TPC 812

[Unknownvirus]

Thinking of purchasing this for my i5-3570k, trying to OC up to 4.5 Ghz stable. Is it a good cooler for the price? Since I have only ever owned a CM 212+, how good is it in comparison? The CM 212+ is on an old build and the current build is the i5-3570k. Also thinking of purchasing the IC7 Diamond thermal compound. In terms of fans, is the stock fan enough? Or would an AP-15 be good to put on it?

 

[amuffin]

Yes.
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4685/cooler_master_tpc_812_vapor_chamber_cpu_cooler_review/index.html

 

[Unknownvirus]

Thanks for the link. In the review it suggests adding a second fan. Which kind of fan would match the one on the TPC 812?

 

[amuffin]

I'd first see the performance with one fan, then decide if I'd want to add another one.

 

[Unknownvirus]

Thanks.

 

[Unknownvirus]

Best answer selected by Unknownvirus.

 

[awesomedude911]

i dont think the 212 is enough for 4.5 ghz.

i got the cooler master 812 cooler for a 4.5 ghz. havent oc yet

 

[awesomedude911]

4.5 is where the cpu get really hot.

2500k ismuch cooler than 3570k