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Cheap, reliable CPU block?

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I'm looking for suggestions of a relatively cheap CPU waterblock compatible with LGA1150 in order to cool my 4690k, doesn't need to look too flash but something plain black or with a metallic finish would be nice. Thanks.

 

Everyone says Hyper 212 Evo, don't see anything wrong with it, however mounting system is a bit clunky

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for watercooling.....

 

Oh. LOL. Sorry for the unhelpfullness

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 | Motherboard: Asus Z97-A/USB 3.1 | Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB | Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB | GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card | Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED | Power Supply: EVGA 600B | Networking Card: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 | Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor | Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Tournament Edition (Cherry MX Blue) | Mouse: Logitech G100s | Quote me and say "Dope Flamingo" if you actually read this. 

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Hahahaha, I'm really not too sure as I haven't chosen the other components of my loop yet but pretty much as cheap as possible without risks or terribly hindered performance.

https://shop.ekwb.com/ek-supremacy-evo-acetal-nickel-original-csq

this one is very good. most EK products are very reliable

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AlphaCool's blocks are fairly reliable and work pretty well. Phobya's blocks are similar to AlphaCool's blocks as well. In both instances, though, you'll want to be a little careful when tubing up or you can damage the threads, but if you stick to 3/8"x1/2" (10mmx13mm) tubing that is reasonably flexible (I recently used Tygon in a build and like how easy it is to use), you should be fine.

Wife's build: Amethyst - Ryzen 9 3900X, 32GB G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200, ASUS Prime X570-P, EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 12GB, Corsair Obsidian 750D, Corsair RM1000 (yellow label)

My build: Mira - Ryzen 7 3700X, 32GB EVGA DDR4-3200, ASUS Prime X470-PRO, EVGA RTX 3070 XC3, beQuiet Dark Base 900, EVGA 1000 G6

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