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i7 6700k AirCooling

i7 6700k AirCooling

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Ward12
Posting Freak
895
05-10-2016, 08:14 AM
#1
Hello everyone!
The issue might already have a solution somewhere, but since I can't pinpoint a specific subject, I'm reaching out for your help!
I plan to purchase an i7 6700k with an Asus Z170-Pro (plus 16 GB DDR4 at 2400mhz). My goal is to overclock the CPU to around 4.5-4.6 GHz.
I need a suitable CPU air cooler, as I don't want to try water cooling and my budget isn't that high.
I'm looking for something under 50 euros, preferably the Hyper 212 Evo.
The main question is whether the Hyper 212 Evo can maintain good temperatures at 100% load while overclocked to 0.5 GHz. If not, what alternatives do you suggest? (I'm open to cheaper options.)
Thanks ahead of time
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Tower: CoolerMaste HAF 932
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
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Mobo: Asus P7P55D
CPU: Intel Core i5 750 2.6GHz (overclocked to 3.3GHz)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 Gigabyte Windforce 2GB 3X OC GDDR5
PSU: XFX ProSeries 850w Core Edition Full Wired Bronze (80+)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1666Mhz DDR3
HDD: 1TB SataII 7200rpm
SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 120GB
Cooler: CoolerMaster something
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Ward12
05-10-2016, 08:14 AM #1

Hello everyone!
The issue might already have a solution somewhere, but since I can't pinpoint a specific subject, I'm reaching out for your help!
I plan to purchase an i7 6700k with an Asus Z170-Pro (plus 16 GB DDR4 at 2400mhz). My goal is to overclock the CPU to around 4.5-4.6 GHz.
I need a suitable CPU air cooler, as I don't want to try water cooling and my budget isn't that high.
I'm looking for something under 50 euros, preferably the Hyper 212 Evo.
The main question is whether the Hyper 212 Evo can maintain good temperatures at 100% load while overclocked to 0.5 GHz. If not, what alternatives do you suggest? (I'm open to cheaper options.)
Thanks ahead of time
*****************************
Tower: CoolerMaste HAF 932
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
******************************
Mobo: Asus P7P55D
CPU: Intel Core i5 750 2.6GHz (overclocked to 3.3GHz)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 Gigabyte Windforce 2GB 3X OC GDDR5
PSU: XFX ProSeries 850w Core Edition Full Wired Bronze (80+)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4GB 1666Mhz DDR3
HDD: 1TB SataII 7200rpm
SSD: Samsung 840 Evo 120GB
Cooler: CoolerMaster something

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Fireking124
Senior Member
576
05-13-2016, 04:08 PM
#2
Zero RAM Interference.
Top budget cooler available.
Image source: techpowerup.com
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cool...l=&start=3
Review by hitechlegion
[video link] Simple setup demonstration available
Excellent Compatibility
No RAM Interference
Designed to maximize compatibility, the H7 features an asymmetric slanted heatpipe design that keeps the heatsink away from the RAM area. This ensures ideal performance with both Intel 115X and AMD platforms, even when paired with tall heat spreaders.
Image from...
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Fireking124
05-13-2016, 04:08 PM #2

Zero RAM Interference.
Top budget cooler available.
Image source: techpowerup.com
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cool...l=&start=3
Review by hitechlegion
[video link] Simple setup demonstration available
Excellent Compatibility
No RAM Interference
Designed to maximize compatibility, the H7 features an asymmetric slanted heatpipe design that keeps the heatsink away from the RAM area. This ensures ideal performance with both Intel 115X and AMD platforms, even when paired with tall heat spreaders.
Image from...

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mccoop03
Posting Freak
910
05-18-2016, 05:51 PM
#3
Look for the CRYORIG H7.
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mccoop03
05-18-2016, 05:51 PM #3

Look for the CRYORIG H7.

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Bessily
Junior Member
43
05-18-2016, 07:09 PM
#4
Yeah, I saw some shops offering it for under 40 euros. Do you think it can handle your new CPU when overclocked at full speed?
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Bessily
05-18-2016, 07:09 PM #4

Yeah, I saw some shops offering it for under 40 euros. Do you think it can handle your new CPU when overclocked at full speed?

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pooh_bear6
Member
192
05-18-2016, 11:42 PM
#5
It's superior to the EVO and ideal for mild overclocking.
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pooh_bear6
05-18-2016, 11:42 PM #5

It's superior to the EVO and ideal for mild overclocking.

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Captin_sponge
Member
175
05-19-2016, 04:46 AM
#6
Thanks for your help, mate. I wanted to ask another question.
I've heard that some CPU air coolers are too large and might block DIMM slots for RAM. Will I face a similar issue? As I mentioned, my motherboard is an ASUS Z170 Pro with Kingston Hyper X RAM. What do you think?
Also, if anyone else wants to share their thoughts so we can get more opinions, I'd really appreciate it.
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Captin_sponge
05-19-2016, 04:46 AM #6

Thanks for your help, mate. I wanted to ask another question.
I've heard that some CPU air coolers are too large and might block DIMM slots for RAM. Will I face a similar issue? As I mentioned, my motherboard is an ASUS Z170 Pro with Kingston Hyper X RAM. What do you think?
Also, if anyone else wants to share their thoughts so we can get more opinions, I'd really appreciate it.

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Supermannen00
Member
115
05-19-2016, 04:58 AM
#7
Zero RAM Interference.
Top budget cooler available.
Image source: techpowerup.com
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cool...l=&start=3
Hitechlegion review
[video link]
Simple setup guide provided
Excellent compatibility features
No RAM interference detected
Designed with asymmetric slanted heatpipe design to keep the heatsink away from RAM areas, ensuring ideal performance with tall heat spreaders on both Intel 115X and AMD systems.
Image source: proclockers.com
[video link]
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Supermannen00
05-19-2016, 04:58 AM #7

Zero RAM Interference.
Top budget cooler available.
Image source: techpowerup.com
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cool...l=&start=3
Hitechlegion review
[video link]
Simple setup guide provided
Excellent compatibility features
No RAM interference detected
Designed with asymmetric slanted heatpipe design to keep the heatsink away from RAM areas, ensuring ideal performance with tall heat spreaders on both Intel 115X and AMD systems.
Image source: proclockers.com
[video link]

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Jarzzermann
Posting Freak
788
05-19-2016, 09:40 AM
#8
LoL, yeah, I wasn't expecting that.
Thanks for taking the time!
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Jarzzermann
05-19-2016, 09:40 AM #8

LoL, yeah, I wasn't expecting that.
Thanks for taking the time!