Which Cpu Cooler Should I Buy?
Which Cpu Cooler Should I Buy?
I own an i5 6600k and intend to heavily overclock it (above 4.0ghz). I'm considering these coolers in order of price:
1. Cooler Master Hyper TX3
2. Cooler Master Hyper 212X
3. Cooler Master Seidon 120V Liquid Water Cooling System
4. Antec KUHLER H2O 650
5. Any other in this range you'd suggest
I have an i5 6600k and intend to heavily overclock it (above 4.0ghz).
I’m considering five coolers in order of price:
1. Cooler Master Hyper TX3
2. Cooler Master Hyper 212X
3. Cooler Master Seidon 120V Liquid Water Cooling System
4. Antec KUHLER H2O 650 Water/Liquid CPU Cooler
5. Any cooler in this price range you’d suggest
For optimal overclocking, water cooling is recommended. As far as I know, the difference between the Antec and the Cooler Master models isn’t significant, so I’d choose the Cooler Master option because it looks better.
I increased my 5820K's overclock to 4.5G using a Hyper 212 EVO. The CPU temperature stayed below 80℃, and it consumed about 150 watts during the peak. In my view, you don't really need to worry about coolers or liquid cooling—these seem unnecessary.
For water cooling options it's tough to surpass the H100 and H100i. However, before you install any aftermarket cooler on a Skylake CPU, consider the risks—Intel's recent choices with Skylake and aftermarket coolers can cause damage, like breaking the processor or motherboard. It might be wise to wait until Intel addresses these issues or provides clearer guidance on which coolers are safe.
For water cooling options, the H100 and H100i are hard to beat. However, before installing any aftermarket cooler on a Skylake CPU that has been damaged by these coolers, it's best to wait. Intel's recent choices in build quality and aftermarket compatibility can cause stress on the processors or motherboards, potentially causing failure. It might be wise to wait for Intel to address this issue or for more details on which coolers are safe to use.
For water cooling options, it's tough to surpass the H100 and H100i. However, before you install any aftermarket cooler on a Skylake CPU that's been damaged by such devices, consider this: Intel has reduced the quality of their build with Skylake, and aftermarket coolers can sometimes cause excessive stress, potentially damaging the processor or motherboard. It might be wise to wait until Intel addresses this issue or provides clearer guidance on which coolers are safe.
The situation is particularly serious with Scythe, as their problems are imminent and fixes are expected soon. The issue arises mainly during movement, not when the system is idle.
Overall, mounting any aftermarket cooler requires extra caution since Skylake processors are more delicate than earlier models.