Best cooler to overclock?

linker357 · 07-27-2013, 01:26 AM **#11**

Alright then I think I'll buy the 212, from the reviews and what I've read it seems that almost everyone recommends it for overclocking, some even say it's as good as a high end cooler with a low price tag. What I can probably do is get another 120mm fan to put extra on the heatsink for even better performance

**admin89** · 07-27-2013, 01:32 AM **#12**

It's quite heavy . Well , that's expected from its size
Size doesn't really matter to me since I put it on the test bench
The fan is quiet at idle but it's a little too loud at full load (not really matter btw) . 212 Evo is not easy to install like I thought ...
I want to reuse the old Pentium D 925 3.0GHz which run hot (need a decent cooler to overclock but not an expensive high end product like noctua) . I don't want to build a new PC because i'm not at home all the time , I travels a lot . So a new laptop would be better

linker357 · 07-27-2013, 01:51 AM **#13**

Size doesn't matter I'm sure it will fit my case nicely, and noise isn't really a problem, I'm sure I can install it with a bit of time and patience Smile

, I'll get that one, seems like a very good option for such a low price

linker357 · 08-02-2013, 11:10 AM **#14**

Sorry for bringing up this thread again but a friend of mine is giving me his corsair H80 at a very cheap price because he got a better one, how well will it perform and how will it handle overclocking? I've seen some videos and it seemed quite nice but wanted to know your opinion or if anyone here had experience with this cooler

**NaturalViolence** · 08-02-2013, 11:37 AM **#15**

It's a good cooler. If you can get it for $50 or less go for it.

CryZENx · 08-05-2013, 10:41 PM **#16**

Holy crap noctua NH-D14 is pretty beast ^^, got here 4770k overclocked @4ghz ( turned off turbo mode ) 40idle and when playing @ 55-60C and this with a intel stock cooling....
going definitly buy the noctua, thanks guys!

ThorhiantheUltimate · 08-06-2013, 02:47 AM **#17**

Custom water loop here! Honestly, if you can do it, IT IS SO WORTH IT! It's pricey, but seeing as if you buy the right block for your CPU, it'll be compatible with many CPUs in the future through replaceable brackets. The $80 I spent on my Koolance CPU 370 (got it before the 380 ever came out) was totally worth it. Plus, of they don't sell a bracket in the future for future Intel/AMD sockets, just make your own Big Grin

Depending on if your using dyes or not, maintenance isn't that bad either, just a yearly cleaning usually, maybe a flush halfway through. I would send you a pic, but my Cables are a mess in my case right now, and that won't change till I get a modular PSU due to my "unorthodox" chassis.

**NaturalViolence** · 08-06-2013, 09:21 AM **#18**

ThorhiantheUltimate Wrote:s if you buy the right block for your CPU, it'll be compatible with many CPUs in the future through replaceable brackets.

ThorhiantheUltimate Wrote:Plus, of they don't sell a bracket in the future for future Intel/AMD sockets, just make your own

This is true of air coolers too. I'm still using my tuniq tower 120 with my ivy bridge cpu that I bought for $50 back in 2006 for a pentium D rig.

It probably performs close to the performance of your loop except it:
1. Didn't cost hundreds of dollars
2. Has no risk of leaks
3. Does not require fluid replacement

The main advantage of custom water loops is the ability to cool multiple components with one radiator. In my opinion it's not worth it just to cool the cpu. Unless you have some kind of special circumstance like a high dust environment or space restrictions inside the chassis.

ThorhiantheUltimate · 08-06-2013, 03:48 PM **#19**

Depending on the situation and how much money you can burn, just WCing a CPU is worth it since a custom loop is, well, custom. It can be adapted later (build over time). A CPU loop can be a foundation, that's the beauty of it. I understand the costs can be daunting to some, and that is understandable. Go ahead and get the air cooler. But, leaks are VERY unlikely when you build your loop correctly with good parts (the bitspower premium is totally worth it in my experience), especially if you do a leak test for a few hours to a day or two by using a secondary power supply, that's when you'll usually see failures, its kinda like stress testing with prime95 Wink

Also, maintenance is more of an annual thing or half way through the year if your flushing fluids with dyes, and stuff like that. I've seen fluids go well over that time without any damage, but its good to be safe with at least annual cleaning and MAYBE tubing replacement (depending on your tubing). Also, if you design your loop correctly, filling and draining can be easy with your Resevoir and a good valve at the bottom of the loop.

If you need to get the job done now and cheaply, get the air cooler. If you want an adventure and a silent and high performance option, Water is an excellent choice.

Sorry I couldn't use a reply, on my ipad.

**NaturalViolence** · 08-06-2013, 05:03 PM **#20**

ThorhiantheUltimate Wrote:Sorry I couldn't use a reply, on my ipad.

Jesus christ man get yourself a laptop already! If you can afford an open loop liquid cooling system and an ipad you can definitely afford a laptop.