Next CPU cooler?

[orangecat]

I was thinking of getting a new cooler for my Core i5 3570K because my Hyper 212 is not enough for my CPU being clocked at 4.4Ghz so I wanted to get this (http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=35&lng=en). What do you think?

[Hyydrah]

I'm pretty sure that Tom Logan from Overclock3D didn't like it, have you considered the NH-L12 or NH-U14S?

[No One Puts A Real Name]

I was thinking of getting a new cooler for my Core i5 3570K because my Hyper 212 is not enough for my CPU being clocked at 4.4Ghz so I wanted to get this (http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=35&lng=en). What do you think?

can you get the nh-d14 instead?

[orangecat]

can you get the nh-d14 instead?

Yea but I would like it if the cooler didn't stick 5 feet off the motherboard.

[No One Puts A Real Name]

Yea but I would like it if the cooler didn't stick 5 feet off the motherboard.

well, you can sacrifice that for better cooling.

[orangecat]

well, you can sacrifice that for better cooling.

True.

[PBaines]

You will never see a more highly regarded air cooler than a Noctua NH-D14.

[boggle4321]

at the moment i cool my 3570k with this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cooler-Xigmatek-Dark-Knight-1155/dp/B007PYMZAW/ref=sr_1_57?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1369658445&sr=1-57&keywords=cpu+cooler+1155#productDetails

 

i can get a stable 4.6Ghz at about 75c but i have pushed 4.9Ghz

[THIRSTYLOTUS]

jest go with a h100i and you will get very good temps

but make sheer that you get aftermarket quiet high static presser fans

[skullbringer]

just cat a h80i or h100i and be happy

[Tardbarn]

I have both the Noctua NH-D14 and the Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 2. I got the Be Quiet cooler because I think it looks much better than my old Noctua cooler. Both cool basically just as well (I think the Be Quiet cools my 3570K a degree or two better).

 

The mounting mechanism on the Noctua cooler is BY FAR superior, it's so much easier. The Dark Rock Pro 2 is pretty much only possible if you have a removable motherboard tray or if you can/want to remove your motherboard. They are both pretty expensive but both are definitely worth it.

[Homicidium]

I think a H100i with aftermarket fans is pretty much the best cooler you can get without going custom loop. it maybe out perform all the others but build quality and warrenty push it over the edge for me.

 

Someone clearly hasn't heard of either the Thermaltake Water Extreme 2.0 or the Swiftech H220. 

 

But really, if you want to get the best air cooling solution, the Noctua NH-D14 is the way to go. I'm using it at a 4.2GHz Overclock at max out at 50°C at 23°C ambient. There are some air cooling solutions from Thermaltake and Prolimatech that perform equally, but I think (at least the Prolimatech one) is more expensive. 

[mgsstar]

The Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 2 like Tardbarn is a very good cooler. The Thermalright Silver Arrow is also a good choice.

[Hyp0xia]

EDIT: Disregard this post.

[Godlygamer23]

That Noctua cooler is extremely large.

[LuizStocco]

That seems to be good, but i'd get something more visually appealing... Zalman is really awesome!

[Scia]

Well the NH-D14 is probably the best aircooler, followed by the Thermalright Silver arrow, but they are both huge.

 

Depending on your budget:

 

seems to be pretty awesome