I have the i7-4790k Intel cpu need a budget cooler plz help

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I have the $44.99 - Cooler Master Hyper 212X – CPU Cooler with dual 120mm PWM Fan

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13C-000X-00037&cm_re=Coolermaster_212-_-13C-000X-00037-_-Product

Haven't installed it yet, because of concerns for memory height clearance with the new AsRock Extreme6 MB inside a Fractal Design R5 Black with window case.

Everyone keep comparing the newer coolers to the original Evo, but not sure how it does with these?

Is it worth upgrading to any of these as so far I'm using a stock cooler...

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Looking at purchasing:

$27.99 - ARCTIC Freezer i30 Extreme CPU Cooler - Intel, 320W Ultimate Cooling Power, Direct-Touch

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186058

OR

$29.90 - CRYORIG H7 Tower Cooler For AMD/Intel CPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565&ignorebbr=1

OR

$42.25 - CRYORIG H5 Ultimate Mid Tower Cooler

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13C-000U-00006

OR

$42.25 - CRYORIG H5A Universal Mid Tower Cooler

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13C-000U-00004

OR

$46.95 - Scythe SCNJ-4000 Ninja 4 CPU Cooler

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA9ZH3N29801&cm_re=ninja_4_cpu_cooler-_-13K-0014-00002-_-Product
 
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You can't go wrong with the CRYORIG H7, and it's on sale at a great price at Newegg at the moment.

The Cryorig H7 has no issues with RAM clearance and will be able to keep your i7-4790k well within safe temperatures even when slightly overclocked. It is also extremely easy to install.

Edit: The H5 Ultimate is also a great choice if you want to safely cover a more aggressive overclock.
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Also this ARCTIC Freezer i30 is the Extreme edition and says Fluid Dynamic Bearing and a 320W Cooling Capacity...

Not sure how that's possible to test...?
 
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I believe the 212X out-performs most of those coolers, but if it won't fit, you obviously can't use it so performance is irrelevant. The Cryorig coolers are nice in that they tend to have better memory clearance, so they might be your best bet. I'm thinking the H7 will be plenty.
 
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Fluid dynamic bearing is just marketing speak saying that it has a fan with bearings in it, it has nothing to do with its cooling capacity. 320w is a statement of how much heat they rate it to dissipate, but that number seems suspiciously high and is probably nonsense.
 
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You can't go wrong with the CRYORIG H7, and it's on sale at a great price at Newegg at the moment.

The Cryorig H7 has no issues with RAM clearance and will be able to keep your i7-4790k well within safe temperatures even when slightly overclocked. It is also extremely easy to install.

Edit: The H5 Ultimate is also a great choice if you want to safely cover a more aggressive overclock.
 
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They use different fans. The universal uses a slimmer fan to avoid memory conflicts.

The ultimate has a memory restriction of up to 35mm (adjustable fan position), while the Universal has 0 memory conflicts no matter what RAM you use. If you're worried about your RAM hitting the heatsink go with the Universal, the cooling is still great and the difference between the Ultimate is negligible.
 
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