Best Air Cooler i can get for i7-5820k

Cloud40188 · Sep 17, 2015

i don't know much about overclocking but i am planning to and i am just wonder which is the best air cooler i can get. This is my build so far http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sgL4Lk i am also looking for suggestions on my motherboard anything below 350$.

why_wolf · Sep 17, 2015

It's going to be hard to do better than this. If you actually need more you'll just have to switch to water cooling. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

Cloud40188 · Sep 17, 2015

i see that one is the most commonly used so i was just wondering if there was anything better i don't really want to use liquid because im afraid of it leaking and destroying the computer

ak47jar3d · Sep 17, 2015

Noctua NH-D15 Premium CPU Cooler with NF-A15 x 2 PWM Retail Cooling Fans https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L7UZMAK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_pG0-vb9TVKP7F

Gigabyte Intel LGA 2011-3 X99 4way SLI/CrossFireX Gaming Wi-Fi Intel/Killer LAN ATX Motherboards GA-X99-GAMING G1 WIFI https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MPIDZCK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_wA0-vb115KHWF

Cloud40188 · Sep 17, 2015

hey ak47, so if i switch to that board i will have no problem using the noctua nh-d15 and having all my stuff fit perfect?

DonkeyOatie · Sep 17, 2015

I disagree strongly with why_wolf. The i7-5820K is a 140W CPU at stock and is closer to 200W when overclocked That air cooler is not stout enough for that (although it is an excellent budget cooler). When we tested that chip http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-core-i7-5960x-haswell-e-cpu,3918-3.html the Noctua NH D15 was used. It is one of the best 'big air' coolers out there. I use the very similar NH D15S.

Do you need WiFi on board?

ak47jar3d · Sep 17, 2015

As long as the case is big enough, it should work. Your ram are not tall enough to interfere.

Cloud40188 · Sep 17, 2015

i will be using my computer for streaming/gaming and editing. is the case i picked big enough if you wouldn't mind taking a look at my build i put it in the first post.

ak47jar3d · Sep 17, 2015

My mistake, it will be compatible. The case is pretty big.

Alpha3031 · Sep 17, 2015

There's also the Cryorig R1 Ultimate (link). Off the top of my head, I think it's slightly cooler, but also a bit louder.

Cloud40188 · Sep 17, 2015

wifi wouldn't hurt but no i don't i am hard wired hard wire = amazing compared to wifi which doesn't do crap most of the time thanks for all the help guys it means a lot

floppyedonkey · Sep 17, 2015

Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating Balance) CPU Cooler

Cloud40188 · Sep 17, 2015

do you know if i can buy different color fans for the Noctua NH-D15

floppyedonkey · Sep 17, 2015

Noctua is weak compared to the Phanteks. Not to mention ugly.

Alpha3031 · Sep 18, 2015

@floppyedonkey, most reviews place the NH D15 slightly above the Phanteks (the higher fin density could contribute)

http://www.relaxedtech.com/reviews/noctua/nh-d15/8
http://www.kitguru.net/components/henry-butt/noctua-nh-d15-cpu-cooler-review/6/
http://wccftech.com/review/noctua-nh-d15-cpu-cooler-review/

It is literally as ugly as sh*t though (bad pun intended)

I'd recommend the Cryorig R1 Ultimate, because it cools slightly better than either of the other coolers, and doesn't look too bad. It is a bit noisier though.

DonkeyOatie · Sep 18, 2015

As far as the motherboard is concerned, I suggest that you read this: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8735/holiday-guides-2014-x99-motherboards It describes and reviews several boards. You can see that features they have and what means the most to you.

I happen to like ASRock at most places in the market because of their great price/performance. (cheaper than better, better than cheap), so I'd start with the ASRock X99 Extreme6/ac at about $250. What features do you need that requires you to spend more? (I also like WiFi. I need it to access networks at school)

Cloud40188 · Sep 18, 2015

I will look into them thank you oatie, I am just looking for a board that is stable and wont have any issues when I try to overclock. I looked up the reviews for the asrock board on newegg didn't look to well. does not need anything special since I use hardwire? question you said you needed wifi on a board for school do you carry your tower into school? lol

DonkeyOatie · Sep 18, 2015

It's a mITX board in a mITX case.

The review list I linked includes plenty of options.

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