cpu cooler for new build

[remedyy]

Hey guys, not that long ago I needed your help and I need it again.

 

Right now I have dilema, which cpu cooler to buy. Originaly I wanted Noctua NH-D15, but I'm worried little bit about its performance, because during summer here is constantly over 36°C. I know it is one of the best air cooler out there (if not the best), but I want to overclock my CPU to 4,5GHz (from 3,5, i5-6600K (I had to reconsider basicly whole build, because things are little bit messy right now and can't invest more money, but that's fine)).

 

So my 2 other options are NZXT Kraken x61 and Magicool DIY Liquid Cooling System. Which of these 2 would you recomend me? Here are links on these 2 coolers. It is e-shop I am going to to buy components from. I found out, they have english version of their web page, it is strange in my country, usually they have only SVK xD.

 

https://www.alza.sk/EN/nzxt-kraken-x61-d2298306.htm?o=1 - kraken x61

https://www.alza.sk/EN/magicool-diy-liquid-cooling-system-dual-120-d4121918.htm?o=1 - magicool diy kit

I don't have any experiences with custom loop, but I think it won't be big problem.

 

thanks a lot, any help will be appreciated

[Treedubz]

If you don't mind using air cooling, you could get the cryorig h7 or h5a which would get your CPU to around 4.5 for way cheaper.  I have an i5 6600k with a cryorig h7 that I got up to 4.4 Ghz.

[remedyy]

3 minutes ago, Treedubz said:

If you don't mind using air cooling, you could get the cryorig h7 or h5a which would get your CPU to around 4.5 for way cheaper.  I have an i5 6600k with a cryorig h7 that I got up to 4.4 Ghz.

My plan is to overclock to 4,4-4,5, but problem is, cryorig isn't available in my country. That's why I went originaly with nh-d15.

https://www.alza.sk/EN/

this is shop I'm going to buy from. They have quite poor supply and they are overprices a bit, but I don't have many other choices :). (I could buy from other country, but it's not worth the nerves if something comes broken.)

[Treedubz]

3 hours ago, remedyy said:

My plan is to overclock to 4,4-4,5, but problem is, cryorig isn't available in my country. That's why I went originaly with nh-d15.

https://www.alza.sk/EN/

this is shop I'm going to buy from. They have quite poor supply and they are overprices a bit, but I don't have many other choices :). (I could buy from other country, but it's not worth the nerves if something comes broken.)

Oh ok.  Well then the cooler you chose is pretty good.

[Torn]

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/zalman-reserator-3-max-dual-nzxt-kraken-x61-noctua-nh-d15,4000-5.html

[remedyy]

20 minutes ago, Torn said:

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/zalman-reserator-3-max-dual-nzxt-kraken-x61-noctua-nh-d15,4000-5.html

thanks, I will read through that later as it's quite late.

24 minutes ago, Treedubz said:

Oh ok.  Well then the cooler you chose is pretty good.

i was discussing this issue with some people, and they said they would go with liquid cooler with this high overclock. That's why I'm unsure right now.

 

tbh I would like the noctua cooler, it looks really sexy and massive xD, but if it's not gonna cool good I have to change.

[Torn]

This liquid option will cool better, but it will also be louder if that matters.

[remedyy]

1 minute ago, Torn said:

This liquid option will cool better, but it will also be louder if that matters.

well, I don't mind the pump being loud, as long it's not too loud.

 

What about the diy kit, worth even looking at it? Heard that custom loops are better in cooling.

[Torn]

The only way a custom loop will be better, is if it has more Rad Surface area. ... and/or you are cooling your Vid Card as well.

A DIY kit that has the smaller dimensions and costs more is an absolute no more me.

The AIO is dual 140mm, the DIY is dual 120mm