CPU Cooler for i7-6700K for S340

Herc08 · May 4, 2017

I feel like I should know this, but I just can't figure it out. So I am getting an i7-6700K, and I know the Hyper 212 EVO just will not cut it. It's barely keeping my 6600K cool under 60c. I don't want to get an AIO because I have two Noctua in take fans that helps keep everything cool. Not sure if a Cryorig H5/H7 would be good as from what I've seen is best for an i5.

However, I feel like I will have to move around my Noctua fans to the top and rear slots and get a Kraken. I don't mind the AIO, but I would really prefer a air cooler. I know the Cryorig R1 Ultimate is amazing, but my case can only fit coolers up to 161mm, please I have RAM in all 4 slots, so that's another thing to consider. Any help is appreciated. Also budget is not an issue, but will like to keep it under $100 USD if possible.

WildCard999 · May 4, 2017

You may need to consider a AIO but it's a shame that you couldn't put a be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 3 (163mm) in there as it would be perfect for that CPU. The H7 would be fine for stock but I'm not sure how much of a OC your going to get.

This is what I'd recommend for AIO.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A40 83.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $103.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-04 14:25 EDT-0400

http://www.legitreviews.com/cryorig-a40-a40-ultimate-aio-hybrid-coolers-review_185567

Herc08 · May 4, 2017

WildCard999 :

Well I'm thinking about pushing it to 4.6 or 4.8. But that's what I figured. I really don't want to change cases because it's such a sleek case, but I moving my two Noctua fans to the top and rear should work. Thanks for the input.

Herc08 · May 4, 2017

So I'm thinking about getting the X62, but I'm hearing seeing some negative things. Then the Corsair H115i looks promising, but still has issues.

WildCard999 · May 4, 2017

What about the A40 I posted above?

Herc08 · May 4, 2017

WildCard999 :

Oh wow, totally skipped it since I was upset that I couldn't find an air cooler. Doing some research on it and going to see if it stands out. I just want to be able to stay under 60c under load and maybe in the 20s to to low 30s when idle or just browsing.

Another thing I am considering is the bending of the tubes. I have 4 ram sticks, and want to avoid pushing my ram in the 1st slot over.

WildCard999 · May 4, 2017

Looking at the design of it I doubt you'll have an issue with it interfering with the RAM, even the fan above the heatsink shouldn't be a issue.

(4th pick of it on PCPer).
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/kbhj4D/cryorig-cpu-cooler-a40

BigBoomBoom · May 4, 2017

Get NH-D15S, it will give Cryorig A40 a beating while maintain maximum RAM and GPU compatibility, and still an air cooler. It's 160mm maxed height in total, only 2mm higher than the EVO. It's also supremely quiet no AIO can even get close.

Herc08 · May 4, 2017

I already ordered the X62. I have a 30-day return policy so if I don't like it, I might just end up going the Noctua route. Thing is, I have a window, and I take pride in what goes in my case. If I had a window-less case, I would have gone with an air cooler any day, but since it is a Window, I want to maintain the beauty and time I spent on it. So the x62 should be good. It should be here Wednesday, and will update this thread after some testing.

Herc08 · May 6, 2017

Just got my 6700K today. Gotta love Prime. Should be getting my x62 on Wednesday.

WildCard999 · May 6, 2017

Nice, would you mind posting temps when you get everything up and running? I'm interested to see how that X62 performs.

Herc08 · May 6, 2017

WildCard999 :

That's what I was planning. Just ran CB15 for my 6600K and it stayed at ~50-52c with the Hyper 212 EVO. Of course it's not a true test, but a nice start

Herc08 · May 10, 2017

Well got my X62 as expected, now for the fun part. Switcing out CPUs and back plates without taking the motherboard out

WildCard999 · May 10, 2017

Hopefully the cutout in the case is large enough although I love rebuilding systems.

Herc08 · May 11, 2017

It was large enough to do everything. I got the AIO up there. Just one probem. The fans will not spin until I am in Windows. Instead of the stock fans, I'm using my Noctua A-14 PWN. I verified the fans work by putting it into one of my fan headers. I read online that it is a CAM software issue. Haven't hooked up my monitor yet, but I will try it later on today.

WildCard999 · May 11, 2017

Do you have CAM installed?

Herc08 · May 11, 2017

WildCard999 :

I do because I have NZXT Hue+. But I spoke with one of the CAM devs, and he gave me a new version that isn't released. So when I get home, I will try that. Hopefully it works.

WildCard999 · May 11, 2017

Oh nice.

Herc08 · May 11, 2017

Finally got the beta for the CAM software and it seems to fix things. I CB15, I scored a 997 with 4.6ghz at 1.3v. It stayed around 51-52c. I set my fan curves to max up when temps hit 50c, so that was interesting. Ran a few test in Aida64, pretty much the same results.

I didn't expect it to go much higher than that. Then I started Preimere Pro and rendered a 6min video with some effects. It got to 50% (3mins52secs elapsed) and then I got a BSOD. But my temps never went abouve 53c. At one point the the rrendering froze at 15%. I had task manager up and you cna see the dip. So I went back into the BIOS dropped it down to 4.4ghz 1.25v and ran the render again, and my temps never reached 49c, but the water was at 31c. The render stopped at 5mins9secs. It was faster than my 6600K, but not the speeds I was expected. I thought maybe I could up the vcore to 1.375v (since Intel recommends 1.45) but didn't think it was worth it. So I stuck with the 4.5ghz at 1.3v.

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