What CPU cooler should I get?

RandomFlyingPig · Dec 26, 2013

I was wondering which one of these I should get for my FX 8320, both similar price but I was wondering which one was better.

cooler master hyper 212 evo
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Master-Hyper-212-120mm/dp/B0068OI7T8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388097748&sr=8-1&keywords=cooler+master+hyper+212+evo

cooler master 412s
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00634R3L6/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=computers

suggest anymore around the similar price if there is one better I should get.

Thanks.

amboyscout · Dec 26, 2013

Zalman CNPS9500A-LED Ball Bearing CPU Cooler
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/zalman-cpu-cooler-cnps9500aled

Onus · Dec 26, 2013

Neither. You're paying for a name. I use and recommend the Xigmatek Gaia over the more often parroted but slightly inferior Hyper212 EVO:
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/07/07/review-xigmatek-gaia-sd1283/7/
http://www.techreaction.net/2011/11/27/review-cooler-master-hyper-212-plus/4/

Unlike the Hyper212 EVO (ignore the URL; it IS the EVO they tested), the Gaia never throttled, although it wasn't always the coolest depending on the fan used. Both got awards, but the Gaia is usually cheaper as well, making it the better choice.
NZXT also has a new 120mm tower-style cooler that is cheaper than either of those, but likely to offer similar cooling.

RandomFlyingPig · Dec 26, 2013

i have looked at both of yours but I can't find any where where I could buy these from. It would be helpful if you could post some UK links.

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