Gigabyte EX58-UD5/Extreme Discussion Thread

[GAR]

So which bios is performing the best for the X58 UD5 right now?

At this point its whatever works for you really.

[tipes]

At this point its whatever works for you really.

Hi Gar,

So how is the new cooler working out - better than the thermalright?

Mark

[GAR]

Hi Gar,

So how is the new cooler working out - better than the thermalright?

Mark

Hey, the Noctua is working great, cooling is about 1-2c better than my TRUE 120. Also looks better, build quality is A+, doesnt get better than this, you get 2 fans, 2 very high quality fans, overall the Noctua is a much better deal, better mounting system as well.

[tipes]

Hey, the Noctua is working great, cooling is about 1-2c better than my TRUE 120. Also looks better, build quality is A+, doesnt get better than this, you get 2 fans, 2 very high quality fans, overall the Noctua is a much better deal, better mounting system as well.

Thanks for the reply. I was thinking of going to water cooling but after your experience with the Noctua I do wonder if water is going to be worth the hassle and expense. I shall have to ponder this one a bit more.

Mark

[ReverendMaynard]

Thanks for the reply. I was thinking of going to water cooling but after your experience with the Noctua I do wonder if water is going to be worth the hassle and expense. I shall have to ponder this one a bit more.

Mark

A good water cooling setup destroys any air cooler. Don't ponder about the obvious

[tipes]

A good water cooling setup destroys any air cooler. Don't ponder about the obvious

Hi Reverend,

I think you are probably dead right - it is just that I have never done watercooling so am a little unsure about doing it. I was thinking of getting the Swiftech H2O-220 Apex Ultima Watercooling Kit - any good.

Just worried about installing etc as water and electronics don't mix too well Lol.

Would you reckon this kit to be ok?

Mark

[ReverendMaynard]

Hi Reverend,

I think you are probably dead right - it is just that I have never done watercooling so am a little unsure about doing it. I was thinking of getting the Swiftech H2O-220 Apex Ultima Watercooling Kit - any good.

Just worried about installing etc as water and electronics don't mix too well Lol.

Would you reckon this kit to be ok?

Mark

The Swiftech kit is great, but the rad is a bit lacking for the i7. They use a low profile(allot slimmer than regular) rad and while it does the job, it could be better. You might want to check the W/C forums here and get help with parting up a killer custom job.

As for first time w/c.....everyone has to pass that hurdle. One tip that I have is read up and ask questions as you're doing it. Having an understanding of the entire process is key

[SteveRo]

Thanks for the reply. I was thinking of going to water cooling but after your experience with the Noctua I do wonder if water is going to be worth the hassle and expense. I shall have to ponder this one a bit more.

Mark

I moved from the noctua to water and went from 4.1 to max oc of 4.3 - HT on.
See my signature.
This was my first water build and it went together very easily.
The noctua is an excellent air cooler but you can't compare air to WC.

[tipes]

I moved from the noctua to water and went from 4.1 to max oc of 4.3 - HT on.
See my signature.
This was my first water build and it went together very easily.
The noctua is an excellent air cooler but you can't compare air to WC.

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the input - gee there is a lot of knowledegable and helpful people on here. I think all things considered I will move to water cooling in the near future because even if I don't want to go for high clocks it will still give me much more flexibility. My system would also be quieter which would also be nice.

Mark