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I have this problem with choosing a cpu cooler for my system. And before you comment about the Noctua NH-D series and the Cooler master EVO, i know they exist and maybe either one of them will be my choise. But i want to hear your opinions, because i don't' basically know anything about this stuff (besides the basics). Watercooling solution can be acceptable but i'm on a budget here so i can't afford more then 50-100 € (approx. 65-135 USD) Here's my setup:

 

CPU: Intel core i5 4670k

MOBO: AsRock Z87 PRO3

GPU:  MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 

RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury red 2x4GB

PSU: Corsair CX430W V2

SSD: Crucial 128GB M550

HDD: Seagate barracuda 1TB

CASE: Phanteks Enthoo Pro

 

P.S. I have not bought any of this stuff yet, because i want to get all the parts listed first.

 

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Its only game, why u heff to be mad?

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I have this problem with choosing a cpu cooler for my system. And before you comment about the Noctua NH-D series and the Cooler master EVO, i know they exist and maybe either one of them will be my choise. But i want to hear your opinions, because i don't' basically know anything about this stuff (besides the basics). Watercooling solution can be acceptable but i'm on a budget here so i can't afford more then 50-100 € (approx. 65-135 USD) Here's my setup:

 

CPU: Intel core i5 4670k

MOBO: AsRock Z87 PRO3

GPU:  MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 

RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury red 2x4GB

PSU: Corsair CX430W V2

SSD: Crucial 128GB M550

HDD: Seagate barracuda 1TB

CASE: Phanteks Enthoo Pro

 

P.S. I have not bought any of this stuff yet, because i want to get all the parts listed first.

 

Thanks!

Corsair hydro series: http://www.corsair.com/en/hydro-series-h100i-extreme-performance-liquid-cpu-cooler

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I have this problem with choosing a cpu cooler for my system. And before you comment about the Noctua NH-D series and the Cooler master EVO, i know they exist and maybe either one of them will be my choise. But i want to hear your opinions, because i don't' basically know anything about this stuff (besides the basics). Watercooling solution can be acceptable but i'm on a budget here so i can't afford more then 50-100 € (approx. 65-135 USD) Here's my setup:

 

CPU: Intel core i5 4670k

MOBO: AsRock Z87 PRO3

GPU:  MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 

RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury red 2x4GB

PSU: Corsair CX430W V2

SSD: Crucial 128GB M550

HDD: Seagate barracuda 1TB

CASE: Phanteks Enthoo Pro

 

P.S. I have not bought any of this stuff yet, because i want to get all the parts listed first.

 

Thanks!

i am using the xigmatek Dark knight II with my 3570k and can do a 4.5 overclock with stress testing reaching about 80c with ambient room temp of about 21.1c

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You might want to look at NZXT Kraken series. X41 reaches about the same performance as an h100i with stock fans.

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NZXT Kraken line or the Corsair Hydro line (H80i, H100i, or H110).

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i am using the xigmatek Dark knight II with my 3570k and can do a 4.5 overclock with stress testing reaching about 80c with ambient room temp of about 21.1c

and that cooler looks better than most other air coolers because it's black.

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and that cooler looks better than most other air coolers because it's black.

only complaint is the fans are a bit of a pain to attach because they use rubber pieces that slide in between the fins

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A Corsair H100i or NZXT Kraken would do a fine job for OCing but make sure you good enough space to mount it properly.

 

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I would try Nzxt, getting real tired of the super noisy h100i. 

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Well good air cooling performs the same as AIO's (all in one water coolers), they are cheaper, more

Reliable and MILES quieter.

So yeah I would say get a NH-D15/D14 or U14s as your ram may be too high for them other 2.

However if you wish to watercool your GPU get an expandable AIO like the H220.

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Do it. Corsair coolers aren't bad but please for the love of god do not ever install Corsair Link. It is absolutely horrible. NZXT CAM is much much better. 

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I've got an Enthoo Pro and the H100i works great with the case. Not to mention it is one of the better coolers in your price range.

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The Noctua or Nzxt series might do it for me, but what do you guys/girls think about the Cryorig R1 Ultimate?

Its only game, why u heff to be mad?

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The Noctua or Nzxt series might do it for me, but what do you guys/girls think about the Cryorig R1 Ultimate?

Inb4 never heard of it don't buy it mantra. 

