Is the Hyper 212 Plus good enough?

[blu3flannel]

Maybe I should have worded the question more accurately, but that's all I could think of. Is the Hyper 212 Plus good enough to get an i7 860 to 4GHz? I'd much rather get it than the H50 as that would save me $40, but i want that 4GHz. So does anyone know if it can/if it can get a comparable processor to/ just can't do it? Thanks.

 

[Lmeow]

Well, I've seen from newegg reviews (they're not too bad if you can tell which ones aren't written by those who are computer illiterate) that some people have got to 4.0GHz on a Core i5 and 4.0GHz on a Core i7 965. Just make sure you spread the thermal paste well and have good airflow in your case.

 

[fisshy]

Look For guides On how to Apply the TIM on an exposed Heatpipes Heatsink. It makes all the difference.

A CM Hyper 212 Plus Should be OK for what you are trying to do

 

[saint19]

Take a look of this picture:

By saint1926 at 2010-04-03

P.D. Yeah, with a Hyper 212+

 

[EXT64]

I can get my i5 up to 3.6 GHz (haven't tried higher, I wanted a stock volts OC) and my Hyper 212+ with just the single stock fan (not even at max speed) keeps core temps below 57C. So with the stock 212 fan it is probably possible, with two fans definitely.

 

[blu3flannel]

So do you think I could get an i7 930 to 4GHz with one?

 

[saint19]

Yeah, with a good airflow in ur case and the Hyper 212+ is very possible.

 

[blu3flannel]

I'd be using the NZXT Tempest Evo (it has 2 120 mm front fans, 1 120 mm rear fan, 1 120mm side fan, and 2 140mm top fans), should that be sufficient?

Here's the link in case you want to look.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146062

EDIT: if you don't think this case will work, what will (for the same price point, and something with blue LEDs, I'm super OCD about that)?

 

[saint19]

Ur current case is perfect, have a very good airflow (6 fans, my case only have 3)

 

[blu3flannel]

Well, there will be a GTX 480 in there, do you think that'd do anything (I mean, I know it will, but will it hamper OCing?)?

 

[saint19]

Not really, the CPU OC only depends of the settings that u set and the temps of the CPU by himself.

With a GTX 480 u could have a little more heat, but doesn't affect the OC possibilities.

 

[wolfram23]

Just to add on, it depends on your ambient room temps as well. For example, I'm in a basement so it's cool - consistenly 24C. At 3.7ghz my temps top out at about 57. I had it at 3.8ghz (200x19) and temps were around mid 60s - I decided to go lower not because of temps, but to stay within Intel's voltage specs (VTT was too high for that base clock).

Now, I'm not using the Hyper 212+, but that is a well rated cooler and basically as good as you'll get on air (within a couple degrees). So basically, if it's not enough, your only option left is water cooling and that's way more expensive.

EDIT: About the GPU. If ran for a while it will increase case temp unless you turn up the case fans. If noise is an issue for you it's worth considering - if it's not then no worries. I keep all my fans at low and I've only seen my case temp go up by 3C under high GPU usage. My case has 2 80 mm front, 1 80mm rear, 1 120mm top and some ventilation openings at the rear, side, and front (Antec 900 II)

 

[blu3flannel]

I have no noise issues, everything will be running at 100%. I use headphones when I game/watch movies/listen to music, so it's not much of a problem for me.

 

[notty22]

There are some other options, but they cost as much as 2x. Though they are very good.
The Venemous-X ,it has a very sophisticated clamp down system, with a couple adjustments. You can get that at a couple of places, zipzoomfly, frozencpu
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10087/cpu-tri-71/Thermalright_Venomous-X_CPU_Heatsink_w_Pressure_Vault_Bracket_System_Socket_LGA_77511561366_Ultra-120_Extreme_Successor_.html?tl=g48c369s1037#blank

Titan Ferir http://www.frozencpu.com/products/10058/cpu-ttn-04/Titan_Limited_Edition_Fenrir_Universal_CPU_Cooler_TTC-NK85TZCS_RB_Socket_LGA_775_LGA1156_LGA1366_and_K8_AM2_AM2_AM3.html?tl=g48c369s1037

 

[EXT64]

Nice. I bet that setup could passive cool most stock CPUs :lol:

 

[saint19]

For all that better coolers like the NH-D14 be sure that fit in ur case.

 

[blu3flannel]

A) The fans on the NH-D14 are hideous when coupled with my blue and black color scheme (yeah, yeah, I'm OCD, get over it) and B) I don't want to spend more than $50 on a heatsink.

 

[saint19]

If u don't want spend more that $50, the best option for u is the Hyper 212+, and u can add a 2nd fan to get better temps.

 

[blu3flannel]

Fair enough. I might eventually replace both fans (well, replace one and add another) with a couple of the NZXT fans that will match the case fans and my life wil be complete. Well... What about the H50? Is it worth the extra $50 for?

 

[EXT64]

In the couple reviews I stumbled upon, it is a few degrees better than the 212, around the ProM, and a couple degrees behind the best (they tested):

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/3254/corsair_hydro_series_h50_cpu_cooler/index6.html

http://www.guru3d.com/article/corsair-h50-cpu-cooler-review/6

Probably can find better reviews, but that is the gist of it.

 

[blu3flannel]

Ehh, there are too many other coolers that outperform the H50 for around the same price. That NH-D14 looks very appealing, it has pretty much the lowest temps out of all of them. Hmmmmm...

 

[EXT64]

Yeah, the H50 looks really cool, but sometimes simplicity is best.

 

[blu3flannel]

I think I'll just get the Hyper 212 Plus now and upgrade either to the NH-D14 or just go straight to water cooling.

 

[saint19]

^That's a good option. The Hyper 212+ can give to u very good temps until u can get a NH-D14 or a serious LCS.

 

[EXT64]

Or just keep a giant Liquid Nitorgen dewar filled and next to your desk...