What is the best CPU cooler under $50?

KidCrimson21 · Mar 26, 2015

Looking for something less than $60 and will fit into a Corsair Carbide Spec-01 case. I will be using the intel i5-4690k cpu, and am planning to overclock.

ykki · Mar 26, 2015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181030&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Corsair specifically state that the Hydro H55, H60, H75, H80 will fit inside SPEC 01. All of these models are 120mm and therefore use the rear cooling fan region.

Link= http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/corsair_carbide_spec_01_review,8.html

shadows1234 · Mar 26, 2015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF1W87430&cm_re=cryorig_h5-_-9SIA4UF1W87430-_-Product
this cooler even beats the liquad coolers recommend on top

ykki · Mar 26, 2015

shadows1234 :

Max height is 150mm. The R5 is 160.

shadows1234 · Mar 26, 2015

damn that sucks it is a really good cooler but here is another http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565 at 145mm

Vici0us · Mar 26, 2015

CM Seidon 120V

KidCrimson21 · Mar 27, 2015

So which one of those would be the best choice for my build?
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kRcGD3

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($314.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($47.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.78 @ Directron)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($13.46 @ Mwave)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($13.46 @ Mwave)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm Fan ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1192.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-27 15:14 EDT-0400

ykki · Mar 27, 2015

I would find myself leaning toward the sedion.
The corsair psu is crap. You haven't bought anything have you?
This will be much better=
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.29 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($133.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.49 @ Directron)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill BLACKHAWK-BLUE ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.78 @ Directron)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: SteelSeries APEX Wired Gaming Keyboard ($69.25 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1290.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-27 21:37 EDT-0400

Cooler= http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF1H68938

KidCrimson21 · Mar 30, 2015

Why the seidon over the h60?

ykki · Mar 30, 2015

http://us.hardware.info/reviews/4363/13/20-liquid-cooling-sets-group-test-better-than-air-test-results-socket-1155-95-watts

You already have the parts for your build? If not the build that I have posted above will be much better in terms value for money..

KidCrimson21 · Mar 30, 2015

I started buying some parts over Black Friday - Christmas because of sales, and sometimes the sales were so good that I chose some worse (not much worse) parts over others. But this is my first build and I decided on the other parts earlier on so of course they aren't as good as they were 4 months ago. And I was expecting to make a few mistakes but thanks for the help anyway.

LanderSK · Apr 20, 2017

Vici0us :

Is that cooler enough to cool a i5 7600k oc ?
thanks in advance

Vici0us · Jun 9, 2017

LanderSK :

I don't see why it would have a problem. It's a closed loop liquid cooler with 120mm radiator. I used it in my other rig that has 4670K for years and never had any heat problems. That including running the 4670K @ 4.4GHz (for nearly 3 years now). I do recommend it if you get can it for a decent price.

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