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I just want something known for reliabilty . I also dont care about the noise. Which one is the go to cooler for builders these days?

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Just now, huilun02 said:

What processor? Overclocked?

Will a bigass tower cooler fit in your case?

Yeah any size will do...its a large case, one of those old heavy ones with a roomy interior

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I've got to say that the best air cooler is probably the Noctua NH-D15. Not the greatest looking but it cools very well.

 

Alternatively, if you're more concerned about looks, the beQuiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 is a great choice.

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24 minutes ago, I am an SSD said:

I just want something known for reliabilty . I also dont care about the noise. Which one is the go to cooler for builders these days?

I really like my CRYORIG H5 Ultimate, but anything CRYORIG, Noctua or be quiet! is pretty solid.

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Noctua, Cryorig, bequiet at the high end, Cryorig or Cooler Master for less expensive coolers IMO. Can't beat the NH-D15, though I do love my H5 Ultimate.

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NH-D15, Silver Arrow Extreme, R1 Ultimate, and the PH-TC14PE are the top performers. I may be missing a few others. 

As for reliability, that isn't usually a deciding factor for heatsinks which have no moving parts aside from the fan. 

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