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Picking an i7 4790k Cooler

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October 10, 2014 8:40:41 PM

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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October 10, 2014 9:07:55 PM

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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October 11, 2014 2:03:30 PM

BradleyJames said:
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

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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October 11, 2014 4:37:54 PM

glad i could help
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