Yes, the H80 is a better system then either of those. However you'll get a lot more bang for your buck if you buy a high end air cooler instead of a low end watercooler.
Why exactly is the H80 better? In technical terms, i don't see a difference. I don't quite understand why air is better than entry level water. Are you talking about coolers like the noctua dh14?
Quote:Why exactly is the H80 better? In technical terms, i don't see a difference.
Better heat dissipation therefore lower temperatures under load.
Better temperatures = better cooling
Quote:I don't quite understand why air is better than entry level water.
Same reason as above, they perform better.
Quote:Are you talking about coolers like the noctua dh14?
Yes that's a good one.
Another question: i plan to oc my 2500k to 4.5ish GHz would I be able to get away with using something like the hyper 212 EVO? I'd be down for getting something a little more costly, but not so much as $80. any recommendations for a cooler less than $50?
The Thermalright HR-02 Macho is a very good CPU cooler.
Quote:Another question: i plan to oc my 2500k to 4.5ish GHz would I be able to get away with using something like the hyper 212 EVO? I'd be down for getting something a little more costly, but not so much as $80. any recommendations for a cooler less than $50?
All of the information that you will ever need is here:
http://www.frostytech.com/
Ok, what would happen if I got another fan for push pull? Would it cool even better?
Quote: i plan to oc my 2500k to 4.5ish GHz would I be able to get away with using something like the hyper 212 EVO?
Easily. There's no need to spend $60 or higher for a CPU cooler when a 212+/EVO can easily bring you to 4.5GHz.
Personally, I'd recommend the Gelid Tranquillo Rev 2 if you can find it in your country. It's much better than the 212+/EVO, and can get you up to 5GHz if you've got decent/good airflow.
It's also smaller than the EVO or Macho.