I7 3770k,what cooler?
I7 3770k,what cooler?
A suitable cooler for an i7 3770K should handle its 4.5 GHz performance effectively.
I don't have a case, but I can help with any questions you might have. Regarding your budget, please let me know if you need assistance with that as well.
Which cooling method suits you best? What is the budget, and do you have sufficient space available?
It relies more on the chip than the cooler alone, for instance I own both the 3770k and the 3570k CPUs. With my 3570k I achieve 4.5ghz at 1.12v and reach 75°C after 8 hours of stress testing with Prime95, whereas my 3770k operates at 4.3ghz with 1.20v, reaching 80°C under the same conditions. I use the Cooler Master Hyper 212+, which is a strong air cooler that helps keep my 3570k cool, but for my 3770k I can only push it over 4.3ghz by using Delidding, and I won’t do that.
The Noctua NH-D14 is excellent, but if you're looking to save money, consider the Cryorig H7 or the classic 212 Evo, which typically cost no more than 30 euros.
The accuracy of your results can change depending on the CPU, so it's possible you won't hit 4.5 on a 3770K but you should still come close.