Cooling for high end build

[pitprok]

So my build is

I5 4670k
Sapphire r9 290 (going to CF in the future)
16GB gskill ripjawsx ram

MSI Z87-G55 mobo

EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 G2 psu

What kind of cooling do i need and which one ?

Also im planning another build with the same stuff except the cpu will be 8320e, i'd like some advice on cooling about that one too

Thank you

 

[79wjd]

Something like a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Dark Rock Slim for lighter overclocks or Corsair H105/Nepton 240m/NH-D14/NH-D15 for heavier overclocks. P.s. a 1000w psu is enough for three 290s -- so, way overkill...I'd actually go with an EVGA G2 850w psu.

 

Also, what are you using the FX8 system for? 

[awesomes8wc3]

NH-D14 or H80/100.

 

Also 1kw for i5/R9 290?

[ElectronicArts]

Remove post sorry.

[Gr8White_Bear]

you only really need 850w for CF 290.

 

anyways, I'm happy with my Phanteks PH-TC14PE.  It's pretty much on par with the Noctua D14, but you can choose a color you like.

[stuka06]

The Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo could be your baseline. This will cool your system, but is not as high performing as the rest of your system.

 

There are a couple of options. The Noctua NH-D15 will most likely be your best option, but probably overkill. And also quite expensive.

The Noctua NH-D14 on the other hand will provide close to that cooling performance while being more wallet friendly.

If you want Noctua, and who could blame you, but don't want a dual tower heatsink, maybe look at the NH-U12S or NH-U14S.

 

Another good option might be the Dark Rock Pro. 

Which will also probably look better.

[pitprok]

Something like a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Dark Rock Slim for lighter overclocks or Corsair H105/Nepton 240m/NH-D14/NH-D15 for heavier overclocks. P.s. a 1000w psu is enough for three 290s -- so, way overkill...I'd actually go with an EVGA G2 850w psu.

 

Also, what are you using the FX8 system for? 

 

The FX8 will be for gaming/recording as well but for a more budget limited build

Wouldnt the watercooling be overkill ?

 

NH-D14 or H80/100.

 

Also 1kw for i5/R9 290?

 

 

you only really need 850w for CF 290.

 

anyways, I'm happy with my Phanteks PH-TC14PE.  It's pretty much on par with the Noctua D14, but you can choose a color you like.

 

Does the phanteks have 2 fans on it ?

 

The Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo could be your baseline. This will cool your system, but is not as high performing as the rest of your system.

 

There are a couple of options. The Noctua NH-D15 will most likely be your best option, but probably overkill. And also quite expensive.

The Noctua NH-D14 on the other hand will provide close to that cooling performance while being more wallet friendly.

If you want Noctua, and who could blame you, but don't want a dual tower heatsink, maybe look at the NH-U12S or NH-U14S.

 

Another good option might be the Dark Rock Pro. 

Which will also probably look better.

 

Thanks, i will check all of them out

Btw this is my tower

http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=821

Can it support those coolers ? Do i need more fans ? I think it has some pre-installed

[79wjd]

The FX8 will be for gaming/recording as well but for a more budget limited build

I'd check out a Xeon E3 1231v3 then as it can easily run on a low end board and will surpass a heavily overclocked FX8 in terms of performance for not a whole lot more. 

[pitprok]

I'd check out a Xeon E3 1231v3 then as it can easily run on a low end board and will surpass a heavily overclocked FX8 in terms of performance for not a whole lot more. 

 

Unfortunately in order to CF, the xeon e3 1231v3 mobo and the FX8 mobo are the same price (+-5euros), and the difference in price is not negligible

So were talking for a price difference of 130-150 euros, almost 50% up

[LongbowX404]

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I'm currently using the Nepton 240M on my 5930K, I put another 2 fans on it for push pull and am getting 28-30C idle overclocked to 4GHz. 

Just speaking from experience! 

 

[awesomes8wc3]

The FX8 will be for gaming/recording as well but for a more budget limited build

Wouldnt the watercooling be overkill ?

 

 

 

 

Does the phanteks have 2 fans on it ?

 

Thanks, i will check all of them out

Btw this is my tower

http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=821

Can it support those coolers ? Do i need more fans ? I think it has some pre-installed

Googling reports D14 will only just fit...D15 might not but it could.