Cooling and overclocking for an i7 2600k

[machin3gir1]

So I recently acquired an i7 2600k w/ an Asus P67 Sabertooth mobo and a case, but it still had the box cooler (after 8 years) which kept it at ~50 degrees C idle and went straight to 100 under load. The TIM was completely solid and there wasn't much left 

I was wondering what would be the best cooler I can get for under $75 AUD.

So far, i've looked at things like the Hyper 212 Evo and the CRYORIG M9 Plus but I'm not entirely sure which one is best (not just those two) while not being too expensive

 

I also wanted to get a 4GHz overclock on it if possible. I've heard that many people got them past 4 and even 5 but I just want to overclock it a bit because of longevity. If anyone could give me a few pointers that would be awesome.

 

Other stuff: I have an antec P183 with 2 pull fans in the front, one on top and one in the back. My room also gets pretty hot in summer (maximum 35 C) but is also cool in winter (20 C). I guess you could factor those in for things like airflow and ambient air? Not sure if it matters too much.

 

Thanks,

Mounika

 

 

[machin3gir1]

1 minute ago, yaboistar said:

NH-U12s would be my reccomendation. Solid cooler all ways round.

It would be great but I don't have that much money. They retail for well over $100 here in Australia

[Tan3l6]

Maybe try Gelid Phantom - https://quietpc.com.au/gelid-phantom-coolers

[machin3gir1]

3 minutes ago, Tan3l6 said:

Maybe try Gelid Phantom - https://quietpc.com.au/gelid-phantom-coolers

This one looks really good

What kind of overclock could I get from this on my 2600k?

More importantly, how do I get there?

First time overclocking

[Tan3l6]

4 minutes ago, Mounika said:

This one looks really good

What kind of overclock could I get from this on my 2600k?

More importantly, how do I get there?

First time overclocking

1) Supposedly it looks better than it's performance. Yet the performance is good.

2) In Tom's Hardawre there's a table of frequency scaling with voltges . https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sandy-bridge-overclocking-efficiency,2850-4.html

But most CPUs give different results.

[machin3gir1]

2 minutes ago, Tan3l6 said:

2) In Tom's Hardawre there's a table of frequency scaling with voltges . https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/sandy-bridge-overclocking-efficiency,2850-4.html

But most CPUs give different results.

Thank you

You think my 430W psu would hold up though? Been thinking about replacing it since its old and i'll be getting (i think) a 980 from my friend

 

[Tan3l6]

2 minutes ago, Mounika said:

Thank you

You think my 430W psu would hold up though? Been thinking about replacing it since its old and i'll be getting (i think) a 980 from my friend

 

Depends on what is your graphics card. But if planning to overclock CPU then 430W PSU (even high quality) might be not enough.

[machin3gir1]

1 minute ago, Tan3l6 said:

Depends on what is your graphics card. But if planning to overclock CPU then 430W PSU (even high quality) might be not enough.

Alright, thanks. 

Probably should get a new one though. I think this unit is over 5 years old so it may be a little sketchy. You think a 600W would work?

[Tan3l6]

Just now, Mounika said:

Alright, thanks. 

Probably should get a new one though. I think this unit is over 5 years old so it may be a little sketchy. You think a 600W would work?

Should suffice, if it's a good model.

[machin3gir1]

Just now, Tan3l6 said:

Should suffice, if it's a good model.

Yep, I think I'll go for it

Thanks again, you helped heaps