Budget CPU cooler

[lewdicrous]

I'm thinking of getting the pure rock slim from be quiet, was just wondering if anyone has a better option for about the same price tag and dimensions.

 

https://gear-up.me/be-quiet-pure-rock-slim-cpu-cooler-1150-1151-1155-1156-am2-am3-fm1-2.html

 

^this is the one that i'm considering, the form factor is workable (if that makes any sense) and i like the basic installation (somewhat similar to the stock cooler).. any suggestions though?

 

thanks in advance

[LHJKO]

this is a really good cooler and is cheaper what are you trying to do with it https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

[lewdicrous]

1 minute ago, Vernw3 said:

this is a really good cooler and is cheaper what are you trying to do with it https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

i'll look into it, i don't know if the site i buy things from has it but thanks anyways

[Blackhole890]

2 minutes ago, lewdicrous said:

i'll look into it, i don't know if the site i buy things from has it but thanks anyways

or look for cryorig h7, a bit more expensive but its cooler, less noisy, better aesthetics and compatibility with your ram sticks

[aisle9]

26 minutes ago, lewdicrous said:

I'm thinking of getting the pure rock slim from be quiet, was just wondering if anyone has a better option for about the same price tag and dimensions.

 

https://gear-up.me/be-quiet-pure-rock-slim-cpu-cooler-1150-1151-1155-1156-am2-am3-fm1-2.html

 

^this is the one that i'm considering, the form factor is workable (if that makes any sense) and i like the basic installation (somewhat similar to the stock cooler).. any suggestions though?

 

thanks in advance

I like that cooler a lot. I've tested it out and if it doesn't beat the 212 EVO (but, I mean, what doesn't these days?), it's within spitting distance in a smaller form factor, with a quieter fan and it costs less. It's in a Mini ITX build for me right now, totally unnecessarily cooling an i3-6100, and it's doing an outstanding job of keeping the processor in the low 50's, even when I'm GTA V-ing it up.

 

The build I'm using it in has the motherboard on its back, but if it were on its side, I would be worried about the pushpins. Not to slight the cooler's attachment mechanism at all, and I'm sure beQuiet tested the crap out of this mount before going with it, but I'm just generally not a fan of slinging towers without a backplate. Still, not enough to keep me from buying it. The performance to noise ratio is outstanding, and the price is great.

[Ryoku]

59 minutes ago, lewdicrous said:

i'll look into it, i don't know if the site i buy things from has it but thanks anyways

Here it is listed on the site you linked in your first post  https://gear-up.me/processors/cpu-coolers/coolermaster-hyper-212-evo-cooler-and-skt-fm1.html

[lewdicrous]

1 hour ago, Ryoku said:

Here it is listed on the site you linked in your first post  https://gear-up.me/processors/cpu-coolers/coolermaster-hyper-212-evo-cooler-and-skt-fm1.html

it doesn't state that it fits an 1151 socket though, i don't know if it will work.. i'll look into it on other sites, maybe they didn't add it or something

[Ryoku]

2 minutes ago, lewdicrous said:

it doesn't state that it fits an 1151 socket though, i don't know if it will work.. i'll look into it on other sites, maybe they didn't add it or something

intel hasn't changed their mounting system in years its compatable. Cooling solutions for sockets LGA 1151, 1150, 1155 and 1156 are interchangeable as they all have the same distance of 75 mm between each screw hole.

[lewdicrous]

2 hours ago, Blackhole890 said:

or look for cryorig h7, a bit more expensive but its cooler, less noisy, better aesthetics and compatibility with your ram sticks

i'll look into it, if the dimensions work for my pc then i might get it (if the site has it)

 

thanks

[lewdicrous]

Just now, Ryoku said:

intel hasn't changed their mounting system in years its compatable.

alright then, thanks

[WoodenMarker]

15 hours ago, Blackhole890 said:

or look for cryorig h7, a bit more expensive but its cooler, less noisy, better aesthetics and compatibility with your ram sticks

The H7 isn't quieter and doesn't have better ram compatibility. They both completely clear the dimm slots. 

 

@lewdicrous What cpu are you cooling?

[lewdicrous]

1 hour ago, WoodenMarker said:

The H7 isn't quieter and doesn't have better ram compatibility. They both completely clear the dimm slots. 

 

@lewdicrous What cpu are you cooling?

Intel core i7-6700, i know that the stock fan is "okay" for the most part but i'm just looking for a basic upgrade and i might get an AIO system later down the line but i'm not really sure about it.

[WoodenMarker]

9 hours ago, lewdicrous said:

Intel core i7-6700, i know that the stock fan is "okay" for the most part but i'm just looking for a basic upgrade and i might get an AIO system later down the line but i'm not really sure about it.

There's no point getting an AIO for the 6700. 

Why are you looking to upgrade from the stock cooler? What's unsatisfactory about it?

[lewdicrous]

16 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

There's no point getting an AIO for the 6700. 

Why are you looking to upgrade from the stock cooler? What's unsatisfactory about it?

good question.. i just feel like it's not good enough for some reason. maybe its because most build i saw had an aftermarket cooler; i guess i just that influenced my decision

[WoodenMarker]

8 hours ago, lewdicrous said:

good question.. i just feel like it's not good enough for some reason. maybe its because most build i saw had an aftermarket cooler; i guess i just that influenced my decision

Unless your temps are too high or you find it too noisy, there's no need to replace the cooler.

[lewdicrous]

On 3/22/2017 at 2:57 AM, WoodenMarker said:

Unless your temps are too high or you find it too noisy, there's no need to replace the cooler.

these are the idle temps.. ideally i'd like to get the temps while under load but one of the fans on my gpu burned (motor) so i don't think i'd risk it.. i might just save up some more money for a new gpu.. idk till now

[WoodenMarker]

7 hours ago, lewdicrous said:

these are the idle temps.. ideally i'd like to get the temps while under load but one of the fans on my gpu burned (motor) so i don't think i'd risk it.. i might just save up some more money for a new gpu.. idk till now

Idle temps don't really matter. You can just run a stress test on your cpu and not your gpu.

I personally use OCCT.

[KazuMae]

I would recommend CM hyper evo 212 or D92. I personally own D92 and it works great with my CPU. I did do a stress test and it kept my cpu at 60c. I am not sure if that is what you want but it should be in your area of purchase

[lewdicrous]

9 hours ago, KazuMae said:

I would recommend CM hyper evo 212 or D92. I personally own D92 and it works great with my CPU. I did do a stress test and it kept my cpu at 60c. I am not sure if that is what you want but it should be in your area of purchase

i'll weigh in all my options (depends on what the site i use has or what they can get for me) thank you ^^

[lewdicrous]

9 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

Idle temps don't really matter. You can just run a stress test on your cpu and not your gpu.

I personally use OCCT.

i'll check it out, thank you ^^

[RUPPLE]

Just build your own outta Aluminium

[lewdicrous]

2 minutes ago, Sammy_Boy said:

Just build your own outta Aluminium

i would if i could..

eh too lazy tbh