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Best cooler for overclocking

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September 29, 2014 8:56:41 AM

Hello!
I am looking for a good fan thay would allow me to cool an overclocked processor (intel i7 4790 lga: 1150).
I have already seen the Noctua fans but i would like it to have a nice looking design. Noctua is to... Unique! Hahaha

Thanks for your help!

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a b K Overclocking
September 29, 2014 9:07:34 AM

The best air cooler is the Noctua D15, for slightly better temps would be an all in one cooler, and the best without going crazy would be a custom water loop.

Your next move after that would be peltier, LN2, or a cascade cooler.
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a c 337 K Overclocking
September 29, 2014 9:55:29 AM

You are asking a tricky question that only you can really answer.

"Best" cooler is quite subjective as there doesn't seem to be any range in which to respond without responding about all. The decision to choose a cooler needs to be made based on your own ability of overclocking and hardware choice.

Budget is almost always the biggest holdup on any build. Decent air coolers can be had for $30+. Decent AIO closed loop coolers can be had $60-$125. Decent entry-level watercooling loops start around $135. Custom watercooling will run you closer to $180+ for a CPU only loop.

Also, 'overclocking to what'? and 'how good are you at overclocking; BIOS settings or using some GUI tool to change a slider bar'? Almost everyone that does not overclock fails to identify that overclocking isn't necessarily limited on your cooling solution, but more directly limited on your chosen hardware and personal ability and knowledge of HOW to overclock. A good cooler can give you a few extra hundred MHz, but if you don't have hardware stability and know-how, the 'BEST' cooler is the least of your worries.
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September 29, 2014 10:02:27 AM

Well. Your answe rmade me thought a lot! Nice answer!
I have never overlocked a system but would like to when i build mye next computer, i had heard that overlocking produces larges mounts of heat and that it needs a very good CPU cooler. That's why i was asking this question.
I had been thinking of the cascade and water cooling before but was a bit confused because of the price.
I'll try and investigate a bit about overlocking.
For a new man in all this: what would you recommend me? i can guess that something not very professional :p 
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September 29, 2014 10:04:40 AM

As it doesn't let me to edit the answer:
Well just saw what is cascade cooling... too much hahaha
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a c 337 K Overclocking
September 29, 2014 10:10:58 AM

I think you should start learning the ins and outs of overclocking, first. Ultimately, this is going to be your biggest hurdle, but you will encounter additional heat, of course, but if this is your first venture, your overclocking ability is going to limit things. I would just go with whatever cooler you find that suits your needs and budget. Obviously, the Noctua is very good and would help, but this depends on your budget.
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a c 163 K Overclocking
September 29, 2014 10:35:25 AM

Have a look at this one: http://www.phanteks.com/ph-tc14pe.html

It cools as good as the Noctua NH D14 and has multiple color choices.

Yogi
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September 29, 2014 12:24:04 PM

Yes, i will try to learn as much as i can for overclocking and then choose the fan.
As you said, i can start with something low. I have seen the phanteks and looks very good! I may choose that one (even though its very good and expensive) so in a future if i know overlocking well, i dont have to change it and all those problems.

PD: i am beginning to get motivated in my english classes, as you have used words that i have just seen ;) 

Thanks so much to everyone!
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