Top cooler for boosting I5 4690K to 4-4.5 ghz
Top cooler for boosting I5 4690K to 4-4.5 ghz
Searching for air coolers suitable for your i5 4690k. Also thinking about the Noctua Dhd15 and Hyper 212 Evo, wanting to know their performance gap.
After using Sniper Elite 4 for some time, I noticed my 4690K running at 4.3GHz and my 212 Evo with an extra fan. The temperature changes seem to be normal without any voltage adjustments or other modifications. Would you know if a stress test could be performed and the temperatures recorded afterward? That would be very helpful.
This review applies to another cooler but highlights the contrast between the CM 212 and DH15 in a 4770K @4.2 setting.
A higher overclock performance would favor the DH15, while other solid choices include the be quiet Dark Rock 3 (or Pro) or Cryorig R1, which may look better if appearance is important.
The D15 will easily surpass the 212 EVO, it's hard to imagine how close you can get to 4.5 with a 212 EVO, but you should be able to reach 4 on both and I think 4.5 won't be too challenging for the D15. HOWEVER, you'll need a substantial case. What kind of case are you planning to use?
Justiceinacan :
The D15 will take the 212 EVO by storm, it's hard to imagine reaching 4.5 with a 212 EVO, but you should be able to land on 4 on both sides and I think 4.5 won't be too tough for the D15. BUT, you'll need a substantial case. What is your case?
I own the Corsair Air Carbide 240.
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/carbide-ser...tx-pc-case
Yikes, this setup only fits up to 120mm. The top choice would be a 120mm or 240mm AIO—240 offers better performance but costs around $100. A 120mm unit should still work for decent overclocks.
Corsair H60 and H100i are both good options. I own the H60, which performs well for me. I'm not sure how older CORE series chips handle overclocking, but it seems unlikely you'll hit 4.0 without issues. Also, make sure you're using Z87 or Z97—those are required for overclocking.
I own a 4770K/Z97 equipped with a H100i, and it reached overclocks near 4.4ghz (4.5ghz felt a bit too hot for me, though staying within safe temperatures around 77°C). At least 4.2-4.3 should be achievable. It's also important to mention that I swapped the original fans on the H100i for Corsair 120mm High Performance models, which cool more efficiently but are noticeably louder. If you decide to replace them, it's best to stick with the stock units or opt for quieter alternatives.
I have a 4770K/Z97 with a H100i, it runs overclocked to about 4.4ghz (4.5ghz was a bit too hot for me but still within safe limits around 77C). At least 4.2-4.3 should be achievable. It's also worth mentioning that I swapped the stock fans on the H100i for Corsair 120mm High Performance models, which cool a bit better but are quite noisy. If you replace them, it's best to stick with the original or opt for quieter options. Agreed. My 4690K has been successfully overclocked to 4.2GHz using an 212 Evo. I don't remember the temperatures well, and this was done with a simple ratio adjustment. Nothing is certain with silicon.
After playing Sniper Elite 4 for some time, my 4690K runs at 4.3GHz and my 212 Evo has an additional fan. The adjustment was straightforward without changing voltage or anything else. Would you know if it's possible to run a stress test and share the temperatures afterward? That would be really helpful.