Best Liquid CPU Cooler for i5-3570k in HAF X Case

zAustin · Apr 28, 2014

I'm looking for a Liquid CPU Cooler for my i5-3570k to be OC'd up to at least 4.6GHz at around 40-50C under heavy load, and as low as possible when idle. Currently, it's being cooled by the Cooler Master T4 (smaller version of the Hyper 212) @ 4.2GHz running around 60-70C, 35-45C idle. I've never done Liquid Cooling, but the closed loop setups look incredibly easy and well worth it. I've seen a lot of Corsair H100i's in the HAF X (top mounted) in particular, but if there are better recommendations, I'd like to hear from you guys.

toddybody · Apr 28, 2014

zAustin :

There are a few alternatives to the Corsair H line...but theyre pretty much scale to RAD/FAN size. I'd recommend the H100i, fantastic cooler.

PS: I have an H60 (with push config) with my 3570K...even with a H100i, I think 50C is going to be hard to achieve under load.

RobCrezz · Apr 28, 2014

My 2500k is currently at 4.7 and hits 55'c full load using a Corsair H105 (I run the fans on a silent PWM profile though). Ivy is a little hotter I think, but I think your temperature requirements are quite optimistic for any cooler short of a proper water cooling loop.

DanKem06 · Apr 28, 2014

You are right about closed loop systems being easy and worth it. Just upgraded from the T4 to the Antec H20. I'm amazed, I was looking at the Corsair 80i/100i, but they were sold out. Also getting a single fan radiator seems like a better choice in case you decide to get another one for your GPU/RAM, just saves space. I'm never going to use air cooling again. If you do nothing but OC, then get the 100i or better.

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