thoughts on this cooler?

[dreamcast4599]

what are your thoughts on this cpu cooler for an i7 4790 non k at stock bios settings? cooler master says the cooler has a 100 watt tdp and the cpu is an 85 watt tdp this system will be for gaming?

if it mattters my case is small and thin so im limited to coolers under 145mm tall  https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/coolers/cpu-air-coolers/hyper-h412r/#specifications

[aisle9]

Having owned a 4790K for several years, if you're planning on running it at stock, that's fine. If you intend to overclock, a 92mm fan is not going to get it done.

[dreamcast4599]

@aisle9 the 4790 is locked since its not the k variant so i cant overclock anyhow lol also this is the mobo i will be using it with https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z87-G41-PC-Mate/Specification

 

[dreamcast4599]

@aisle9 i guess my main concern is whether or not the cooler can handle keeping an i7 4790 non k cpu cool in a case with minimal airflow heres pics of my case i cant afford a better case hence why im look at such a small cooler

[aisle9]

12 minutes ago, dreamcast4599 said:

@aisle9 i guess my main concern is whether or not the cooler can handle keeping an i7 4790 non k cpu cool in a case with minimal airflow heres pics of my case i cant afford a better case hence why im look at such a small cooler

Maybe consider a downdraft cooler instead since your airflow is all from the side? Or take one or both optical drives out and replace them with mesh 5.25" replacement panels for instant (if somewhat ugly) front-panel airflow.

[dreamcast4599]

@aisle9 i was thinking about buying one of these to use with my cooler and case whatcha think? it allows you to mount a 120mm fan to the front drive bays