Watercooling my I5-4690K?

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PowerGamer1

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So I'm using an I5 4690K 3.5Ghz since July 2014.
The stock cooler form Intel is just terrible for gaming. The CPU hits 60-70c in a few seconds and i'm not able to play modded Skyrim or FarCry 3 and Crysis because of the high temps.
So i'm saving money ( I'm 15 years old, its kind of hard to save a lot of money ). I was planing to buy a Corsair H60 but after a lot of research I found out that it would be OK but not enough for what I wanted.
Then I thought to buy an air cooler for 50-60 euros but these things are damn huge and would make the case look ugly and even affect the airflow ( in a bad way ).
So Now I have 2 options:
Corsair H75 for 87 €
Corsair H80i for 103.90 €
I have just 20€ right now.But my dad said that he would help me a bit and give me 60-70€ too.
So should I get the H75 when I get the extra 70€ or save some more money and get the H80i?

Also i'm planing to overclock my CPU in the future ( not much, maybe get it to 4 Ghz or 4.5 )
also my case is a Corsair Carbide Series SPEC-01 ( Mid Tower ) I was planing to install the watercoolers where the rear exhaust fan is
 
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I have that case and the only way you can fit something like h100i is by mounting it in the front. But in order to do that, you would have to remove drive cage, so it's not worth it. And the noctua nh-u14s also doesn't fit, because of the narrow width of the case, maximum cooler height is 150mm. 212 evo is also too big. H80i on the other hand, should fit on the back without any problems.
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I would go for the H100i. I've seen reviews stating this case can fit a 240mm radiator, but I'm not 100% sure, so research it a bit if you plan to buy one.

Otherwise, I say look at a Noctua U-14S. It's big, but not huge. It gives good temps.

Otherwise, the H80i. The fans on it are loud, though.
 
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I recommend skipping any 120mm water coolers. They simply arent good enough for their costs.

I would grab one of 3 things, depending on availability and price.
212 EVO. Great air cooler, even better price. Cant be beat at such a low cost, and allows for some overclocking.
Next is the NH-d14/15 or similar large air coolers, Phanteks makes some good models. Overall cheaper than AIO coolers, quieter, and performs the same.
Last is the H220x, this is one of the best water coolers around, also is expandable.
 
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is the Nepton 140XL better than the H80i? Also is it fairly quiet while in load? I don't want the fans to sound like a helicopter
 
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In terms of performance it is a little better than the H80i by a few degrees at a slightly lower price point. At top fan speeds it hovers around 60db and thats with two fans in push pull config. Just barely audible while gaming around 45db.
 
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sadly I don't think my case can mount this cooler in the rear. Top no way it can fit and front I don't want to.
I will probably go with the H80i. thanks for the answer.
 
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I have that case and the only way you can fit something like h100i is by mounting it in the front. But in order to do that, you would have to remove drive cage, so it's not worth it. And the noctua nh-u14s also doesn't fit, because of the narrow width of the case, maximum cooler height is 150mm. 212 evo is also too big. H80i on the other hand, should fit on the back without any problems.
 
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Thanks! I will buy the H8oi :)
 
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