Best CPU Cooler?

ThePugSniper · May 9, 2014

Don't really have a budget but I was wondering what the best CPU cooler is. I'm a first time builder so I don't know if liquid would be good for me but if you think it's easy enough I'll give it a shot. I will overclock for the i7 4770k.

jimthenagual · May 9, 2014

Be best if you first decide if you want to go air cooling or (closed loop) liquid. I've used both for different reasons.

I would go liquid if:
-you have a side window and aesthetics is important to you. For me, I really like the look of the liquid cooling solutions over the big air coolers.
-you are doing a mini-ITX build and want to overclock.

I would go air if
-you don't have a side window and/or if aesthetics don't matter to you.

There are some decent looking air coolers out there, and a lot of what I am saying is just based on personal preference.

If you want to go air, look at Noctua's lineup (nh-d14 for example). Arguably the best on the market.

If you don't have a budget, and you really want to take the plunge, open loop liquid cooling is a whole different ballgame, and would take a lot of homework before you'd want to dig in. Here is the watercooling sticky to give you an idea

ThePugSniper · May 9, 2014

jimthenagual :

I think I'd be willing to get a windowed for the cool look of liquid cooling but do you think it's simple enough for a first time builder?

Dark Lord of Tech · May 9, 2014

What case will you be using?

damric · May 9, 2014

Besides D14 ^^ I think the D15 is out now. There's the Silver Arrow, Phanteks, megalahelms, and my favorite the TPC-812

ThePugSniper · May 9, 2014

I'm liking the NZXT phantom 410 red

Dark Lord of Tech · May 9, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $224.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-09 22:24 EDT-0400)

jimthenagual · May 9, 2014

ThePugSniper :

The closed loop liquid cooling packages are pretty basic to set up. The H100i is one that I have used in the past. It will depend on what case you have as this will determine what cooler would fit.

ThePugSniper · May 9, 2014

Ohh it'd look nice with that case thanks

ThePugSniper · May 9, 2014

Thanks everyone I think I'm gonna try the h100i

Dark Lord of Tech · May 9, 2014

I have the Deepcool Gamer ASSASSIN COOLER on my HERO.

jimthenagual · May 9, 2014

ThePugSniper :

The H100i would also fit in this case, but I'm a big fan of corsair as well. The one linked above is a great case.

ThePugSniper · May 9, 2014

https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/
Ok that's what the final build looks like any suggestions?

Dark Lord of Tech · May 9, 2014

The link isn't valid.

ThePugSniper · May 9, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3H6Ri
How bout now?

Dark Lord of Tech · May 9, 2014

Very nice build .

ThePugSniper · May 9, 2014

Thanks once I watch some more videos I'll be able to buy and start

Dark Lord of Tech · May 9, 2014

Sounds great post pics , when build is completed.

ThePugSniper · May 9, 2014

Will do.

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