I need help in choosing an Air CPU Cooler

bonez23

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Hi guys! You must have seen this kind of thread several times before and I need your expert opinion about it. I'm currently looking for an aftermarket Air CPU Cooler. So far, I've narrowed it down to 4.

1. CM Hyper 212x - Brand new and the price is PHP 1,900 ($41.52 USD)http://
2. CM Hyper T4 - Brand new and the price is PHP 1,500 ($32.78 USD)http://
3. Deepcool Neptwin - Second hand/Pre loved and the price is PHP 1,500 ($32.78 USD)http://
4. Deepcool Ice Blade Pro V2.0 - Second hand/Pre loved and the price is PHP 1,000 ($21.85 USD) but I can also get it at a brand new price similar to the T4 and Neptwin.http://

Listed below are other factors that might or might not impact my final decision as to which cooler to purchase:

1. Processor - AMD A10-7870k 3.9GHz FM2+ Socket
2. Motherboard - GA-F2A88X-HD3http://
3. Memory - Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB 1866MHz DDR3 CL10
4. Case - Fractal Design Define Minihttp://

Other things to remember:

- If I purchase a second hand/pre loved cooler, I also need to buy a nice thermal paste which could be anywhere around PHP 200 to PHP 250 ($4.37 to $5.47 USD)
- I would love to mount the cooler horizontally since my exhaust is on top and not at the back.

Thanks in advance.
 

themapinspector

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i use the CM hyper 212 evo, i got it for about $30, i run a AMD FX 6300, this can be placed anywhere, and i recommend it as you can add fans and face it anywhere, if your case can fit it
 

bonez23

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Thanks for the input. I'll keep this in mind.
 


Because it is on the same quality cooling level as a Noctua NH-D14 at twice the price, a great deal is a great deal anyway you look at it.

 

bonez23

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Oh, okay. However, is it not too big for my case? Will it not cover one of my RAM slots (I only have 2)?

 


Your case specs say it will support a CPU cooler 160mm height and it is 159mm, so yes it will fit inside the case, and the fans are height fudgeable if necessary.