Best overall cpu cooler under $150

Nightman · Jun 17, 2014

I've started buying components for my build, but the one thing I can't decide on is what cooler to use for my 4690k. I'm looking to overclock as much as possible (I'd love to hit 5ghz, but that's probably unlikely, even with the improved TIM.) I'm open to AIO coolers and custom loops, and I would go with an air cooler if it were significantly better, but I'd have to change my ram, and the idea of that heavy thing dangling off the motherboard during transport kind of scares me. Noise isn't too much of an issue, as I have headphones for gaming, but I would like it to be fairly quiet when the cpu is only under a light load. I'm considering the corsair h110 because of its big radiator, as well as the swiftech h220 because I've heard that it has a superior pump and radiator to other AIO coolers. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Blaise170 · Jun 17, 2014

Don't buy a CLC like the Corsair H110. If you get watercooling, go with an AIO cooler like the Swiftech H2O-220. If I were to recommend the best cooler under $150 though (the 220 is around $250 most places I've seen), I'd suggest either of these.

Cryorig R1 Ultimate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF1H68938
Noctua NH-D15: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608045

Nightman · Jun 18, 2014

Blaise170 :

So can I not get a food liquid cooler for around $150? Wouldn't something like this outperform an air cooler?

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/21235/ex-wat-270/XSPC_Raystorm_750_EX240_Universal_CPU_Water_Cooling_Kit_New_Rev_4_Pump_Included_w_Free_Dead-Water.html?tl=g30c321s1310

Blaise170 · Jun 18, 2014

Nightman :

If you don't mind doing custom water, yes that is better. My statement was about closed loop coolers as they are not as good as top air coolers and are actually much worse in some instances.

Nightman · Jun 18, 2014

Blaise170 :

No, I don't mind. I think it would be fun to set up my own cooling system. So would you say that XSPC kit is the best I can get for $150 then? Or do you know of another one that would be better?

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