Need CPU Cooler

Astralv · Jan 5, 2017

I just looked at Newegg and I see Kaby Lake 7770K is available and has no fan included?http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=19-117-726

3770K had stock cooler, 4770K had it- why not on this one? So now I have to research the coolers?

Ok, could you, please, recommend nice reliable, not too expansive standard, popular cooler fan for everyday use with no overclocking? Thank you.

greens · Jan 5, 2017

6700k didn't come with one either. You don't want the standard cooler anyway.

Cryorig H7 or H5 ultimate are my current go tos.

CM 212 is an extremely popular economy cooler that provides good numbers.

why_wolf · Jan 5, 2017

they removed the stock cooler on all K series starting with Skylake. People that buy K series are likely going to overclock and the stock cooler is useless for that purpose.

James Mason · Jan 5, 2017

The stock coolers were never really good enough for those CPUs anyway.

Karadjgne · Jan 5, 2017

The simple answer is money. It costs Intel to include a cooler with every cpu. Ppl who buy K series cpus more often than not upgrade to a better cooler in order to best use the cpu, either the stock isn't good enough for heavily threaded production or use wants something better for OC. Then, just as often, the user sells the stock cooler on ebay etc, so they overall pay less for the cpu. Whichrans Intel is giving out a free discount for purchase of a k cpu, even if it's only $10. It also generates revenue for sites like newegg and Amazon by forced cooler sales, so Intel catches a break on trade with those companies getting better returns for bulk purchases. It's a 'you scratch my back...' deal.

hdgaming · Jan 5, 2017

If you don't overclock you dont have to et the K version, I think the i7 7700 non K comes with a stock cooler which is fine, just like the i7 6700 non K did.

Multipack · Jan 5, 2017

It's also Intel's way of saying we aren't responsible for how you keep this unlocked chip cool!

synphul · Jan 5, 2017

The non k cpu's with locked cores come with the stock cooler. The k series unlocked cpu's don't include one, skylake's i5 6600k and i7 6700k didn't include one either. Nor did the enthusiast cpu's like the 5820k, 5960x, 6800k etc.

As others mentioned, the h7 is a decent cooler. It's similar to the 212 evo but it's a newer design. It's a bit shorter, it uses offset heat pipes so no conflicts with the ram. The 212 evo's fan can press against the ram if it's installed in the slot closest to the cpu socket.

Astralv · Jan 5, 2017

If I am NOT overclocking, there even more reason to buy K- it already overclocked to 4.2 for me.

Just bought 7700K, and now I need to research the coolers. Not something very exciting. Should I start a new thread? I just need to be told what to get as I have no idea. In my 3 builds that I own, I used stock coolers and had no issues with them.

I am looking for something not too big in size, with lights if it exists, something easy to install with no drama or surprises. What qualities should I look for when I select the cooler? Thank you.

James Mason · Jan 5, 2017

For only $20 it's hard to beat a Cryorig M9i: http://pcpartpicker.com/product/LPVBD3/cryorig-cpu-cooler-m9i

Not too big or flashy, no lights/leds though, but those aren't super popular on CPU heatsinks, and If you really want LED fans you can always buy LED case fans and swap them with the ones on the heatsink (though that can be an annoyance)

Astralv · Jan 7, 2017

What exactly am I looking for in the CPU Cooler? How about this one? https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16835103218 What are direct contact heat pipes?

Now this one is some new cooler from Cooler Master that has 3D vapor chamber. http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/masterair-maker-8/

Do I need this, or is it overkill? Also the size- looks too big. It says it is adjustable to make space for memory or graphic card- I don't need to worry about having no space and needing to adjust something. http://www.coolermaster.com/cooling/cpu-air-cooler/masterair-maker-8/
Thank you.

Karadjgne · Jan 7, 2017

There's no such thing as overkill when it comes to cpu coolers. Take into consideration that that's an i7. That means hyperthreading, as in 8 threads. While this puts the i7 technically at the top of the power chain, it also is responsible for making the i7 the hottest of any of the lga1151 cpus. ANYthing resembling a stock cooler is hugely underpowered when it comes to actually pushing the limits of those 8 threads, like in video efiting/rendering or some games. For its size, cost, ability and ease of installation, the cryorig H7 is your best bet. It outperforms the popular hyper212, fits almost any case, any ram configuration and is relatively cheap. Also, imho, doesn't look too shabby or have a bunch of gimmicks like vapor chambers.

Heat pipes are what transfers the heat from the cpu upto the fins, where the fan dissipates it. Direct contact heatpipes mean that they are directly in contact with the cpu lid, unlike traditional heatpipes which are encased in a block. Supposedly DC heatpipes are more effective at the transfer of heat, thereby helping to keep the cpu cooler for longer.

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