Best air cooler for the cheapest price?

Sam_3_ · Oct 24, 2015

Hi guys my budget is around £50 and i am looking for the best cpu cooler in that kind of price i want something that will last me a long time i don't think i will overlock but in some cases i might. Also i want it for my I5-4690K. This is my case-http://www.amazon.co.uk/CiT-Spectre-Gaming-Window-Toolless/dp/B00JKW3FXI

I have heard Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo is good but CRYORIG H7 actually performs better for the same price?

Also should i go for a air cooler or a water cooler i think water cooler looks better but i want whats goods for my system and will keep it cool!

CN Shana · Oct 24, 2015

Here u go, I don't believe there is a I5 4790k, maybe I'm wrong but i've never heard of it so i just picked the i7 4790k to match with the cooler for a compatability check. This is a great cooler, and 55$ USD is about 50 Euros, also, any water cooling would cost more than 50 Euros, especially if you want good quality water cooling, which is what you would always want to buy when going water cooled, any cheap water cooling is dangerous and a cause for future mechanical issues/damage.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler:Thermalright Macho Rev.B 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $354.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-24 19:55 EDT-0400

computertech82 · Oct 24, 2015

If you are getting a Intel cpu, the fan/heatsink that comes with it is more than good enough.

RazerZ · Oct 24, 2015

computertech82 :

It would be enough for stock performance, but seeing that he picked out an i7 4790k I would assume he is going to overclock in which case he will need a good aftermarket cooler.

Sam_3_ · Oct 24, 2015

Sorry guys my mistake im getting an i5 4690k not i7 4790k

Sam_3_ · Oct 24, 2015

I think 212 evo is the best cooler or the cryorig h7?

RazerZ · Oct 24, 2015

Wouldn't change anything. The Thermaltake macho CN Shana picked out is an excellent choice for the price if you are after a high overclock (assuming you have a chip that is capable of one).

If going for something less extreme or are on a budget the Rajintek Aidos is what I would go with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK AIDOS BLACK 48.6 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£14.99 @ Novatech)
Total: £14.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-25 01:18 BST+0100

Sam_3_ · Oct 24, 2015

RazerZ :

I have done a bit of research and the cryorig H7 is coming out to be a better cpu cooler? What do u think? And it only £30

Gam3r01 · Oct 24, 2015

The H7 is a great cooler, better than the EVO. It will also be better than a smaller cooler (120mm vs 92mm)
There are still better coolers, but in its price range it is great.

RazerZ · Oct 24, 2015

The Aidos has comparable performance to the 212 EVO and H7. The H7 would be easier to install and has nicer aesthetics. Personally I do not find it worth twice the price.

I would either go with the Aidos or the macho mentioned above for £10 more.

GhislainG · Oct 24, 2015

The H7 clears all memory slots; that sometimes makes it worth the extra cost.

CN Shana · Oct 25, 2015

if your willing to spend 50 euros(55$) then your best bet would be the one i mentioned above, CPU Cooler:Thermalright Macho Rev.B 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.90 @ Amazon) you may see 15-30 euro coolers, but the cheaper you go, the less build quality, and the less lifetime the part will have, i've seen these cheaper under 30 euro(35$) coolers stop working 9 months after installation, with only general wear and tear/use. the Macho rev. B will last you 4 years depending on usage.

RazerZ · Oct 25, 2015

I mean if the fan stops working he could just replace it.

An air cooler is only made of two parts, the heatsink (block of metal) and fans.

Sam_3_ · Oct 25, 2015

Gam3r01 :

What cooler should i get? Is there a better cooler than h7 in the price range?

Sam_3_ · Oct 25, 2015

I have been having a look and the Noctua DH-14 people are saying is the best cooler out there in my budget and can last a very long time or they are saying Noctua DH-14S or the CRYORIG H7 or Thermalright Macho Rev.B 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler or Thermalright HR-02 Macho Rev.A? i don't know the difference but which one would you guys for? I want something that will last me a very long time and the performance is very good on it.

GhislainG · Oct 25, 2015

Are you absolutely sure a cooler larger than the 146mm Cryorig H7 fits? http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2660121/evo-212-size.html The CM 212 Evo and the Thermalright Macho Rev.A are 162mm high and the NH-D14 is 160mm high. With that narrow case, I'd simply go with the excellent Cryorig H7.

Sam_3_ · Oct 25, 2015

GhislainG :

Will a H7 not fit my case?

GhislainG · Oct 25, 2015

At 146mm, the H7 will fit.

Sam_3_ · Oct 25, 2015

GhislainG :

Ok good and i heard the H7 is the best option for a cooler aswell.

GhislainG · Oct 25, 2015

It's the best one that fits your case.

Sam_3_ · Oct 26, 2015

GhislainG :

Is there alternative to the H7 i have been having a look and after delivery they r very expensive so other than the 212 EVO. is there not a better one than H7 or something like it?

GhislainG · Oct 26, 2015

Coolers better than the H7 are more expensive. If you won't overclock too high, then get the Raijintek Aidos suggested by RazerZ; it performs quite well for its size. Check reviews like this one: https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Raijintek/Aidos/6.html

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