- Dec 20, 2014
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Hi guys, as the title says, can you suggest/recommend a budget friendly & efficient aio/traditional aftermarket cpu cooler for i7-4790? CPU is non-k and I don't plan any overclocking. $120 budget if AIO and $30-$45 for aftermarket cpu cooler. Thanks!
My experience:
The reason why I am considering an aftermarket cooler is because when I play Dota2(1080p, best looking settings), temps gone too high and reached 98c(PC case enclosed). When PC case is open and a fan is directly blowing on it, cpu temps when playing dota2 is a bit fine, 60c-75c as I've remembered. CS:GO(1080p, max settings), 70c-85c(PC case open. Never tried to close it and play the particular game because the temps are already high granting that the pc chassis is already open). Every time I will play, I leave the pc chassis open because of what I have encountered regarding the temps when it is enclosed. Cpu cores idle temps are 36-41c.
PS:
PC chassis ventilation issue is not yet addressed because I'm still deciding what cooler I will choose for the processor(AIO or aftermarket cpu cooler). So yeah that's why I leave the chassis open every time I will play. Im from PH and the location of my pc at our home is not a problem because it has its own space and the environment has good ventilation. I want to take good care of my pc components, specially the processor, for it to last long and get the best of it. I am reluctant at first but later on became really convinced to opt for an aftermarket cooler after experiencing 98c. Even though it is Intel, it is not an optimal temperature range right? Thanks in advance for the help. Really appreciate it!
PPS:
What I meant by pc chassis open is only the one side panel of the chassis is open, not whole.
My experience:
The reason why I am considering an aftermarket cooler is because when I play Dota2(1080p, best looking settings), temps gone too high and reached 98c(PC case enclosed). When PC case is open and a fan is directly blowing on it, cpu temps when playing dota2 is a bit fine, 60c-75c as I've remembered. CS:GO(1080p, max settings), 70c-85c(PC case open. Never tried to close it and play the particular game because the temps are already high granting that the pc chassis is already open). Every time I will play, I leave the pc chassis open because of what I have encountered regarding the temps when it is enclosed. Cpu cores idle temps are 36-41c.
PS:
PC chassis ventilation issue is not yet addressed because I'm still deciding what cooler I will choose for the processor(AIO or aftermarket cpu cooler). So yeah that's why I leave the chassis open every time I will play. Im from PH and the location of my pc at our home is not a problem because it has its own space and the environment has good ventilation. I want to take good care of my pc components, specially the processor, for it to last long and get the best of it. I am reluctant at first but later on became really convinced to opt for an aftermarket cooler after experiencing 98c. Even though it is Intel, it is not an optimal temperature range right? Thanks in advance for the help. Really appreciate it!
PPS:
What I meant by pc chassis open is only the one side panel of the chassis is open, not whole.
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