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cpu cooler for i7-8700k

cpu cooler for i7-8700k

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ClumsySky
Senior Member
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05-02-2018, 01:55 PM
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Hello everyone,
I’m preparing a build and have the i7-8700k, a gigabyte GA H270 motherboard, and a Thermaltake N26 (ATX mid tower). I don’t intend to overclock it right away, but after 5 to 6 months I won’t be able to afford liquid cooling since my budget is already exceeded. I’m looking for a solid and dependable CPU cooler that would cost no more than $40 to $55. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Additionally, I was thinking about purchasing the mini Zotac GTX 1080, but now I’m wondering if it’s better to wait for the GTX 2080 (1180) as prices have dropped to around $50 to $60 in recent years. Since I’m planning this during my vacation from June to mid-August, my main concern is whether waiting is worth it because I can’t wait that long.

Thanks for your help.
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ClumsySky
05-02-2018, 01:55 PM #1

Hello everyone,
I’m preparing a build and have the i7-8700k, a gigabyte GA H270 motherboard, and a Thermaltake N26 (ATX mid tower). I don’t intend to overclock it right away, but after 5 to 6 months I won’t be able to afford liquid cooling since my budget is already exceeded. I’m looking for a solid and dependable CPU cooler that would cost no more than $40 to $55. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Additionally, I was thinking about purchasing the mini Zotac GTX 1080, but now I’m wondering if it’s better to wait for the GTX 2080 (1180) as prices have dropped to around $50 to $60 in recent years. Since I’m planning this during my vacation from June to mid-August, my main concern is whether waiting is worth it because I can’t wait that long.

Thanks for your help.

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sunnybanana7
Junior Member
7
05-02-2018, 02:02 PM
#2
Choose either the 7700K with H270 board or the 8700K (preferred) paired with a Z370 board. For the CPU cooler, the Cryorig H7 is adequate. Regarding GPU costs, they are currently quite high, so it might be wise to wait until prices stabilize.
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sunnybanana7
05-02-2018, 02:02 PM #2

Choose either the 7700K with H270 board or the 8700K (preferred) paired with a Z370 board. For the CPU cooler, the Cryorig H7 is adequate. Regarding GPU costs, they are currently quite high, so it might be wise to wait until prices stabilize.

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SmileFaced
Junior Member
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05-02-2018, 04:19 PM
#3
I am preparing a build with an i7-8700k and a gigabyte ga h270 motherboard. These components aren't compatible. The H270 motherboard only supports Sky Lake and Kaby Lake CPUs, while the i7-8700k is a Cofee Lake model.
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SmileFaced
05-02-2018, 04:19 PM #3

I am preparing a build with an i7-8700k and a gigabyte ga h270 motherboard. These components aren't compatible. The H270 motherboard only supports Sky Lake and Kaby Lake CPUs, while the i7-8700k is a Cofee Lake model.

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Marshhmallow
Junior Member
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05-02-2018, 05:54 PM
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Choose either the 7700K with H270 board or the 8700K (preferred option) paired with a Z370 board. For the CPU cooler, the Cryorig H7 is adequate. Regarding GPU costs, they are currently quite high, so it might be wise to wait until prices stabilize.
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Marshhmallow
05-02-2018, 05:54 PM #4

Choose either the 7700K with H270 board or the 8700K (preferred option) paired with a Z370 board. For the CPU cooler, the Cryorig H7 is adequate. Regarding GPU costs, they are currently quite high, so it might be wise to wait until prices stabilize.