Aftermarket Heatsink for i5-3570k

[Mixolydian]

Hello everybody,

So I have an i5-3570k Ivy Bridge cpu with the stock heatsink installed (MOBO is in my signature). I'm currently getting around 60C on my cpu when gaming (all settings on Extreme/Ultra), and around 40C on my MOBO. I know this isn't that high of a temperature, but I'd rather be safe with a more effecient aftermarket cooler. Any suggestions on a good aftermarket heatsink? I'm not getting into water cooling, as I won't be overclocking that much, if any at all. Also, what is a good thermal paste brand that I should get along with my heatsink? Thanks!!!

 

[austinwillis81]

Well what are you willing to spend?

 

[muhammadbinmehroze]

Thermal Pastes:

-MX-4
-ARTIC SILVER 5
-Tuniq TX-3


Coolers:

-Thermalright HR-02 Macho
- Noctua NH-D14
-Scythe Mine Rev.B
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 + Scythe Gentle Typhoon fan
- Noctua NH-U9B SE2

Plenty of coolers to choose... All Depends on how much u have in your pocket

(personal favorite combination: Cooler Master Hyper 212 + Scythe Gentle Typhoon fan and ARTIC SILVER 5)

Cheers!

 

[Mixolydian]

Thermal Pastes:

-MX-4
-ARTIC SILVER 5
-Tuniq TX-3


Coolers:

-Thermalright HR-02 Macho
- Noctua NH-D14
-Scythe Mine Rev.B
- Cooler Master Hyper 212 + Scythe Gentle Typhoon fan
- Noctua NH-U9B SE2

Plenty of coolers to choose... All Depends on how much u have in your pocket

(personal favorite combination: Cooler Master Hyper 212 + Scythe Gentle Typhoon fan and ARTIC SILVER 5)

Cheers!

That looks great! Thanks!

 

[Mixolydian]

Well what are you willing to spend?

I figured around up to $100 would be viable

 

[muhammadbinmehroze]

{{{{{{{ Cooler master hyper 212+ :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

Scythe Gentle Typhoon fan:
http://www.amazon.com/Scythe-Gentle-Typhoon-850rpm-58-3cfm/dp/B001Q6RUVO

ARTIC SILVER 5:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835100007 }}}}}

Total : $55~$60

 

[bigcyco1]

CPU Cooler:Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme Universal CPU Cooler 120mm Magnetic Fluid Dynamic LED Fan and Fan Controller/Heatsink Rev.1 with 1156 Brackets, free TX-3 Thermal Paste Included Inside FREE SHIPPING $64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154011#top




http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=2480 <-- review of that Tuniq's Tower 120 Extreme cpu h/s @ Frosty Tech

 

[Z1NONLY]

(personal favorite combination: Cooler Master Hyper 212 + Scythe Gentle Typhoon fan and ARTIC SILVER 5)

Is this a noise thing? I'm happy with the fan that comes with the 212, and the Scythe seems to move less air.

 

[muhammadbinmehroze]

Is this a noise thing? I'm happy with the fan that comes with the 212, and the Scythe seems to move less air.

The GentleTyphoon achieves high airflow volume and low noise with the newly designed impeller, enabling silent cooling of the latest devices which run very hot. Gentle Typhoon 120 mm fans produce especially high static pressure combined with optimized fan blade design.
Model Name:
GentleTyphoon 120 mm Fan

Model-No.:
D1225C12B1AP-11 (500 rpm)
D1225C12B2AP-12 (800 rpm)
D1225C12B3AP-13 (1,150 rpm)
D1225C12B4AP-14 (1,450 rpm)
D1225C12B5AP-15 (1,850 rpm)

Technical Data:
500 rpm: 0.015 A - 5 dBA - 31 m³/h
800 rpm: 0.023 A - 9 dBA - 48 m³/h
1,150 rpm: 0.034 A - 16 dBA - 63 m³/h
1,450 rpm: 0.049 A - 21 dBA - 85 m³/h
1,850 rpm: 0.083 A - 28 dBA - 98 m³/h

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while the hyper 212+ stock fan :

* 13 - 32 dBA
*600 - 2000 R.P.M. (PWM)
*21.2 - 76.8 CFM
*0.40 - 3.90 mmH2O

do i need to explain any further to differentiate between the noise levels and the air flow ? : )

cheers!

 

[Mixolydian]

Best answer selected by mixolydian.