that will be untouched except for any unforeseen failures. Most of the time I am changing gear like shorts, so it would make no sense.

If I can get an extra 2-3 degrees I will be really stoked. I wonder if they will start making packages for GPUs? I would grab one for my GTX 480 in a jiff if I did see gains on my proc.

[JD]

Originally Posted by turtletrax

Pretty much the only reason I am doing it is I am doing a rig that will be untouched except for any unforeseen failures. Most of the time I am changing gear like shorts, so it would make no sense.

I'm in the same boat basically. I have no intentions to upgrade my i7 920, nor do I plan to remove the CPU block until I scrap this whole platform.

I haven't drained it since putting in this radiator (HWLabs SR-1 360), so that's why I'm planning to do a full flush/clean of my loop and then it'll be set for the foreseeable future. As such, when everything's apart, why not try some new stuff too!

I think I'll probably give it a shot anyhow.

[Liu Kang]

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