i7 4770k cooler for boosting performance
i7 4770k cooler for boosting performance
i'm not aiming for a high overclock, but i want to maintain a 4.2-4.3 ghz boost while keeping the cpu temperature below 70c. any suggestions? i'm open to both air and water cooling options.
coolermaster 212 evo, cryorig h7, noctua d14, noctua d15 — or switch to an xspc raystorm water cooler kit. I wouldn't even consider the aio coolers.
Falin recommends considering the Coolermaster 212 Evo, Cryo Orig H7, Noctua D14 and D15. Alternatively, you could switch to an XSPC Raystorm water cooler kit. I wouldn't even consider AIO coolers. My setup doesn't have space for the rez.
A few i7-4770k models may find it difficult to maintain performance at 4.2-4.3Ghz while keeping temperatures below 70°C. However, most should manage this without requiring significant additional voltage.
There is no CLC type water cooler that matches the performance or quietness of a similarly priced air cooler. However, there are a few missing details from your message (or perhaps I overlooked one). Consider your case and budget?
There is no CLC type water cooler that matches the performance or silence of a similarly priced air cooler. However, there are a few missing details from your message—perhaps the case size or budget? Here are some options:
$30 - Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo
$50 - Scythe Mugen 4
$70 - Phanteks PH-TC14-PE
$90 - Noctua DH-15
$140 - Swiftech H220-X2
Most top case builders specify compatible cases, and reputable manufacturers provide clear MoBo compatibility info on their sites.
For more details:
http://www.phanteks.com/Enthoo-Luxe.html
"CPU Cooler Clearance = 192mm"
http://noctua.at/en/products/cpu-cooler-...h-d15/comp
If you have a Phanteks Eclipse and no budget constraints, let me know what you're looking for.
Quick take:
I'm leaning in favor of the NZXT Kraken X61.
Just a note: some coolers still use 3-bit voltage and not all modern boards accommodate that. Confirm the cooler fan has a 4-pin (PWM) design.
For cooling options:
- You can go with up to 160mm in height
- Liquid coolers are available in sizes like 12cm, 14cm, 240mm, or even 360mm if you trim the case (though I wouldn't recommend it)
Noctua models have some caveats:
a) memory clearance issues
b) PCIe slot space constraints
For cases:
- Support for coolers up to 160mm is confirmed
- Liquid options are listed on their site
Air coolers:
*Please see the links below for recommendations*
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx4101
or
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-cpu-cooler-rlkrx6101
Noctua NH-D15 and U14S are 165mm, which may fit in theory due to case flexibility but it's risky.
NH-D14 works well with my i7-3770K (160mm height) – should handle it. The main concern is the 3-pin voltage-controlled fan.
You can test by adding a 3-pin variable fan to the CPU_FAN header and checking via motherboard software; they often drop or restore voltage.
NH-U12S: some say it's not ideal for overclocking, but I've used it with an i5-4670K at default settings – stable around 60-70°C. Ambient temperature matters, and the case lacks a video card.
Overclocking experiences vary; at 4.8GHz it hit ~90°C with full fan load, then dropped to ~70°C at 4GHz. At 4.2 or 4.3GHz with moderate load, you might reach around 70°C without excessive noise.
Staying under 80°C at peak load and keeping fan speed around 50% should be a safe bet – it's a tight range.
In short: choose a solid liquid cooler, and double-check compatibility before buying.