Dark Rock 3 vs Hyper 212 EVO

[PerryTheBadAss]

Hey guys u have a 8320 and i render and game a lot so i want something that keeps my cpu cool and allows me to OC to 4 ghz or maybe even 4.2 while still being cool and silent. my friend told me thats its not worth it to go with the Dark Rock 3. What do you guys think i want it to be QUIET.

[x Relentless Xx]

It all depends, what case do you have?

[WoodenMarker]

The 212 Evo is plenty for +4.2 ghz. It's not worth going with the Dark Rock Pro 3 unless you're shooting for at least 4.7-4.8 ghz.

Quiet is subjective--give us something to refer to. 

[thedigitalmilk]

I preffer the looks of the Dark rock 3.

[Guest Kloaked]

I just know with my Noctua NH-D14 my system is super quiet even under load. I fired up Prime95 with a 4.5Ghz overclock and I didn't need to really adjust my fan curve, so it stays fairly silent. I don't have experience with the Dark Rock 3, but it does look pretty neat (looks better than my shit colored Noctua, lol)

[pummetje]

dark rock 3 is quieter and better 

if color dont matter consider noctua coolers they are amazing

[x Relentless Xx]

The 212 Evo is plenty for +4.2 ghz. It's not worth going with the Dark Rock Pro 3 unless you're shooting for at least 4.7-4.8 ghz.

Quiet is subjective--give us something to refer to. 

It also depends on what case he has and how much clearance he has, he might have to go with a smaller cooler if his case is too small

[Henry]

Well if you want it to be quiet (no pun intended), then get the Dark Rock 3. Plus it cools way better.

[Flight1sim]

Where do you buy them in the US by the way?

[_ASSASSIN_]

Dark Rock Pro 3 is an absolute beast for the price. If you want to do heavy overclocking, get that.

[loccilucas]

Dark rock 3 DESTROYS the 212 in every way, it is a high end cooler whereas the 212 is a medium range cooler. However if you dont care about looks get the NH-D14 or the  NH-U14s if the D14 isn't compatible, the dark rock pro 3 is also great.

[_ASSASSIN_]

Where do you buy them in the US by the way?

NCIX

[PerryTheBadAss]

thanks for all the help and i have the fractal design R4 windowed version so do you guys think it will fit ?

[PerryTheBadAss]

Where do you buy them in the US by the way?

ncix has them in special for $59 until the 30th so get one who have to pay around $10 for shipping but its worth it 

[loccilucas]

thanks for all the help and i have the fractal design R4 windowed version so do you guys think it will fit ?

Probably but there should be measurements on fractals website or on the box of the case, If not email fractal I'm sure they will help.

[PerryTheBadAss]

Probably but there should be measurements on fractals website or on the box of the case, If not email fractal I'm sure they will help.

thanks but fractal take for ever to reply and the special is about to end :c

[loccilucas]

thanks but fractal take for ever to reply and the special is about to end :c

Damn, If I was you I'd just bite the bullet and buy it, Its probably will fit. I'm sure someone on the internet will know, try asking some other forums too they might know. 

[PerryTheBadAss]

Damn, If I was you I'd just bite the bullet and buy it, Its probably will fit. I'm sure someone on the internet will know, try asking some other forums too they might know. 

yeah just bought it c:

[IrshaadH]

I plan on making some esthetic upgrades to my rig this summer.  As a first step, I bought the dark rock 3 to replace my hyper 212 (NCIX anniversary sale ftw).  In terms of performance,  I don't think the differences will be significant.  But, the looks, build quality and silent operation of the dark rock 3 is really what sets it apart from the rest.

[WoodenMarker]

thanks for all the help and i have the fractal design R4 windowed version so do you guys think it will fit ?

Yes, it will easily fit.

[Faceman]

@PerryTheBadAss    

     I love my Hyper 212 EVO, it is not loud at all, I have an open side panel system, so noise is a concern for me.  The Hyper 212 EVO is  the loudest component in my PC, and even it is barely audible at 1250rpm constant.  My i5-4670k is overclocked to 4.7Ghz @ 1.275v and the highest temperature I have ever recorded is 77C during an 8 hour stress test.

     I don't have any experience with a Dark Rock or Be Quiet.  All I can say is that for $30, you will be hard pressed to find a better value in terms of price to performance.

[That Norwegian Guy]

Would be nice to know what power supply you have as the first piece of info. If you have a loud power supply then nothing else will help you. But seeing as you already got it, at least you'll have a great cooler.

 

 

All I can say is that for $30, you will be hard pressed to find a better value in terms of price to performance.

 

 

Not hard pressed at all, it's easy: the Raijintek Themis, which is the same size, lower price and better-performing. Yet to make a strong appearance in the US though / not wide-spread as it is in EU and Asia.

[PerryTheBadAss]

Would be nice to know what power supply you have as the first piece of info. If you have a loud power supply then nothing else will help you. But seeing as you already got it, at least you'll have a great cooler.

 

 

 

 

Not hard pressed at all, it's easy: the Raijintek Themis, which is the same size, lower price and better-performing. Yet to make a strong appearance in the US though / not wide-spread as it is in EU and Asia.

i have a seasonic 550w gold rated power supply if you need more details tell me