Which CPU cooler?

Phrosen · Dec 26, 2013

Hello.

I am still thinking about what new parts to get for my computer. The ones I want advice on in this thread are the following:

Casing: Fractal Design R4
CPU: Intel i7 4770k

Now, which cooler should I get of these two:

Corsair H100i
Corsair H80i

My plan was to attach the radiator to the ceiling of the casing, but I'm not sure if the ceiling has room for the H100i. I am also unsure if I will need the H100i at all, since I will not be doing any manual overclocking.

What are your thoughts?
Thanks in advance.

Scottland567 · Dec 26, 2013

Definitely the H80i if your not manually overclocking, but no less, the performance drops off if you get lower than the H80i, it will fit at the top of your case as it has 2 120mm fan spaces, you may have to take one of the fans off your h80i but that will be no problem if your not manually overclocking. Also I would not recommend water cooling for this setup, if you prefer the small size of the water cooling block then you should definitely get it but you would easily be able to manually overclock your cpu to 4ghz with air cooling so I would save yourself some money.

Nuclear101 · Dec 26, 2013

The H100i is for high overclocks of at least 4.5GHz to 4.7, as it requires 2x120mm of fan space. If you aren't adjusting voltages too significantly, the H80i will fit in any fan port that is 120mm. For air cooling, I would go with a CM Hyper 212 EVO for light-medium overclocks and the Noctua NH-D14 for medium-heavy overclocks.

Conclusion:
H100i- Highest overclocks (not recommended)
H80i- Medium overclocks (highly recommended)
NH-D14- Medium overclocks (less recommended)
CM Hyper 212 EVO- Low-medium overclocks (only recommended for budget)

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