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RhammRhinoo

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Hey guys! Should I get the AMD FX 8350 or the i5 3570K?
If I should get the 3570k the would the Hyper 212 Evo be good enough to cool it when overclocked to 4.5ghz?
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I say it's good enough for 4.2 - 4.3GHZ i don't think it can handle 4.5GHZ at least not for me it didn't you'll want something like the NH-D14 or Phanteks PH-TC14PE for that.
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Core i5 3570k it’s just about the best processor you can get for the money today. With plenty of performance, top notch overclocking capability and enough horsepower to run any game you throw at it, the choice is a no brainer.

Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo

$35 cooler that will work magic. Seriously though, at this price, there’s no cooler out there can that beat this thing.
 
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RhammRhinoo

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Thanks, but will I it be able to cool the i5 at 4.5ghz? :)
 
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RhammRhinoo

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Its funny if you say that and your name is 'AMDRadeonHD'! :D
 
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I say it's good enough for 4.2 - 4.3GHZ i don't think it can handle 4.5GHZ at least not for me it didn't you'll want something like the NH-D14 or Phanteks PH-TC14PE for that.
 
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I managed to get a 4.5 overclock with a Corsair H55 alongside a Corsair 500R case (which has great airflow). Keep in mind that cooling is going to be the most personal aspect of any PC build. It is heavily influenced by ambient temperatures, so if you live in Texas and have 110 degree days and no AC, your cooler will not perform nearly as well. Furthermore, certain cases do a much better job with airflow; the most basic being big cases versus smaller cases.

I went with the H55 because as a liquid cooler it puts much less strain on the motherboard, is noticeably smaller when compared to other CPU liquid coolers so case space was less of a concern, and has no software or firmware to worry about (which I think still needs time to mature). It is competitively priced versus the NH D14.
 
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