need cooler recommendations

tezer68
Member

183

11-07-2016, 09:17 PM

I own an i7 990x with a 130 watt TDP. It's currently cooled by a Hyper 212, but it struggles to keep the CPU below 84°C during heavy use. I'm looking for reliable air coolers compatible with socket 1366 that cost less than $60.

tezer68

11-07-2016, 09:17 PM #1

Teksanity
Member

11-15-2016, 07:30 PM

You'll need to understand your case requirements for CPU cooler height compatibility.
The Scythe Fuma offers a compact 120mm fan design with dual towers and is budget-friendly, making it suitable for most cases. For larger cases, the Mugen 5 provides a slightly improved option.
CPU Cooler options include:
- Scythe - FUMA Rev.B 79 CFM ($46.99 @ Amazon)
- Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM ($52.29 @ OutletPC)

Teksanity

11-15-2016, 07:30 PM #2

Lebt007
Member

11-16-2016, 03:00 AM

volkgren :
Needs to understand your situation regarding CPU cooler height compatibility.
*The Scythe Fuma works well with most cases due to its compact 120mm fan design, dual-tower setup, and affordable price. For larger cases, the Mugen 5 offers a slightly improved fit.
CPU Cooler:*
Scythe - FUMA Rev.B 79 CFM CPU Cooler
($46.99 @ Amazon)
Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($52.29 @ OutletPC)
It's suitable for S340 models.

Lebt007

11-16-2016, 03:00 AM #3

EMANKILLER12
Member

167

11-17-2016, 04:04 AM

You can opt for the cooler I suggested. It has a maximum height of 160mm, which matches the Hyper 212's dimensions.

EMANKILLER12

11-17-2016, 04:04 AM #4

You can opt for the cooler I suggested. It has a maximum height of 160mm, which matches the Hyper 212's dimensions.

Alyccke
Junior Member

11-17-2016, 08:25 AM

volkgren :
Needs to understand your case for CPU cooler height compatibility.
*The Scythe Fuma works well with most cases due to its shorter 120mm fan design, dual-tower setup, and affordable price. For larger cases, the Mugen 5 offers a slightly better fit.
CPU Cooler options:*
Scythe - FUMA Rev.B 79 CFM CPU Cooler
($46.99 @ Amazon)
Scythe - Mugen 5 Rev. B 51.17 CFM CPU Cooler
($52.29 @ OutletPC)
I was considering a hyper 612 but haven’t found suitable mounting hardware, and I’m unsure if it would clear my RAM.

Alyccke

11-17-2016, 08:25 AM #5

TGSRicky
Junior Member

11-18-2016, 02:02 PM

The hyper 612 measures 161mm in height. It's uncertain whether it will fit in your device. It might work, but it seems incompatible with LGA 1366.

TGSRicky

11-18-2016, 02:02 PM #6

The hyper 612 measures 161mm in height. It's uncertain whether it will fit in your device. It might work, but it seems incompatible with LGA 1366.

M4sh
Member

148

12-08-2016, 06:37 AM

The hyper 612 measures 161mm in height. Uncertain if it will fit your setup. It might work, but it seems incompatible with LGA 1366. I also have a different case, the Thermaltake Spedo.

M4sh

12-08-2016, 06:37 AM #7

The hyper 612 measures 161mm in height. Uncertain if it will fit your setup. It might work, but it seems incompatible with LGA 1366. I also have a different case, the Thermaltake Spedo.