Core i7-3960x cpu cooling help

[Znoel87]

Hi I was wondering what I need to buy to cool my i7-3960x paired with an Asus Rampage IV Etreme mobo? Do I need small fan or liquid cooling. Its my first build and I'm lost. Any help will be much appreciated

 

[rendermonkey1]

This is what I got for my i7 3960x

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233082

The price was right, It's a big one though.

 

[amuffin]

Better choice, and cheaper: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065 Will you overclock? Are you looking at a custom watercooling loop?

 

[rendermonkey1]

I looked at that one too, but I don't think it's socket 2011 compatible. Do you know if it is or not?

 

[amuffin]

The newer version is: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099