Any recommendations for air-cooling

[EggEater]

I'm gonna be honest here, I am using a cheap fan and the intel stock cooler. I'm looking for an upgrade, however I was looking for something that's a nice package for my entire system (2x Case Fan and a CPU cooler) any recommendations on both of those? Preferably one's that look nice together and for the CPU cooler not to be giant, I have a glass window with LED's on my side panel and don't want to look at a giant CPU cooler.

Please keep a budget in mind, I'm not gonna blow $150+ on this, I'd like to stay under $150 and if possible $100.

(CPU is an intel i5 4460)

 

[Techicolors]

probably a Cryorig cooler. nothing too crazy since your processor is locked. 

[fiberzs is dad]

well anything noctua looks good together but with nothing else 

[WoodenMarker]

What are your specs and why are you looking for new cooling?

Is it just for aesthetics?

[Shiv78]

Cryorig H7 or Dark Rock (or DR Pro) 3

[AnnoyedShelf]

2 minutes ago, EggEater said:

I'm gonna be honest here, I am using a cheap fan and the intel stock cooler. I'm looking for an upgrade, however I was looking for something that's a nice package for my entire system (2x Case Fan and a CPU cooler) any recommendations on both of those? Preferably one's that look nice together and for the CPU cooler not to be giant, I have a glass window with LED's on my side panel and don't want to look at a giant CPU cooler.

(CPU is an intel i5 4460)

 

There aren't any air coolers that are particularly nice to look at, but I'd recommend a be quiet! Dark Rock TF or a Noctua NH-L9i if you insist.

[EggEater]

Just now, Technicolors said:

probably a Cryorig cooler. nothing too crazy since your processor is locked. 

Well, slow your roll, I'm looking into upgrading to an i5 4790k too when I get the money, So maybe something a lil' overboard would be nice. 

[AnnoyedShelf]

1 minute ago, Shiv78 said:

Cryorig H7 or Dark Rock (or DR Pro) 3

He said not too big, the DR Pro 3 is massive.

[RGProductions]

1 minute ago, AnnoyedShelf said:

There aren't any air coolers that are particularly nice to look at, but I'd recommend a be quiet! Dark Rock TF or a Noctua NH-L9i if you insist.

The cryorig H7 would like to object.

[Ezzy-525]

Something by BeQuiet for your CPU and some BeQuiet SilentWings case fans should do nicely.

[EggEater]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

What are your specs and why are you looking for new cooling?

Is it just for aesthetics?

My temps are actually ok (could be better). My stock cooler is loud as fuck and yes aesthetics.

[AnnoyedShelf]

1 minute ago, RGProductions said:

The cryorig H7 would like to object.

Yeah, still not very nice to look at.

[RGProductions]

Just now, AnnoyedShelf said:

Yeah, still not very nice to look at.

Not the same league as custom hardline tubing, but some people actually perfer that look.

[AnnoyedShelf]

3 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

Not the same league as custom hardline tubing, but some people actually perfer that look.

Oh don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of air coolers and their aesthetic, but as far as looks go, your best bet is probably one of the lower profile ones.

[WoodenMarker]

4 minutes ago, EggEater said:

My temps are actually ok (could be better). My stock cooler is loud as fuck and yes aesthetics.

What are your temps? Have you tried lowering your fan speeds?

What are your specs and what kind of aesthetic did you have in mind?

[EggEater]

3 minutes ago, AnnoyedShelf said:

Yeah, still not very nice to look at.

Out of all these suggestions, I'm loving the Dark Rock TF. Thanks m8.

[AnnoyedShelf]

Just now, EggEater said:

Out of all these suggestions, I'm loving the Dark Rock TF. Thanks m8.

Hey no problem! Glad I could be of assistance.

[Shiv78]

2 minutes ago, AnnoyedShelf said:

Yeah, still not very nice to look at.

I think its pretty good, but nowhere close to this:

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CoolerMaster V8 GTS

Though for 150 the best looking cooler is the NZXT Kraken X52

[EggEater]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

What are your temps? Have you tried lowering your fan speeds?

What are your specs and what kind of aesthetic did you have in mind?

At idle my CPU is around 45-51 C and under an average gaming load it goes around 61-75 C. Under CPU intensive games it goes into the 80's and that makes me scared. I'm rocking a nice black/blue simple look throughout my entire setup (RGB case fan would be nice) and my system specs are on my profile. 

[WoodenMarker]

3 minutes ago, EggEater said:

At idle my CPU is around 45-51 C and under an average gaming load it goes around 61-75 C. Under CPU intensive games it goes into the 80's and that makes me scared. I'm rocking a nice black/blue simple look throughout my entire setup (RGB case fan would be nice) and my system specs are on my profile. 

Those temps are perfectly fine.

Where are you shopping/located? 

[EggEater]

1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

Those temps are perfectly fine.

Where are you shopping/located? 

Located in the good ol' US of A and I'm just saying bordering/going into the 80's doesn't make me comfortable. Like I said, I'm looking for an upgrade not something to save my PC from melting. 

[WoodenMarker]

1 minute ago, EggEater said:

Located in the good ol' US of A and I'm just saying bordering/going into the 80's doesn't make me comfortable. Like I said, I'm looking for an upgrade not something to save my PC from melting. 

What case do you have? It's not on your profile.

You mentioned that you didn't want to see a large cooler but the stock cooler is pretty small to begin with. Can you give some more details on what you're looking for?

[EggEater]

7 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

What case do you have? It's not on your profile.

You mentioned that you didn't want to see a large cooler but the stock cooler is pretty small to begin with. Can you give some more details on what you're looking for?

I'm looking for a small, quiet cooler that's attractive as well. My case is from a pre-built manufacturer (cause I didn't know anything about computers when I first got mine) It's from that newegg pre-builder ABS. It's a standard Mid Tower ATX with area's for two case fans, one at the top and one at the back. I doubt you can find the case. 

 

EDIT THE SHIT OUT OF THIS: It's a Raidmax Vortex 

[AnnoyedShelf]

15 minutes ago, Shiv78 said:

I think its pretty good, but nowhere close to this:

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CoolerMaster V8 GTS

Though for 150 the best looking cooler is the NZXT Kraken X52

IMHO the Cryorig is better looking than that coolermaster that you posted.  I'm not a fan of the whole "Gamer" aesthetic tbqh.  At least none of the ones mentioned in this thread are anything like this one:

 

 

[Shiv78]

3 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Can you give some more details on what you're looking for?

Quieter, better looking, cooler CPU cooler that is also relatively small

 

Cryorig C7 is a good option, pop on an RGB fan and voila!