Looking for tips to keep your I7 4790K cool?
Looking for tips to keep your I7 4790K cool?
Now that you're here, you can choose any CPU cooler you prefer, and there are plenty of options available. I suggest the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO for its excellent value at around 25 USD. Alternatively, if you're looking for a liquid cooler, consider the Corsair H100i or the Corsair H115i based on your budget.
Morad Tamer:
Right now you have plenty of options for CPU coolers. You can choose whatever fits your needs. I suggest the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO—it offers good value for the price, around 25 USD. If you prefer a liquid cooler, the Corsair H100i or H115i are solid choices depending on your budget. Actually, I’m not really keen on overclocking my processor right now. Do these coolers you mentioned sound okay? I’m currently at 77 °C while gaming, and according to hwmonitor, the processor wasn’t even running at full capacity.
If yes, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is the top option for you.
Alternatively, if you prefer a liquid cooler, consider the Corsair H60 (around 65USD).
However, if you aim to overclock, it depends on your budget??
Choose the liquid kit for the CPU; a 120mm radius works well. It offers performance comparable to top air coolers on open stands, while delivering superior results in closed systems. The design efficiently removes heat from the CPU and expels it directly from the case.
Morad Tamer:
If so, the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is the top option for you.
OR if you prefer a liquid cooler, consider the Corsair H60 (around 65USD).
BUT
if you aim to overclock, the situation shifts—what is your budget?
Sorry for the delay; I haven’t received any notification in my email. As I mentioned earlier, I’m still unsure whether I should overclock or not, because I’m still a beginner with PCs (I barely managed to assemble one).
Also, I’m not certain how much temperature drop each cooler would provide. Honestly, even if they’re cheap for me, they don’t justify the cost if the final result ends up just under 70°C.
As I previously said, I’d prefer not to exceed 75 euros, though that could change if it’s worth it.
n0ns3rs:
Choose the liquid kit for the CPU, opting for 120mm radius. It offers performance comparable to top air coolers on open stands, yet excels in closed setups. It efficiently removes heat from the CPU and expels it directly from the case. Regarding durability, air coolers generally last longer and operate more quietly. Also, note that the upper section of the case, where the radiators should be installed, seems a bit unusual given its limited opening.
Farinder :
How about their durability? Wouldn't air coolers last longer and do less noise?
Also I would like to add that the upper part of the case, where the radiators of the liquid cooler should be placed, is a bit strange since it's barely open
Without good airflow case, your air cooling will be louder.
Of course air coolers are more durable in theory, but on the other hand, I have cheap TT pump running 24/7 for almost 10 years
Arctic liquid Freezer 240 is cheap enough to try the power of liquid cooling. And even if it brakes, you can fix it by adding fluid or replacing the pump.
If you can afford it, go with the kits from Switech, Alphacool, EK. They are better quality and are expandable.
there is no rule where to place your radiators, you can put them in intake config in the front or on the bottom. Or you can put them on the top or rear as exhaust. As I said, you can go with the much more compact Arctic liquid Freezer 120. I doubt you will notice the difference.
What is your case model ?
n0ns3ns3 :
Farinder :
How about their durability? Wouldn't air coolers last longer and do less noise?
Also I would like to add that the upper part of the case, where the radiators of the liquid cooler should be placed, is a bit strange since it's barely open
Without good airflow case, your air cooling will be louder.
Of course air coolers are more durable in theory, but on the other hand, I have cheap TT pump running 24/7 for almost 10 years
Arctic liquid Freezer 240 is cheap enough to try the power of liquid cooling. And even if it brakes, you can fix it by adding fluid or replacing the pump.
If you can afford it, go with the kits from Switech, Alphacool, EK. They are better quality and are expandable.
there is no rule where to place your radiators, you can put them in intake config in the front or on the bottom. Or you can put them on the top or rear as exhaust. As I said, you can go with the much more compact Arctic liquid Freezer 120. I doubt you will notice the difference.
What is your case model ?
I'm not sure how I could fix it by myself without some instructions since i'm a newbie c: . Those kits seems extremely priced, I'm running on a budget, i wasn't very clear probably. Like I sayed if it's worth the money I can pay for that, the difference in price between the 120 and 240 is less than 15 euro, which is nothing if you think for how much time one should use it.
This is exactly my case:
https://www.amazon.it/LC-Power-Pro-930W-...ds=lc+case