Hyper N520 enough for a 4770k at 4.0ghz?

opio · Nov 7, 2016

I had an all in one cooler watercooler and the pump failed after having it for around 3 years so luckily I just happened to have a backup, a Coolermaster Hyper N520, I have my 4770k overclocked to 4.0ghz and when I'm gaming the hottest it ever gets is 70c, usually sticks to around 58c-64c when gaming. I don't plan on overclocking any higher, not until I get a new, better AIO liquid cooler at least, but I gotta save for that so in the meantime was wondering if I should buy like an EVO 212 since they're cheap and stuff or if the N520 is good for the time being.

R_1 · Nov 7, 2016

unless the overclock is doubling the wattage the n520 should be plenty.
the CPU is 84 W and the cooler is rated to 150W cooling capacity.
you are fine with that cooler, it is an older model true but the older chips were hotter so its a good thing.

CorsairSSC · Nov 7, 2016

The 4770k was famous for its overheating issues. I would not dare to enter air-cooling territory. Maybe let the i7 run at stock clocks for now until you get an AIO liquid cooler (I recommend NZXT Kraken x62 RGB).

Ecky · Nov 7, 2016

The 4770K runs warm but throttle temperature is 100c, don't freak out if you see temperatures of 70-80c, this is harmless. I have personally overclocked them on the stock cooler, nevermind a large aftermarket heatsink.

opio · Nov 8, 2016

CorsairSSC :

Ha, that's actually the exact AIO I was planning on getting as a matter of fact

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