Dude that cooler looks baller. Would go for it.

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Inb4 never heard of it don't buy it mantra. 

Dude that cooler looks baller. Would go for it.

So you're suggesting it or telling me not to buy it? O.o And yeah thats pretty sick looking cooler

Its only game, why u heff to be mad?

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So you're suggesting it or telling me not to buy it? O.o And yeah thats pretty sick looking cooler

I'm telling you to buy it. Everybody else would probably disagree, cos they are bad. 

Buy it. It looks amazing and would perform pretty decently. 

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I have this problem with choosing a cpu cooler for my system. And before you comment about the Noctua NH-D series and the Cooler master EVO, i know they exist and maybe either one of them will be my choise. But i want to hear your opinions, because i don't' basically know anything about this stuff (besides the basics). Watercooling solution can be acceptable but i'm on a budget here so i can't afford more then 50-100 € (approx. 65-135 USD) Here's my setup:

 

CPU: Intel core i5 4670k

MOBO: AsRock Z87 PRO3

GPU:  MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 

RAM: Kingston HyperX Fury red 2x4GB

PSU: Corsair CX430W V2

SSD: Crucial 128GB M550

HDD: Seagate barracuda 1TB

CASE: Phanteks Enthoo Pro

 

P.S. I have not bought any of this stuff yet, because i want to get all the parts listed first.

 

Thanks!

 

Honestly for your budget range I'd suggest either a Corsair H100i or a Corsair H105. Honestly I'd go with the H100i just because I personally don't find much of a difference between the H100i and the H105. But hey what do I know? I run a custom watercooling loop so take my advice with a pinch of salt

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  • Storage: Kingston KC3000 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD; Seagate Barracuda 2TB Hard Disk Drive @ 7200rpm
  • PSU:  Cooler Master V1000 1000W 80+ Gold
  • Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow
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Honestly for your budget range I'd suggest either a Corsair H100i or a Corsair H105. Honestly I'd go with the H100i just because I personally don't find much of a difference between the H100i and the H105. But hey what do I know? I run a custom watercooling loop so take my advice with a pinch of salt

H105 has a 38mm thick rad v H100i 27mm thick rad. 

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Honestly for your budget range I'd suggest either a Corsair H100i or a Corsair H105. Honestly I'd go with the H100i just because I personally don't find much of a difference between the H100i and the H105. But hey what do I know? I run a custom watercooling loop so take my advice with a pinch of salt

Those two aio's are way too expensive for me, only retailers here in Finland are selling the over 120 euros, you see. I think i'll get the Cryorig air cooler because it's under 100 euros and performs like a champ. I might go for the Corsair aio's in the future tho.

Its only game, why u heff to be mad?

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H105 has a 38mm thick rad v H100i 27mm thick rad. 

 

I didn't see much difference in temps from people who have used either

 

Those two aio's are way too expensive for me, only retailers here in Finland are selling the over 120 euros, you see. I think i'll get the Cryorig air cooler because it's under 100 euros and performs like a champ. I might go for the Corsair aio's in the future tho.

 

Ah you are in Finland. In the US and Europe they are well under 120 euros

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  • Graphics:  Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ultra W OC 8G-V
  • Storage: Kingston KC3000 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD; Seagate Barracuda 2TB Hard Disk Drive @ 7200rpm
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I didn't see much difference in temps from people who have used either

 

 

Ah you are in Finland. In the US and Europe they are well under 120 euros

Yeah, that is one of the downsides living here. Almost everything is overpriced, because of the shipments from US/Asia to here and the taxes. Taxes are everywhere!!

Its only game, why u heff to be mad?

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Yeah, that is one of the downsides living here. Almost everything is overpriced, because of the shipments from US/Asia to here and the taxes. Taxes are everywhere!!

 

Hardware stuff is actually fairly cheap where I live compared to other Asian countries but it's more expensive than US so...

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  • Graphics:  Colorful iGame GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Ultra W OC 8G-V
  • Storage: Kingston KC3000 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD; Seagate Barracuda 2TB Hard Disk Drive @ 7200rpm
  • PSU:  Cooler Master V1000 1000W 80+ Gold
  • Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow
  • Keyboard: Cooler Master CK550 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard w/Gateron Red switches
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  • AMP: JDS Labs O2 AMP
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