Is a cm hyper 212+ enough for i5 2500k @ 4.5GHz

[robbiep28]

Is the heatsink good enough for future build and if not could you guys recommend one.

 

[Leaps-from-Shadows]

Assuming that the particular Sandy Bridge CPU you get will actually do 4.5GHz, then yes it will be enough. While a good percentage of them do, quite a few don't get that high.

 

[JofaMang]

Assuming you have decent conditions (un-crazy ambients and regular cleaning) then yes, that heatsink will serve you very well. Sandy Bridge is not a huge heat producer at 4.5ghz, and the 212+ is very competent. You should be able to daily OC at that speed unless you are very unlucky with your chip.

 

[davcon]

Yes if you have a case with proper airflow it's a very good match.

 

[saint19]

1- What case?
2- What budget?

Hyper 212+ is a good cooler for the budget, I did 4.6GHz for bench in my CPU but if you can afford something more better I'd go for the Titan Fenrir, Venomus X, Archon.

 

[JofaMang]

1- What case?
2- What budget?

Hyper 212+ is a good cooler for the budget, I did 4.6GHz for bench in my CPU but if you can afford something more better I'd go for the Titan Fenrir, Venomus X, Archon.

The swiftech Polaris 120 is getting very positive reviews, as well the Thermaltake Frio is an astounding air cooler to consider.

 

[saint19]

^Yeah, but the TT is also in the rank of most loud coolers :lol: