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Best air cooler for oc

Best air cooler for oc

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FozMac
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05-06-2017, 11:08 AM
#1
Hi guys. What air cooler would you recommend for cooling an overclocked i5 7600K around 4.9 GHz or lower, keeping it within a reasonable price? I need something affordable and reliable.
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FozMac
05-06-2017, 11:08 AM #1

Hi guys. What air cooler would you recommend for cooling an overclocked i5 7600K around 4.9 GHz or lower, keeping it within a reasonable price? I need something affordable and reliable.

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ImDaHbKa
Member
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05-07-2017, 12:57 AM
#2
The Noctua NH-D15 appears to be a top option, supported by several professional review platforms. While many high-end coolers are nearly identical, alternatives like the Cryorig R1 Ultimate and Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 could also perform well. For those on a tighter budget, the Cryorig H5 Universal and Ultimate are solid selections. The H5 Universal is preferred for its compact heatsink design, though it may limit RAM slot availability. The slimmer version still delivers strong cooling performance.
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ImDaHbKa
05-07-2017, 12:57 AM #2

The Noctua NH-D15 appears to be a top option, supported by several professional review platforms. While many high-end coolers are nearly identical, alternatives like the Cryorig R1 Ultimate and Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 could also perform well. For those on a tighter budget, the Cryorig H5 Universal and Ultimate are solid selections. The H5 Universal is preferred for its compact heatsink design, though it may limit RAM slot availability. The slimmer version still delivers strong cooling performance.

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lundefugl
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05-20-2017, 08:59 AM
#3
This cooler is an excellent choice without breaking the bank.
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lundefugl
05-20-2017, 08:59 AM #3

This cooler is an excellent choice without breaking the bank.

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NyanDelerey
Member
125
05-20-2017, 05:50 PM
#4
The lake heats up quite a bit, so the least you need is a $50 air cooler such as this one:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Y4fp99/n...r-nhu9bse2
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NyanDelerey
05-20-2017, 05:50 PM #4

The lake heats up quite a bit, so the least you need is a $50 air cooler such as this one:
http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Y4fp99/n...r-nhu9bse2

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Maxavo91
Member
158
05-21-2017, 01:00 PM
#5
The Noctua NH-D15 appears to be a top option, according to several professional review platforms. While many high-end coolers are quite similar, the Cryorig R1 Ultimate and Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 also stand out as strong picks. For those on a tighter budget, the Cryorig H5 Universal and Ultimate are solid alternatives. The H5 Universal is preferred for its compact heatsink design, though it may limit RAM slot availability. The slimmer version still delivers great cooling performance.
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Maxavo91
05-21-2017, 01:00 PM #5

The Noctua NH-D15 appears to be a top option, according to several professional review platforms. While many high-end coolers are quite similar, the Cryorig R1 Ultimate and Be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 also stand out as strong picks. For those on a tighter budget, the Cryorig H5 Universal and Ultimate are solid alternatives. The H5 Universal is preferred for its compact heatsink design, though it may limit RAM slot availability. The slimmer version still delivers great cooling performance.

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SoulzReaped
Member
217
05-21-2017, 02:37 PM
#6
Noctua NH-D15 is a good cooler, but it has some compatibility problems, so they made the NH-D15S. This version includes only one fan in the package, but the entire cooler is offset, making it much more compatible.
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SoulzReaped
05-21-2017, 02:37 PM #6

Noctua NH-D15 is a good cooler, but it has some compatibility problems, so they made the NH-D15S. This version includes only one fan in the package, but the entire cooler is offset, making it much more compatible.

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Zmondy
Senior Member
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05-21-2017, 02:48 PM
#7
Many graphs and numerous choices are presented for consideration.
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Zmondy
05-21-2017, 02:48 PM #7

Many graphs and numerous choices are presented for consideration.