CPU cooler for overclocking 4690k to 4.5GHz

EnsisTheSlayer · May 22, 2016

I'm looking for a CPU cooler of any type that will overclock an i5-4690k to 4.5GHz. I don't want to spend too much more than $50, but as long as it's under $80 it's not too much of a problem.

The 4690k is cheaper than the 6600k, and it has higher benchmarks (it's also generates less heat). Basically this is a semi-budget build. I really do NOT want to spend $100+ on a liquid cooler that will go above and beyond. I want something to suit my needs. Nothing more, nothing less.

lucas_7_94 · May 22, 2016

Evo 212?

Hlsgsz · May 22, 2016

EnsisTheSlayer :

You are making a mistake by not going with Skylake. Go with the 6600k for the better platform aswell as a little better performance.

What do you have so far and what's your budget?

As for the cooler, the Noctua NH-D14 is always a great choice.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14

EnsisTheSlayer · May 22, 2016

Hlsgsz :

All of the benchmarks I read concluded that the 4690k indeed ran cooler and had a tiny bit better performance when using one core and when using all cores. It's also cheaper. Thank you for your opinion, but I'd rather you answer my question.

I'd like not to spend over $50, but my maximum budget for the CPU cooler is $80. Right now I'm looking at the D14, but I'd like something a bit cheaper and matches my system build (black and/or blue).

faalin · May 22, 2016

my first pick would be the cryorig h7 for $35, then the coolermaster 212 evo. For $70 you can get the Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BL 140mm then your next move would be the Noctua NH-D14 120mm for $72 or the Noctua NH-D15 for $90

After that I would move to a xspc raystorm water loop.

Hlsgsz · May 22, 2016

EnsisTheSlayer :

Hlsgsz :

All of the benchmarks I read concluded that the 4690k indeed ran cooler and had a tiny bit better performance when using one core and when using all cores. It's also cheaper. Thank you for your opinion, but I'd rather you answer my question.

I'd like not to spend over $50, but my maximum budget for the CPU cooler is $80. Right now I'm looking at the D14, but I'd like something a bit cheaper and matches my system build (black and/or blue).

The d14 is $72. But you could get teh cryorig h7 to match your build. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h7

EnsisTheSlayer · May 22, 2016

Oh never mind. Did some more reading and found that you can OC the 4690k to 4.6GHz with decent temps on the H80i GT.

Hlsgsz · May 22, 2016

EnsisTheSlayer :

You should make a thread concearning choice between 4690k and 6600k so you can get more than my opinion before you invest. Peace!

EnsisTheSlayer · May 22, 2016

Hlsgsz :

Yeah, it does sound like a good idea to hear some opinions before I invest. Peace my friend!

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