Need Advice on Aftermarket Cooling Solutions

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plutoclacks

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Hey everyone!
I'm overclocking my processor (for the first time) sometime soon. Here are my specs:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz stock
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 2 x 4GB DDR3-1600
Storage: Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7790 1GB
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 Mid Tower
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W ATX12V (80+, modular, active PFC)

I am planning on overclocking to maybe 4 GHz? If I do, what sort of aftermarket cooling solutions do you guys think I will need (as much as I'd like, I don't really want to get into water cooling or any of that good stuff ;) )? Also, will I need a better PSU?

Thanks for your help!
pluto
 
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rwayne

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I used to be in to really big 120mm fan heatsinks but over the years I have found them to be too bulky consuming a lot of real estate inside my case.

If I was going to get one today I think I would go with a self contained water cooling unit like the Corsair H60.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181030

It is totally factory sealed so you won't have to worry about cutting the hose length or messing with any of the other stuff that you have to with traditional water cooling units.
 
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Intel God

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I've tested the stock cooler on a 4770K to 4.2Ghz without much of a problem. If you want just use the stock one for 4Ghz.

The stock cooler is great with under stock volts. Once you start pushing 1.2v it starts getting warm
 
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