new build, recommendations for air coolers?

Samdbugman · Sep 24, 2015

I finally got my new machine put together and running. Everything is running quite nicely, several games running 25% or more faster.
This is my first intel rig, and I would like some recommendations for air coolers,(I have no desire for water cooling just yet). The only after market cooler I've used is the cooler master 212 that I used on my amd builds.
My budget is up to $100, so some ideas on a good cooler would be great. my new specs are in my profile. thanks in advance.

remixedcat · Sep 24, 2015

212evo wasn't good enough?? Temps???

sneekypeet · Sep 24, 2015

remixedcat said:
212evo wasn't good enough?? Temps???

As mentioned...this! That cooler would be sufficient for stock, and even allows room for a mild overclock if desired. If you are not planning to overclock, there is no need for a $100 budget.

Samdbugman · Sep 24, 2015

sneekypeet said:
As mentioned...this! That cooler would be sufficient for stock, and even allows room for a mild overclock if desired. If you are not planning to overclock, there is no need for a $100 budget.

remixedcat said:
212evo wasn't good enough?? Temps???

sneekypeet · Sep 24, 2015

You seem to have forgotten to post anything there.

Samdbugman · Sep 24, 2015

Im sorry. I should have noted that both of my 212 evos are still in use in the amd machines. Both of them are excellent coolers, but they are 5 and 6 years old, so I was trying to find out if there were anything new and better, as I would like to mildly overclock at sometime. Using the stock cooler I seem to idle at about 36 in a 72 degree farenhiet room, and after gaming for an hour it gets up to 68 c at the highest.

remixedcat · Sep 24, 2015

Get the jetflo fans for em and they work even better.. I did..

I get 27-37c on average and gaming is 40-52c on my 3570k

Samdbugman · Sep 24, 2015

remixedcat said:
Get the jetflo fans for em and they work even better.. I did..

I get 27-37c on average and gaming is 40-52c on my 3570k

sounds great! jetflo are better than megaflo? also do you use 1 fan to push
or pull or 2 fans to push and pull?

remixedcat · Sep 24, 2015

1 fan

Samdbugman · Sep 24, 2015

remixedcat said:
1 fan

configure to push the air? sorry to ask more but I want to get this right the first time.

remixedcat · Sep 24, 2015

Jborg · Sep 24, 2015

remixedcat said:
Get the jetflo fans for em and they work even better.. I did..

I get 27-37c on average and gaming is 40-52c on my 3570k

This.

I use this exact set up with 2 fet flo fans.

212 EVO is perfectly fine if your not lookin to spend alot.

I used the 212 EVO on my AMD build as well (FX 8350)

I just recently got my i5 4690k... Running @ 4.2ghz @ 1.14V

Idle temps are 35-40c - gaming load = 50-55c - Prime Small FFTS = 80ish Celcius, which is still a very acceptable temp especially running prime which is an unrealistic amount of load.

So in Short, the 212 EVO will do what you need and allow a mild OC.

newtekie1 · Sep 24, 2015

Noctua NH-D14 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018

awesomesauce · Sep 24, 2015

I use and used zalman on all my cpu i got and i love it.
A little on the pricy side but i like how they look!

triple fan: http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=449
dual fan: http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=607
another one: http://www.zalman.com/global/product/Product_Read.php?Idx=350

check it out: CNPS12X

Temp are well good, or u can go for noctua :toast:

GorbazTheDragon · Sep 25, 2015

Yeah one of either the 212EVO or 212X will probably do quite fine. I have my delidded 4790k under a 212EVO in my brothers rig ATM, runs at 4.6GHz(1.2v) at 50-60 in games and mid 80s in stress tests with a pretty relaxed fan profile. And it's pretty quiet too. The 212X is just a newer version of the 212EVO, sometimes it has been a bit cheaper.

crazyeyesreaper · Sep 25, 2015

Cryorig H5 Universal. Or H7 Universal.

Divide Overflow · Sep 27, 2015

I just installed a Cryorig H5 Ultimate in a system very close to yours and am very happy with it. It's quiet, well under your budget and offers plenty of overhead for your mild overclock.

peche · Sep 28, 2015

as far as I have read, and understood OP has other machines {amd machines} with 212evo, he maight be looking for an a alternative to replace stock cooler for a intel rig,

So if I'm ok about the post,

my humble opinions:

Coolermaster Evo 212,

Thermaltake contact 39, any Frio Cooler, Nic series are pretty cheap and entry level, but with some decent fans can perform pretty well,

more info:
Thermaltake air coolers

also if you can you are welcome to watercooling universe, you always can try AIO, there is people that says that watercooling must be for overclockers, that’s a lie….

take a watch.. AIO are interesting options…

Thermaltake AIO [All in One, watercooling...]

Regards,

Jetster · Sep 28, 2015

If you want an upgrade from the CM 212 then AIO cooling is the way. Its not that its better just a much cleaner look

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181089&ignorebbr=1

marmiteonpizza · Sep 28, 2015

I've just transitioned from AMD to Intel and still use the same heatsink - my trusty Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo.
Temps are very good, but then again, I do have seven case fans with well thought out fan placement (four intake, three exhaust, strategically placed) and payed attention to my cable management to maximise airflow.

Ebo · Sep 28, 2015

for the price, you simply cant beat the EVO, If you look further, go for Noctua, Palimatech or Pantek

Jetster · Sep 28, 2015

The 212 + is on sale right now at NE for $15 after rebate

crazyeyesreaper · Sep 29, 2015

$15 after rebate thats not bad but sad fact is folks there are better entry level coolers for less than the Evo when it at regular MSRP. Its not the go to cooler anymore. Unless as Jetster noted above its at a heavy discount. Just be prepared to wait for said discount.

Samdbugman · Sep 30, 2015

I finally made up my mind and to day I should receive my new ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED. thanks everyone for your imput and advise.Both of my evos are in use I'm my other 2 machines ,and after reading reviews and recommendations, I chose to go with the Zalman. It seems to cool as much as I require, and being all copper had the added benefit of looking nice in my new case. thanks again everyone.

rtwjunkie · Sep 30, 2015

Samdbugman said:
I finally made up my mind and to day I should receive my new ZALMAN CNPS9900ALED. thanks everyone for your imput and advise.Both of my evos are in use I'm my other 2 machines ,and after reading reviews and recommendations, I chose to go with the Zalman. It seems to cool as much as I require, and being all copper had the added benefit of looking nice in my new case. thanks again everyone.

You won't be disappointed! It's basically the same as mine, the only real difference is my copper is nickel-coated, which probably makes zero difference. It's a great design and mine cools phenomenally! I didn't mind paying the price at all.

Processor	i5 4690k
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