1151 CPU Cooler

[Sumierm]

Can anyone recommend the best cpu air cooler for the 1151 socket. Many coolers ive seen say it fits 1151 but when I look on the manufacturer website, 1151 is not listed under the supported sockets. Thanks!

[manikyath]

anything that fits 115* fits 1151, the great advantage of not changing mounting holes

 

as for best.. depends on the kind of cooler you're looking for.

[MkaiL]

Noctua nh-d15 or be quiet dark rock 3 pro are some of the best performing air coolers. Be careful with ram clearance though.

[Sumierm]

2 minutes ago, manikyath said:

anything that fits 115* fits 1151, the great advantage of not changing mounting holes

 

as for best.. depends on the kind of cooler you're looking for.

I have a i7 7700 processor so any air cooler that can cool that during overclocking.

[manikyath]

Just now, Sumierm said:

i7 7700 -- overclocking

7700 or 7700k?

 

because you're not gonna overclock a 7700

[Coaxialgamer]

Anything that fits 1156 , 1155 and 1150 also fits 1151 . The mounting holes haven't changed ( unlike am3 to am4 ).

I'd recommend the nh d15 if you can afford it . It's basically the best in it's class . 

[Coaxialgamer]

1 minute ago, Sumierm said:

I have a i7 7700 processor so any air cooler that can cool that during overclocking.

If it's an i7 7700 ( not the 7700k ) , then you won't be able to overclock anyway .? In which case i'd recommend the 212 evo if you don't want the stock cooler.

A beefy air cooler won't make a difference in that scenario.

[Bananasplit_00]

NH-D15 is the best, but i doubt you would need that much cooling unless you are running a 5.2GHz 7700K

[Sumierm]

4 minutes ago, Coaxialgamer said:

If it's an i7 7700 ( not the 7700k ) , then you won't be able to overclock anyway .? In which case i'd recommend the 212 evo if you don't want the stock cooler.

A beefy air cooler won't make a difference in that scenario.

It is the 7700k

[LogicalDrm]

U14S or Dark Rock 3 are good midrange coolers, H5 also. High end options listed already