"Best" Cooler for 7700k @5ghz

Coltin · Mar 21, 2017

Requirements:

* No case restrictions.
* Fine with air or water cooling (closed/sealed loop). Don't want to do my own custom loop though.
* I mainly care about lower temp, but something that isn't a jet engine would be nice as well.
* Budget is <= $200 CAD.
* I don't care at all about aesthetics/look. It can be a gross looking hunk of metal as long as it has good performance

I've tried searching around but now I have too much data and have no idea what to pick. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

n0ns3ns3 · Mar 21, 2017

Swiftech H220 or H240 X2 might be the answer you are looking for.

burdenbound · Mar 21, 2017

I think getting it up to 5GHz is going to come down to whether or not you got a chip that overclocks well. If it does, and you don't want to do a custom loop, then go with a large closed loop. This will give you plenty of cooling and still be silent.

I personally use the corsair H110, it's a 280mm radiator, so two 140mm fans. Makes almost no noise and runs super cool.

Might want to take a look at http://www.anandtech.com/show/7738/closed-loop-aio-liquid-coolers

n0ns3ns3 · Mar 21, 2017

H100 is a crappy cooler.
it does not have a radiator, it has aluminum joke in the form of radiator. the fans on it are not even mediocre, they are crap.
It is the worst performer at highest noise among it's shinny toy siblings in the form of NZXT, Arctic, TT and other rebrands of asetek and coolit crap coolers

WildCard999 · Mar 21, 2017

I would de-lid it, replace with Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut, then pair with the Noctua NH D15 or BeQuiet Dark Pro 3. Which should all be able to be done within your budget.

ahnilated · Mar 21, 2017

WildCard999 :

I would agree, maybe try Liquid Metal as another option of thermal paste.

Coltin · Mar 21, 2017

ahnilated :

I had to look up de-lidding. Scary! I'll have to think more on that. I get nervous just putting thermal paste on before the heatsink+fan!

chemmajorp53 · Mar 21, 2017

This site will delid your CPU and put liquid metal in for $49 if you don't want to do it yourself. It's not necessary though

https://siliconlottery.com/

WildCard999 · Mar 21, 2017

Wow, the price for that 7700K @5.2ghz ($569.99). The de-lidding service though seems like a good deal especially it they can lower the temp up to 25C from stock.

chemmajorp53 · Mar 21, 2017

People buy them though, someone paid like $400 for a 4790k last week

ahnilated · Mar 21, 2017

If you get a delidding tool than there is no worry. Don't use a razor blade, that is to risky to both your CPU and hands.

Coltin · Mar 21, 2017

Thanks for all the answers! I'm going to get with the Noctua NH D15, and considering delidding.

WildCard999 · Mar 21, 2017

Try the cooler first and if your still having trouble with high temps then consider delidding.

Coltin · Mar 21, 2017

WildCard999 :

Ah yeah that's probably a good course of action. Thanks!

ahnilated · Mar 22, 2017

Coltin :

Delidding is fun, and then you can count yourself as one of the "cool" kids.

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