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Which CPU cooler should I get?

El Bejelando
By El Bejelando
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Im considering buying the build in my signature sometime in 2014, but I'm still a bit unsure about the CPU cooler I should buy.

 

Keep in mind that I'm getting the 350D, so the clearance is maximum 160mm for tower coolers.

 

Im thinking of lightly overclocking the 4670K to like 4.2jiggahz.

[CPU: 4670k] [CPU Cooler: Antec Kühler 1220] [Case: Obsidian 350D] [Mobo: Maximus VI Gene] [RAM: Vengeance Pro 8GB] [GPU: 770 DirectCU II] [PSU: CX750M] 


[Storage: Samsung 840 Evo 120GB + Seagate Barracuda 2TB] [Screen: Dell U2312HM 23" E-IPS] [Keyboard: Steelseries Apex RAW]


 

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Budget? I used a 212 EVO but it's not even necessary since I have yet to overclock my 4670k  :ph34r:

i5 4670k | Sapphire 7950 | Kingston 120GB SSD | Seagate 1TB | G.Skill Ripjaw X Series 8GB

PB238Q | Steelseries Sensei | Ducky DK9087 | Qck Heavy

Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/44902-from-imac-to-my-own-creation/

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Do you have a budget? Are you more concerned with performance or quietness? 

I'd like to keep it around the price range of the Antec Kuhler 1220. I'm from Norway so prices differ for me and you, but around that... lol

[CPU: 4670k] [CPU Cooler: Antec Kühler 1220] [Case: Obsidian 350D] [Mobo: Maximus VI Gene] [RAM: Vengeance Pro 8GB] [GPU: 770 DirectCU II] [PSU: CX750M] 


[Storage: Samsung 840 Evo 120GB + Seagate Barracuda 2TB] [Screen: Dell U2312HM 23" E-IPS] [Keyboard: Steelseries Apex RAW]


 

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In the same boat as you haha.

I got the juice if I need it!

i5 4670k | Sapphire 7950 | Kingston 120GB SSD | Seagate 1TB | G.Skill Ripjaw X Series 8GB

PB238Q | Steelseries Sensei | Ducky DK9087 | Qck Heavy

Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/44902-from-imac-to-my-own-creation/

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I have an overclocking log of an Intel Core i5-4760k at the bottom of my build-log using a Noctua NH-U12P SE2 for cooling. Sadly, I got a fairly bad CPU and am not willing to risk it by replacing Intel's thermal paste, yet.

You can click the link in my signature if you are interested. :)

Reduce > Reuse > Recycle

 

Build-log (way out of date)

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I'd suggest the 212 Evo. It should be plenty for 4.2 ghz.

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