Best CPU Cooler?
Best CPU Cooler?
I am thinking about upgrading to the I5 7600K and a Z170 chip MOBO, but if I do that I will only have $80 left on a CPU cooler. What should I choose between an affordable air cooler and the best AIO cooler for $80? I already have a Hyper 212 EVO, and my GTX 1060 is performing much better now compared to my old one. I can only fit a max of a 240MM Rad, so I’m unsure if there’s enough space at the top of my MOBO with four fans. I need a cooler that delivers around 4.5-4.8 GHz OC to push the CPU to its limits. Case link: http://www.thermaltake.com/products-mode...c_00001579
With the side intake fan you can only mount a 137mm cooler.
This limits your option quite severely.
Something like a Noctua U9 or an Alpenföhn Atlas would work.
If you're currently running a 212 Evo in this case - and it fits - that would mean you can fit a Phanteks TC-14PE, a Scythe Mugen 5/Fuma or Cryorig H5. If you got 2-3mm left it means you can also for a Scythe Mugen Max or a Noctua NH-D14
Isokolon :
With the side intake fan you're restricted to mounting only a 137mm cooler.
This significantly narrows your choices.
Options like a Noctua U9 or an Alpenföhn Atlas would be suitable.
If you're currently using a 212 Evo in this setup – and it fits – then you could fit a Phanteks TC-14PE, a Scythe Mugen 5/Fuma or Cryorig H5. With 2-3mm remaining, you could also consider a Scythe Mugen Max or a Noctua NH-D14.
For air cooling, I'm okay with removing the side panel even if it looks unappealing.
For 80$ there isn't a rad that's worth it, honestly.
Removing the side panel seems to attract a lot of dust.
Are you using this case with the 212 model? With the side panel included?
Isokolon :
For 80$ there isn't a rad worth it, I think.
Removing the side panel seems to attract a lot of dust.
Are you running this case with the 212 already? With the side panel on?
I've received a refund for 110-115 now.