First Build Best Cooling Solution? Really need help!! i7 4770k w/GTX 780 Possible Overclock to 4.2 GHz

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BugsytheBlack

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Hey Guys,

SO I REALLY need help with a decision here. I'm building my computer and have all of the necessary components except for what my cooling system will be. Some of the questions I need answered are the following:

Water or Air Cooled?
Best Air Cooling System?
Best Water Cooling System?

My Budget is around $100. I'm looking more for overall performance but would like it to be a bit on the quieter side. I want my setup to run nice and cool without breaching any type of temp comfort zone. The main components I have going in to my rig are listed below. (my apologies if most of it is pointless to list. It's my first build)

Cooler Master HAF X Windowed Case

i7 4770K CPU

EVGA 03G-P4-2784-KR GTX 780 Stock Clock at 967MHz Video card

Asus MAXIMUS VI FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

32GB (4x8) G. Skill Trident 1600 RAM

SeaSonic 860W ATX12V / EPS12V PSU

I plan to do a little overclocking on my CPU but most likely won't go over 4.2 GHz

I'm going to be making my purchase in the next week and really just want to know what my overall best option is for cooling my CPU. Any and all help is appreciated. Thank you!






 
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JackNaylorPE
The Maximus VI Formula begs for something like the CM Eisberg 240L prestige as a minimum. Before labor Day it was $129....now newegg has it for $179

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103184

You can "open the loop" and use it to also cool the MoBo VRM / MOFSETS as is shown in this gorgeous build. (two loops...one uses 240 L for CPU and MoBo, other uses reservoir, pump, etc for GFX cards)

http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?33364-Maximus-VI-Formula-Show-Casemod-MbK

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For $100, you best bet is a Phantek's PH-TC14-PE air coolers.... I wouldn't even look at any of the ALC coolers ..... way way too noisy....and only the...
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The Maximus VI Formula begs for something like the CM Eisberg 240L prestige as a minimum. Before labor Day it was $129....now newegg has it for $179

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103184

You can "open the loop" and use it to also cool the MoBo VRM / MOFSETS as is shown in this gorgeous build. (two loops...one uses 240 L for CPU and MoBo, other uses reservoir, pump, etc for GFX cards)

http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?33364-Maximus-VI-Formula-Show-Casemod-MbK

DSC01914.jpg.html


For $100, you best bet is a Phantek's PH-TC14-PE air coolers.... I wouldn't even look at any of the ALC coolers ..... way way too noisy....and only the H1xx competes with the Phanteks (or Silver Arrow / Noctua DH-14)

Skip to 2:00 minute mark in video below
http://martinsliquidlab.org/2013/03/12/swiftech-h220-vs-corsair-h100i-noise-testing/

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011

Swiftech 220 is another option but again well over double ya budget
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14569/ex-wat-185/Swiftech_H20-220_EDGE_HD_Series_Liquid_Cooling_Kit_-_Black_CPU_Block_Universal_Mount.html



 
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Shane Claflin

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I agree with Jack, the maximus VI formula is already setup for a liquid solution. Unfortunately, a good liquid solution is over your proposed budget. Phanteks is the best performing air solution for these haswell cores so far.
 
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