Choosing an appropriate air cooler for an overclocked i5 8600k at 5ghz
Choosing an appropriate air cooler for an overclocked i5 8600k at 5ghz
I attempted to post a thread yesterday but it ended up being overlooked. Here is the full configuration of my system build:
PCPartPicker part list
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Price breakdown by merchant
CPU:
Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor
(Purchased For $379.00)
Motherboard:
Asus - Prime Z370-P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
(Purchased For $170.00)
Memory:
Kingston - FURY 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
(Purchased For $209.00)
Storage:
Samsung - 970 Evo 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
(Purchased For $139.00)
Video Card:
Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB Dual Series Video Card
(Purchased For $569.00)
Power Supply:
Corsair - CXM 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
(Purchased For $99.00)
Monitor:
AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor
($329.00)
Total:
$1894.00
All prices contain shipping, taxes, and available discounts
Created by PCPartPicker 2018-11-07 08:35 AEDT+1100
I haven’t selected a case yet; any recommendations for cases under $75 with an air cooler would be appreciated.
Cases generally include one to three fans, depending on the model. Checking the product page on the manufacturer's website or sometimes the seller's site will provide details about the number of fans included. The Focus seems to have two front intake fans, so you might need an additional fan for the rear exhaust. It would also be beneficial to add another exhaust fan at the top rear position. If you decide to buy fans, let me know and I can suggest options based on what's available. Knowing which store you're considering, especially if they have an online presence, would be helpful.
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Cases generally include one to three fans, depending on the model. Checking the product page on the manufacturer’s website or sometimes the seller’s site will show how many fans come with each case.
The Focus likely includes two front intake fans, so you’d need at least one more fan for the rear exhaust. Adding another exhaust fan near the top rear area would also be a good idea. If you decide to purchase fans, let me know and I can suggest options based on what’s available. Knowing which store you shop at, especially if they have an online presence, would be helpful.
I personally prefer not Thermaltake, Cooler Master, Zalman or several other brands. If possible, I’d opt for Noctua, Thermalright (excluding Thermaltake), Cryorig, Phanteks, Deepcool, Enermax or Reeven CPU coolers. There are also some acceptable alternatives with decent models, but the choice often hinges on the model. Also, many coolers that aren’t great out of the box can improve significantly with a good fan from one of those first four brands.
Generally, it’s usually more cost-effective to buy a quality cooler that includes a suitable fan or multiple fans.