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Best CPU cooler for overclocking?

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4.5ghz is very easy to achieve whereas 5ghz may require delidding depending on your luck. https://siliconlottery.com/pages/statistics

What case and ram are you using?

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Not sure if there is a "More Recent" update, but this is definitely still near the top, and one of the best, if not still the best cooler according to professional review.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Liquid-Cooler-Cooling-400-HY-CL28-V1/dp/B01N16CAKN/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=182402043494&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9033348&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12841656212837136668&hvtargid=aud-646118600766%3Akwd-284304000624&keywords=evga+clc+280&qid=1555006357&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://www.gamersnexus.net/guides/3144-the-best-liquid-coolers-for-cpus-2017-holiday-sales-guide

 

As a side note, I used the 2017 reviews for a reason. The most recent Gamers Nexus reviews cut off the high end of their comparisons for more recent models relative to more recent processors. Since your running a 7700k, the older reviews are more relevant. Show more data, and the cooler I listed in fact performs better than the 'top' contender in the price point you listed... Still, if you want the most recent reccomendation, at your price point this video review is less than a week old, and this is the top AIO at your cost according to most recent tests:

https://www.amazon.com/Radiator-Advanced-Lighting-Software-compatible/dp/B077FZPCRH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Corsair+H150i&qid=1555006651&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/3457-corsair-h115i-rgb-platinum-cooler-review-asetek-vs-coolit

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1 minute ago, Puffing said:

Ram: Corsair vengeance 3000mhz

What case are you using?

Can you be more specific with the ram? The heatspreader size varies greatly depending on if it's Vengeance LPX, LED, etc.

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24 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

What case are you using?

Can you be more specific with the ram? The heatspreader size varies greatly depending on if it's Vengeance LPX, LED, etc.

Lpx... rose will cullinan 

mobo MSU z170a pro (I know not optimal)

 

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4 minutes ago, Puffing said:

Lpx... rose will cullinan 

mobo MSU z170a pro (I know not optimal)

You don't need to spend that much for a good oc. 

The Justice would be plenty for cooling: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pGPzK8/reeven-justice-821-cfm-sleeve-bearing-cpu-cooler-rc-1204

If you want something a bit quieter, the Macho Rev. B is a good alternative: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4TCrxr/thermalright-cpu-cooler-machorevb

 

If you care less a bit less about value and want to squeeze as much of an oc as possible, the Okeanos is just a bit more: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RBL7YJ/reeven-okeanos-638-cfm-sleeve-bearing-cpu-cooler-rc-1402

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59 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

You don't need to spend that much for a good oc. 

The Justice would be plenty for cooling: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pGPzK8/reeven-justice-821-cfm-sleeve-bearing-cpu-cooler-rc-1204

If you want something a bit quieter, the Macho Rev. B is a good alternative: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4TCrxr/thermalright-cpu-cooler-machorevb

 

If you care less a bit less about value and want to squeeze as much of an oc as possible, the Okeanos is just a bit more: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RBL7YJ/reeven-okeanos-638-cfm-sleeve-bearing-cpu-cooler-rc-1402

So Aio are not good.? Would the drp4 be good?

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1 hour ago, Puffing said:

So Aio are not good.? Would the drp4 be good?

AIO can be good but they generally aren't very quiet or don't perform that much better for the cost.

The DRP4 is very good if you want a very quiet cooler. It performs similarly to the Justice or Macho Rev. B

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16 hours ago, WoodenMarker said:

AIO can be good but they generally aren't very quiet or don't perform that much better for the cost.

The DRP4 is very good if you want a very quiet cooler. It performs similarly to the Justice or Macho Rev. B

Ok! Sweet thx for the advice.

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