CPU cooling for my Haswell - take two after stolen UPS package

thebig

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So some punk decided to steal my UPS package containing my final component for my gaming build...my Corsair H100i. It got me thinking about whether I should buy a replacement one or switch it up to say an NZXT Kraken x60. I have a 4770k that I plan to hopefully overclock to 4.4 - 4.5 mhz. I realize that some forum members swear by air coolers but I don't think they are for me. Conversely, this is my first gaming pc build and I'd rather not attempt a custom water cooling solution.

My question is what do you guys (and girls) think a great CPU cooler? Stick with the H100i? Get an NXZT Kraken x60? Other suggestions?

My build:
msi g45
4770k
16 mb G.skills Ripjaws X
EVGA 780
NZXT full atx phantom case
 
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You can see here, that...

gustafangus

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You can see here, that the X60 is a bit better:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6530/closing-the-loop-contained-liquidcoolers-from-corsair-and-nzxt-compared/5

If you're ever going to buy another 780 get a custom Water loop. I have a H100i, but have a custom water loop for my 7970's because they overheat if not. With a single GPU, though, you won't need that.

Good luck
 
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