Best cpu cooler?

ThePixelPerson · Jul 14, 2016

I have a FX-8350 and its stock cooler is like a jet engine. I wanted to replace it with a swiftech water cooler but I'm not sure if any cooler is really worth $150 (I know it's top tier for an aio but I just don't feel like spending that much for a cooler.) I wanted to know what's the best cheap aio liquid cooler or low profile air cooler. My main focus is sound but I obviously don't want it to get too hot so something that keeps it under 70c at all times hopefully. So what's the best aio or low profile air coolers on the market rn that's a reasonable price?

JackNaylorPE · Jul 14, 2016

There are no CLC type AIOs that outperform comparably priced air coolers.

The Cryorig or Phanteks low profile coolers would be my choice.

Gam3r01 · Jul 14, 2016

What case are you using? Any plans to OC?
If you want quiet you should generally avoid CLCs (H60, Sideon 120mm, etc).

BoomBoxified · Jul 14, 2016

Do you want your fx 8350 air or water cooled? If air than the hyper 212 evo can keep your cpu down in temps(and at 25 freakin bucks!) if your going to water cool i'd suggest the h60 since its radiator can fit in literally any case out there...hope this helps oh and the h60 is around 60-80 bucks from what i know...

JackNaylorPE · Jul 14, 2016

The Hyper 212 isn't low profile tho

Gam3r01 · Jul 14, 2016

Nor is the H60 a good option.

madmatt30 · Jul 14, 2016

The raijintek Pallas is the best reasonable priced lp air cooler by a long stretch

Will handle an 8350 no problem at all.

ThePixelPerson · Jul 14, 2016

JackNaylorPE :

I was thinking more around 50-60 and under. Between Cryorig, phantek, and raijintek which one do you think is the best? (Unless you have any other suggestions)

ThePixelPerson · Jul 14, 2016

JackNaylorPE :

I'll accept medium profile if all low profiles seem bad :\

JackNaylorPE · Jul 14, 2016

Low medium are non-standard definitions. This is really simple.

1. Go to your case manufacturers web site. Look up the max cooler height. Or, since you have the case, take out a tape measure or ruler and measure it.

2. Pick a cooler that is shorter .. again, this info is listed on the manufacturer's web site....or come back here state the size that will fit and we'll find ya one.

jossrik · Jul 14, 2016

Just a nod to watercooling, if you can fit it in your case, it's an investment if it's a decent setup. I have a custom loop, and it's way over budget for what you're talking about, but it's also stayed with the case my last three builds. New motherboards, new CPUs, RAM. If you get one of the AIO open coolers, I think the swiftech is one of them, when you upgrade your motherboard processor, you just get a new CPU block, and for like 50 - 60$ you've got your next decent water loop. I know the EK (also over your proposed budget) you can add a GPU cooler to that setup and change all kinds of stuff around once you have the basic setup.

For the medium to low range, go air, for best temps, go BIG air. For lowest noise, BIG air. If you need to impress Snoop Dog, the 150 - 200$ or so water AIOs. The inbetweens and the small stuff, not worth the price/performance water wise over air, the small air, now you're filling a niche. 8350 is a hot processor, my recommendation would be seeing if you can get your hands on one of them new AMD Wraith coolers.

ThePixelPerson · Jul 14, 2016

JackNaylorPE :

I have the corsair carbide spec 02. The website says I have 157 mm of clearance

madmatt30 · Jul 15, 2016

Cryorig h7 then mate.

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Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 15, 2016

Best budget cooler on the market.

Image from: techpowerup.com

http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cooling/heatsinks/42980-cryorig-h7-universal-cpu-cooler-review?showall=&start=3
Review from hitechlegion ^

Unmatched Compatibility
Zero RAM Interference

Focusing on providing the widest range of
compatibility, the H7 utilizes an asymmetric slanted
heatpipe layout to move the heatsink away from the
RAM zone, Offering optimal compatibility for RAM
with tall heat spreaders on both Intel 115X and
AMD platforms.

Image from: proclockers.com

[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrROVq0cdCY"][/video]

JackNaylorPE · Jul 15, 2016

I was going to suggest the Mugen Max as it's cheaper and outperforms perennial favorites like the Cryorig R1, Noctua NH-D15 and Phanteks PH-TC14PE. And that's just with a single fan, all the others use 2. But, the Max is 4mm too tall for your case at 161mm , in that case the H7, as others have said, will be ya best bet

ThePixelPerson · Jul 15, 2016

I think that's what I'm gonna go with but how loud is it? I heard it's okay on idle but I've heard mixed reviews on its volume at full load

ThePixelPerson · Jul 15, 2016

JackNaylorPE :

Thanks fam, btw is it possible to replace the fans on the H7 if I didn't like them? Like with some quieter high static fans on both sides

Dark Lord of Tech · Jul 15, 2016

I own 2 H7's neither of mine are loud , they are decent and cool very well.

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