Which CPU cooler will be the best?

MichaelKanRS · Nov 30, 2015

I will ether be oHere are my selections

ZALMAN Reserator 3 Max
ENERMAX ELC-LM120S-HP
ENERMAX ELC-LT120X-HP
ENERMAX ELC-LMR120S-BS
CoolerMaster Seidon 120V
Thermaltake Water 3.0 Performer C
Corsair H60

If there is any other air cooler that performs as well as these, the please recommend. Also, no Hyper 212 Evo. It doesn't look good. My budget is $100

Tzn · Nov 30, 2015

zalman or cooler-master, i'd say the one that occupies less space

the future is "slim"

MichaelKanRS · Nov 30, 2015

Tzn :

I don't really mind the size of it. I want as much performance out of it as I can.

computers_are_freaky · Nov 30, 2015

dude, why did you post 2 threads?
I answered on the other, will copy it here now.
Just close the other one.

Anyway:
for 100$ you could get a noctua NH-D15
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd15
This thing is a BEAST and some say the best cpu cooler, period. The only problem is that it is flippin' MASSIVE, but it will let you get to extreme overclocks with your cpu.

computers_are_freaky · Nov 30, 2015

ok, here is my answer from the other thread:

Recipy for a good CPU cooler:
what is your budget?
get the cooler with the best TDP for your budget.

Noise will vary only slightly from cooler to cooler because these are all AIO units. Look at reviews and the like, but basically get the one with the biggest radiator surface area, that will give you the best cooling performance. If reviews for that model are good and the price is resonable, get it, otherwise move on along your list.
I would personally just get a good aircooler (if you want looks, get a be quiet! dark rock pro 3,
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/be-quiet-cpu-cooler-bk019
they look absolutly beautiful and are good coolers as well, very quiet

. You'll maybe find it on offer, but it is around the price of the AIOs you listed anyway), because you aren't going to be stressing this cooler at all, not at 4Ghz. Even if you wanted 4.5, the field is still even between AIOs and aircooler, as far as performance goes.
Anyway, I hope this helps and good luck.

awesomedude911 · Nov 30, 2015

I would either go with the stock heat sink until you get something, you don't have to overclock, or I would go all out with a 240 or 360, because the more surface area you have the better, otherwise the deeper the cooler the better.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856025&ignorebbr=1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835856022&cm_re=deep_cool_240_water-_-35-856-022-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181088&ignorebbr=1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181094&ignorebbr=1

awesomedude911 · Nov 30, 2015

if your going beyond 4.5 your going to want to make sure you have a good motherboard that will let you.

like he said the noctua is really good, just make sure your case is LARGE enough for it to stand up.

computers_are_freaky · Nov 30, 2015

Yeah, the noctua is MASSIVE, but worth it. And you're right, the more surface area on rads, the better (much higher TDP)

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