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Hey, I have always wanted to upgrade my cooling setup, but I haven't had money until now. I have around 50$ to spend, what heat sink should I get, and is there anything else (besides thermal paste) I should put in. 

Case: Corsair Carbide 200R

Ram: G Skill Ripjaws X

Motherboard: Gigabyte B85M D3H

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Hey, I have always wanted to upgrade my cooling setup, but I haven't had money until now. I have around 50$ to spend, what heat sink should I get, and is there anything else (besides thermal paste) I should put in. 

Case: Corsair Carbide 200R

Ram: G Skill Ripjaws X

Motherboard: Gigabyte B

Which CPU?

BOINC Setup:
i5 7200U @ Stock

Core2Duo T6600 @ Stock

i3 2330M @ Stock

i5 3210M @ Stock

 

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i5 4690k. I haven't overclocked before, but I'd like to at some point.

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i5 4690k. I haven't overclocked before, but I'd like to at some point.

Hyper 212 EVO or Cryorig H7

BOINC Setup:
i5 7200U @ Stock

Core2Duo T6600 @ Stock

i3 2330M @ Stock

i5 3210M @ Stock

 

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212 evo would be nice assuming you had the room.

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if you can get one, in some areas the bequiet dark rock advanced c1 is around $50, in some other areas, it costs more than a trip to the moon...

 

its hell to mount, but its a very nice looking, sturdy cooler thats quiet and performs very well.

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212 EVO probably the best at that price range

 

By far not.

The Scythe Mugen 4 and be Quiet Shadow Rock 2 are much better, but obviously also more expensive.

 

 

 

 

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If I put in a 212 EVO, would it be worthwhile to get a separate fan or some case fans or should I just leave it stock?

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By far not.

The Scythe Mugen 4 and be Quiet Shadow Rock 2 are much better, but obviously also more expensive.

backing the shadow rock 2 here, its equally painful to mount as the dark rock advanced c1, but much cheaper.

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If I put in a 212 EVO, would it be worthwhile to get a separate fan or some case fans or should I just leave it stock?

I'd suggest the Shadow Rock 2. Or a Cryorig C7/H5

BOINC Setup:
i5 7200U @ Stock

Core2Duo T6600 @ Stock

i3 2330M @ Stock

i5 3210M @ Stock

 

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backing the shadow rock 2 here, its equally painful to mount as the dark rock advanced c1, but much cheaper.

 

The Scythe Mugen is actually even better and comes close to the Dark Rock Pro 3  ^_^

 

 

 

 

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is the thermal paste with the Shadow Rock 2 okay or should I buy arctic silver?

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is the thermal paste with the Shadow Rock 2 okay or should I buy arctic silver?

I think the thermal paste is fine.

BOINC Setup:
i5 7200U @ Stock

Core2Duo T6600 @ Stock

i3 2330M @ Stock

i5 3210M @ Stock

 

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If I put in a 212 EVO, would it be worthwhile to get a separate fan or some case fans or should I just leave it stock?

You are good with current fans. If you got some extra to spare, getting second intake for front or bottom is good selection.

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