Which CPU cooler is the best?!?
Which CPU cooler is the best?!?
Hey there!
I'm looking to boost my i5 4690k to 4.2 or above.
Which cooler would work best? I'm open to options under $80.
Cryorig H5 Ultimate
Corsair H60 (Water Cooling)
Hyper 212 EVO
If you have another idea, just let me know—avoid the Noctua Nhd14/15 since they won't fit my case, and don’t suggest the NZXT S340.
Thanks!
May our frame rates be high and our temps stay low.
The H5 comes first, followed by the 212 EVO, then the H60 (ranked highest). The H60 is considered a waste of money and loud, while the air coolers available are more effective for cooling. Even an H7 from Dryorig seems less appealing.
In terms of value, the 212 evo performs well. Test the evo with overclocking and check your temperatures; in the worst case, you might spend 25 dollars, get a refund, and switch to the H5. Even without a refund, if you purchase the h5 and the evo stays under 80 dollars, your overall budget remains reasonable.
Sure, I thought the H5 would be a better choice since I've heard the 212 EVO doesn't perform as well in temperature resistance compared to the H5. Thanks!