Best cooler for i7 4790k?

Siralextraffo · May 22, 2017

I just installed an i7 4790k, with the default cooler.

Now, what would you suggest as a proper one to get? Here are some pictures of the CPU so you can see the space; I'm pretty sure the 4x4 RAM would have to be changed to one 16 or 2x8, it's unlikely that I can install a good cooler without needing some of that space...

http://imgur.com/a/SRs8R

What would you suggest? Need something solid, not necessarely top tier but fairly good!

Herc08 · May 22, 2017

I would go with this one: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jK8H99/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h5universal

That way you shouldn't have to remove your ram. Also, do you plan on overvclocking? And are you using another cooler from another CPU?

elbert · May 22, 2017

The H5 is good and designed to not block your RAM. Same for the R1 but its more on par with the Noctua D15s.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - R1 Universal 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.75 @ Jet)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $135.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-22 17:19 EDT-0400

Siralextraffo · May 22, 2017

Herc08 :

Not really going to overclock to be honest.

Sorry don't understand the 2nd question, I'm currently using the default cooler, coming with the CPU.

elbert · May 22, 2017

Here is a good cheap heatsink way better than stock.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9i 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $19.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-22 17:37 EDT-0400

Siralextraffo · May 22, 2017

So, I see that Cryorig seems to be the way to go.
None of the prices seem too much, which one is better performance wise?

elbert · May 22, 2017

Low end yes but highend Noctua d15. The M9i is an equal the the cooler master 212 but at a lower price.

Siralextraffo · May 22, 2017

That's cool(ha!) but.......huge? I don't think it would fit without changing RAM, what do you think?

elbert · May 22, 2017

The D15 couldimpact you RAM but none of the cryorigs will.

Siralextraffo · May 22, 2017

Alright, so among the Cryorig you'd go with the M9i?

elbert · May 22, 2017

Na I would get the H7 but depending on the budget.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $34.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-22 17:57 EDT-0400

MrN1ce9uy · May 22, 2017

I used an H7 with a 4790K, it wold allow 4.5GHz OC under Prime95, and 4.7GHz just gaming. That was okay, but I would go with an Cryorig H5 or be Quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 or R1.

Siralextraffo · May 22, 2017

Well, budget is below 100$, so I guess the best option with that and without changing the RAM!

MrN1ce9uy · May 22, 2017

Siralextraffo :

Cryorig R1 Universal and H5 Universal has zero RAM clearance issues.

elbert · May 22, 2017

Siralextraffo :

Here is why the cryorig works with RAM. See how the heat pipes are bent. All cryorig's use this to degrees to work with RAM.

MrN1ce9uy · May 22, 2017

You would still need low profile RAM with the R1 Ultimate,

https://goo.gl/images/9pFNhy

http://www.tech-critter.com/2015/04/unboxing-review-cryorig-r1-ultimate.html

Which, looking at the OP's pics he does have low profile sticks. So I guess the Ult would work.

Siralextraffo · May 23, 2017

elbert :

MrN1ce9uy :

Alright thanks to both! Just one last question tho: I have a mobo Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H, does irt have 2 CPU fan slots? The cooler of the old CPU had only one fan so I never worried about checking and the default for the 4790 obviously has one fan as well.
It probably sounds like a dumb question, but I never noticed another CPU fan socket around!

MrN1ce9uy · May 23, 2017

Looks like it only has 1 CPU fan header. If a cooler that comes with 2 fans doesn't come with a splitter, you can purchase one separately.

Siralextraffo · May 23, 2017

MrN1ce9uy :

By a splitter you mean something to drive 2 fan plugs into one CPU header?

EDIT: yes, that's what you meant, googled it, thanks mate!
EDIT2: it seems like there's already one in the box?? https://youtu.be/xVzI8qergzg?t=2m47s

BigBoomBoom · May 23, 2017

$78.95 at Neweggs https://pcpartpicker.com/product/xCL7YJ/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd15s

Cheaper than R1 Universal and deliver equal/slightly better performance with just one fan. Zero RAM clearance issue, zero first PCI-E slot issue. Note, it's also shorter (160mm) than R1 Universal (168.5mm) which means there are more cases that can accept it.

Here's a video how it has no RAM clearance issue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZVzKIB9VIM

If you ever consider upgrade to X99 platform in the future, it got that covered as well. It doesn't offset to the back like some other competitors so you can have all 8 DIMM free.

elbert · May 23, 2017

If you cant get a fan splitter right away you could use one of the adjustable system fans headers. Set the system fan to an average of what the other fans rpm pushes. The one on the system fan should be the one pulling as the push fan has the most effect. may take a few weeks to get a spitter.

Siralextraffo · May 23, 2017

elbert :

Actually, the R1 Universal already come with a splitter in the box, which is kinda cool; otherwise I found several on Amazon anyway!

elbert · May 23, 2017

Cool you are all set. The R1 is amazing.

Siralextraffo · May 23, 2017

elbert :

Sure looks so, Amazon is delivering tomorrow and I can't wait.

Honestly, it's too bad that Cryorig is not so well known, or at least not as much as I expected since their products do seem quite amazing.

elbert · May 23, 2017

Takes years for products to get notoriety. Especially when those like Cooler Master hyper 212 and Noctua D14/D15 have been top dogs for nearly a decade.

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