Picking an i7 4790k Cooler

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Zhycallister

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Hello there everyone, I've been doing some research on cooling options after recently upgrading my desktop's motherboard and processing unit. After doing a lot of reading and gathering of different opinions, I thought I'd finally ask for myself. I'm not overly experienced in choosing third party coolers since previous processors did just fine, but I think I've come to a safe conclusion that the Corsair H80i and the Hyper 212 Evo are relatively good products, based off reviews and several forums. My real conundrum is picking, so here's my question!

Liquid or air?

I've read that it really comes down to a matter of preference. I have the money to pick either, but I'd like to choose a good option that will keep temperatures low (Stock scares me.) I'm currently running at about 4Ghz right now, but I may overclock at the future, perhaps only to 4.5 or so.

Aside from that, the only other thing concerning me is my case. I'm currently using a midtower Thermaltake V3 Black Edition. The only fan slot currently in use is the back exhaust. (120mm fan)

Specifications:

Processor: i7 4790k
Motherboard: AsRock Z97 Extreme6
Case: Thermaltake V3 Black Edition

Responses are greatly valued!
 
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if you dont plan on overclocking, go with the 212 evo, it will lower temps to an acceptable range. Intel stock cooler for the 4790k is terrible. If you do plan on overclocking in the ffuture, definately go with the liquid cooler.

Now, i really like corsair, i have a corsair case, fans, ram and psu. I had an h100i and it was absolute garbage. the stock mounting hardware didnt put enough pressure on my cpu, i had to replace the standoffs that came with it with motherboard standoffs and screws to get better pressure on the cpu.

The Corsair link software is terrible, always crashing, and on an h80i i mounted for a buddy, the fans stoped showing up in the software and the pump stopped working properly after firmware update. I...
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if you dont plan on overclocking, go with the 212 evo, it will lower temps to an acceptable range. Intel stock cooler for the 4790k is terrible. If you do plan on overclocking in the ffuture, definately go with the liquid cooler.

Now, i really like corsair, i have a corsair case, fans, ram and psu. I had an h100i and it was absolute garbage. the stock mounting hardware didnt put enough pressure on my cpu, i had to replace the standoffs that came with it with motherboard standoffs and screws to get better pressure on the cpu.

The Corsair link software is terrible, always crashing, and on an h80i i mounted for a buddy, the fans stoped showing up in the software and the pump stopped working properly after firmware update. I ended up having to return it.

I switched from the h100i to a cooler master nepton 280l and am super happy with it. i

I have a few buddies that have issues with it as well. IMO, stay clear of them. i would choose a different h20.

I read in Maximum Pc magazine recently that the recommend that if you r gonna spend $40 or less go with an air cooler, over $40 get liquid
 
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Thank you for the reply, Bradley. Until I believe I have the need to overclock, I'll go with the 212 Evo. That's what I was leaning toward anyway!
 
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Hi Zhycallister..

I'm having the same issues needing a sufficient cooler for my CPU. How has the 212 evo handled? I recently made the jump for my gfx card from GTX 560 to a GTX 970 and I reckon its the added 'workflow' forcing increased load on my CPU thus increasing the temps (especially for the likes of GTA V). Since my GFX card update my temps have been around 90 degs C when playing. Even playing Dying Light is kicking up the temps.

If you could let me know how the 212 evo has handled in performance as soon as you can.

Thanks
 
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what cpu do you have



 
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I can recommend the Phanteks TC-12DX if you want to step up from the 212 evo, but dont want to go into the high end stuff. Its a brilliant cooler (handled my 2500k @ 4.7Ghz), I only changed to the H105 because I bought a case with a window and prefered the look of the AIO, but the H105 is considerably more expensive.

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I have the Intel i7 4790k.
 
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I have just purchased a H80i GT mind. Despite the sounds of a jet engine (which I actually don't mind since I run my sound through an old guitar amp I have) it so far has done the job.

Only had it fitted today. So far so good.

Under 100% burn/stress it sits comfortably at 60 deg c and playing the likes of GTA V, no hotter than 55.
 
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I think AIO kits are overrated in some cases. Im running a 5820k @4.5ghz with a Noctua u14s. GTAV runs at 50c while running around playing it as an example. couldn't be happier with it. If it can cool down a 2011 CPU I think it can handle a lot of people systems over an AIO setup. Might be ugly but it does a hell of a good job.
 
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I was actually looking at systems like the Noctua systems and Cryorig's similar set up. But the I managed to haggle the h80i GT for £70, which isn't awful. I did purchase at the same time the Noctua NF A14 for a top case exhaust, and despite being relatively loud, I'm not all that bothered - it shifts soooo much air. But aye given the choice I wouldve preferred air cooling (better reliability - and not worrying about a potential leak is always nice) but when I'd asked in forums previously, I never got a proper answer if one at all. So I went with my gut.

 
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The H80i will do the job fine.

You can run the NF A14 at lower speed and still get good performance if you want it quieter. Noctua usually include low noise adapters which run the fan at a lower voltage.
 
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