Which is the best cooler for the CPU?

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

Air or water cooling.

CPU - 4770K

Motherboard - Maximus VI hero

Case - Haf X

MurrayA · Jan 27, 2014

Blubberykollis :

Water cooling will give you better temps but i personally use air

Have a look at the noctua air coolers, they seem to give the best temps and not bad prices

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Heatpipe-Bearing-Cooler-NH-D14/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390827882&sr=8-3&keywords=noctua+1150

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

MurrayA :

I've been looking on that Nh-d14. But I don't think it will fit, since I have Dominator platinum RAM.

MurrayA · Jan 27, 2014

Blubberykollis :

MurrayA :

I've been looking on that Nh-d14. But I don't think it will fit, since I have Dominator platinum RAM.

hmm, might be a problem, not quite sure of the dimensions of the dominator ram, If its anything like the Veangence Ram, you should be fine

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

MurrayA :

Blubberykollis :

hmm, might be a problem, not quite sure of the dimensions of the dominator ram, If its anything like the Veangence Ram, you should be fine

I think they are about the same height. I ain't sure.

MurrayA · Jan 27, 2014

Blubberykollis :

MurrayA :

I think they are about the same height. I ain't sure.

I'm sure it will be fine, The nh-d14 is about the same dimmensions as the Hyper 212 evo which clears pretty well, have a look at a few youtube videos

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

MurrayA :

Blubberykollis :

I'm sure it will be fine, The nh-d14 is about the same dimmensions as the Hyper 212 evo which clears pretty well, have a look at a few youtube videos

Alright, I can buy the fan and see if it fits. If it doesn't I just send it back.

MurrayA · Jan 27, 2014

Blubberykollis :

MurrayA :

Blubberykollis :

I'm sure it will be fine, The nh-d14 is about the same dimmensions as the Hyper 212 evo which clears pretty well, have a look at a few youtube videos

Alright, I can buy the fan and see if it fits. If it doesn't I just send it back.

yeh, good plan

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

MurrayA :

Blubberykollis :

MurrayA :

Alright, I can buy the fan and see if it fits. If it doesn't I just send it back.

yeh, good plan

Thanks a lot for your help.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

Dominator platinum RAM < Not compatible with the Noctua

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

How does it come that almost all people I ask gives me a different answers?.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

Because I own the cooler.

This is from their page (Noctua)
http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_ram_gen&products_id=34&lng=en

Manufacturer Model Compatibility
DDR3 Corsair Dominator Platinum series No
DDR3 Corsair Value-Series Yes
DDR3 Corsair Vengeance No
DDR3 Corsair Vengeance Low-Profile Yes
DDR3 Corsair Vengeance Pro series Yes
DDR3 Corsair XMS3 DHX Series No

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

So what you just said. I get different answers from people just because you own the cooler? I've met a few people who have the cooler, and they said it fits, but barely.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

54.79 mm high. < Dominator Platinum

Caution:

The NH-D14 is a big cooler that extends over the first RAM slots on most mainboards. The cooler offers sufficient clearance for all standard size memory modules, but you won’t be able to use memory modules higher than 44mm.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_ram_gen&products_id=34&lng=en

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

Remove the spreaders.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=faqs_single&faqs_id=45

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

hmm, I have owned these Dominator Platinum's since the summer. Is there any other RAM you recommend that is just as fast as they are?

2x8192 Mb
1866 Mhz.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

You can remove the Spreaders if you want to use it.

Remove the spreaders.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=faqs_single&faqs_id=45

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=faqs&step=2&products_id=34&lng=en#13

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

hmm. I guess that's a good idea. Won't they get too warm without them?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

You would have to remove the spreader and the cover.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

I would just grab some LP RAM MODULES.

Or grab a closed water loop and leave your ram looking nice.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.43 @ OutletPC)
Total: $89.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 10:13 EST-0500)

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

Don't tear apart your ram it looks sweet , get a closed water loop.

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

I rather buy new RAM then. I like the RAM because of how it looks. But I guess it's okay if I get 2 sticks of RAM that are just as fast. Do you know any?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

I have these under my Noctua.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($161.58 @ NCIX US)
Total: $161.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 10:20 EST-0500)

Blubberykollis · Jan 27, 2014

Alright, G.skill it is. Thanks a lot for your help.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 27, 2014

Your welcome , glad to assist.

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