Best Cooler for 2500k

BurntWookie · Apr 17, 2012

After looking at reviews for the Be Quiet Dark Rock Advanced, Zalman CNPS9900MAX, and the Corsair H60/H80, I'm at a loss for what cooler would be most effective for a 2500k. I'm looking for quietest, yet most thermally effective (I know that's a catch, but I'm looking for middle ground).

Other specs to consider:
Mobo: Asus Maximus V Gene
Case: Silverstone FT03

sneekypeet · Apr 17, 2012

Thermalright silver arrow?

ChristTheGreat · Apr 17, 2012

Noctua NH-D14?

Personnally, I have a CNPS10X Extreme, which I removed the stock fan, and put a xspc xinruilian 120mm 1650rpm, and it does a great job, silent (if at 1650 it's not enought, reduce speed via fanmate)

I have my i5 2500k @ 4.7ghz 1.32/1.34v 100% BOINC everyday, maxcore 67C while GPU running BETA WCG..

Vulpesveritas · Apr 17, 2012

There's the Coolermaster TPC 812 that's coming out early next month. And the Phanteks dual-tower coolers that beat the Noctura NH-D14 while giving you color options.

Shurakai · Apr 17, 2012

Well I currently use a 212 EVO for my 2500K at 4.5ghz, can't hear it over my other fans (unless stress testing), but I would definitely recommend anything from Noctua, everyone's opinion on them seems to be great performance and great noise levels (if you don't mind funny coloured fans)

mrthanhnguyen · Apr 17, 2012

I got cooler master hyper tx3 with 2x92 geild fan with my side panel open on 2500k@4.5ghz 1.35v. prime 95 about 68-73, gaming 58-63, can't hear shit from that 2 fans.

Beertintedgoggles · Apr 17, 2012

I've had very good results with the Corsair A70. Do some searching and you should be able to find it for a little over $30

micropage7 · Apr 17, 2012

ChristTheGreat said:
Noctua NH-D14?

Personnally, I have a CNPS10X Extreme, which I removed the stock fan, and put a xspc xinruilian 120mm 1650rpm, and it does a great job, silent (if at 1650 it's not enought, reduce speed via fanmate)

I have my i5 2500k @ 4.7ghz 1.32/1.34v 100% BOINC everyday, maxcore 67C while GPU running BETA WCG..

yep that noctua performs pretty well and thats kinda nice choice for anyone who want best air cooler based

Vulpesveritas · Apr 17, 2012

micropage7 said:
yep that noctua performs pretty well and thats kinda nice choice for anyone who want best air cooler based

Except these outperform it for more or less the same price, and give you color options; ($5 less on newegg for silver version, $5 more for colored)
Phanteks PH-TC14PE 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating Bal...
Phanteks PH-TC14PE_RD 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating ...
Phanteks PH-TC14PE_OR 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating ...
Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating ...
Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BL 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating ...
:roll:

Anusha · Apr 17, 2012

I was looking at TR True Spirit 140. Seems decent, comes within couple of degrees of Archon yet costing half the price.

lyndonguitar · Apr 17, 2012

Corsair H series would be my bet. Quiet and works well

Anusha · Apr 17, 2012

lyndonguitar said:
Corsair H series would be my bet. Quiet and works well

I beg to differ. One thing they are not is quiet.

HammerON · Apr 17, 2012

Anusha said:
I was looking at TR True Spirit 140. Seems decent, comes within couple of degrees of Archon yet costing half the price.

Nice cooler and should work well.

Anusha said:
I beg to differ. One thing they are not is quiet.

Have you owened one? Just curious because I thought they were pretty quiet. Can always replace the fan(s).

Anusha · Apr 17, 2012

I have a kuhler 620 which every reviewer says is much quieter than corsair h series. 620 is too loud for me. Nuf said.

HammerON · Apr 17, 2012

The question is are you going to over clock and what are you looking for in 24/7 clocks?

BurntWookie · Apr 18, 2012

HammerON said:
The question is are you going to over clock and what are you looking for in 24/7 clocks?

I hope to get at least 4.6-5.0ghz on the Max V Gene.

These are all great suggestions, and I wish I could go with the phanteks, but my cooler limitation is 167mm :banghead:

BurntWookie · Apr 18, 2012

Vulpesveritas said:
Except these outperform it for more or less the same price, and give you color options; ($5 less on newegg for silver version, $5 more for colored)
Phanteks PH-TC14PE 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating Bal...
Phanteks PH-TC14PE_RD 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating ...
Phanteks PH-TC14PE_OR 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating ...
Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating ...
Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BL 140mm UFB (Updraft Floating ...

Would these cause any problems with the stack effect cooling?

Vulpesveritas · Apr 18, 2012

BurntWookie said:
Would these cause any problems with the stack effect cooling?

Other than needing low profile RAM? Not really to my knowledge, which is sadly limited to reviews, but the Phanteks coolers have beaten the Noctura in every review I've read.

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