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CPU Heat sink Choice

I have a core i5 4690k running at the stock clock speed (3.5GHz). I'd like to over-clock it to the max clock speed (4.1 GHz). I am wondering if i do overclock my CPU what the best air cooled heat sink is to do this. I'd prefer to not to go over around 25-30 but I'd like to see the best options. 

 

These are the specs of my computer:

 

Motherboard - ASUS Z-97c

Processor - Intel Core i5 4690k

GPU - EVGA GTX 960 SuperSC ACX 2.0 4GB 

Storage - Samsung 840 evo 250GB

Storage - WD 1TB Blue

Case - Fractal Design Core 3500

Cooling - 4x 140mm Fans

Power Supply - EVGA Supernova B2 750w

 

 

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I have a core i5 4690k running at the stock clock speed (3.5GHz). I'd like to over-clock it to the max clock speed (4.1 GHz). I am wondering if i do overclock my CPU what the best air cooled heat sink is to do this. I'd prefer to not to go over around 25-30 but I'd like to see the best options. 

 

These are the specs of my computer:

 

Motherboard - ASUS Z-97c

Processor - Intel Core i5 4690k

GPU - EVGA GTX 960 SuperSC ACX 2.0 4GB 

Storage - Samsung 840 evo 250GB

Storage - WD 1TB Blue

Case - Fractal Design Core 3500

Cooling - 4x 140mm Fans

Power Supply - EVGA Supernova B2 750w

hyper 212 evo for that budget

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hyper 212 evo for that budget

Agree with him but make sure you thoroughly look into how to install this beast, great cooler with an Achilles heel. THE INSTRUCTIONS

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What currency are you using and where are you located?

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I am using American Dollars and I live in the Southern California area in The US

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I am using American Dollars and I live in the Southern California area in The US

Either would be good:

Katana 4: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/scythe-cpu-cooler-scktn4000

212 Evo: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2

 

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