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CPU cooling solutions 2016-10-17 03:06:27 Post No. 57109307
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Ausfag here.
I have a question I'm hoping someone learned may be able to answer for me.
Basically I want to get a CPU cooler, and am tossing up between
-a cheap air cooled one ($24)
-an expensive air cooled one ($60-70ish)
-a base model pre-filled water cooler ($60-$70ish)
My computer:
-i7 6700 3.4ghz (4ghz "turbo boost")
-stock cooler
-ASUS H170-Pro (mobo)
-Strix GTX 980 ti (gpu)
-16gig ddr4 ram
-250gig SSD
-1gig HD
-a small wifi card
-700watt good quality power supply
Case is mid size, BARELY (and I mean barely) fits the video card.
Power supply fan at top-back and a smallish exhaust fan on case for exhaust,
Large side fan and side vents for intake. Case is probably the worst aspect of the cooling system desu,
I never plan to overclock, I just want to give the CPU the chance to use its automatic "turbo boost" whenever possible.
It will get to fairly high temps when playing games, and the fans become fairly audible, so I dont actually know what difference an aftermarket cooler would make, or which would be best, I dont really care about sound too much.
From a little research I get the impression the cheap water filled units are worse than an equivalent priced air cooled set up, and seeing as I'm not overclocking I wonder if even the cheapest air cooler would be fine?
OR
considering my small case, maybe a water cooled radiator drawing fresh ambient air would be really effective....
What do you peeps think?
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Hyper 212 is all you need
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>>57109322
This.
Hyper 212 is love. Hyper 212 is life.
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>>57109338
>>57109322
are they a lot better than other air coolers? I can pick one up today for $49 AUD.
But is the extra 20 bucks a big difference over a very cheap one?
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The funny thing is all Ill be doing for the next month is playing CIV 6 anyway, which my setup will do fine. BUT... quicker processing of turns at least
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>>57109365
no. gammaxxx 300 is cheaper and just as good.
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>>57109465
thats what Im hoping/thinking, considering Im not going to push the CPU. Possibly the bearings wont last as long, etc, but that will still be ages away. I dont have THAAAT much free time to game
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>>57109307
6700 non-K is only 65 watts. You can definitely go with a cheap air cooling. Even stock with stock cooler if you want.
Only reason you would want aftermarket coolers would be for noise reduction.
Find something cheap in your budget, and check reviews for decibel levels compared to stock/ambient. And don't forget to check size requirements for your case. If your computer is already assembled and you're thinking of upgrading the cooler from stock, consider getting a lightweight cooler that doesn't require a backplate: it'll save you from having to completely disassemble/reassemble the computer.
Again, consider sticking with the stock cooler. It really isn't that bad and you can always replace it. Regardless, don't bother going for an expensive cooler. Grab something on sale too; no need to pay full price.
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>>57109307
Oh, and definitely avoid water cooling for it. You won't be overclocking and at 65 watts, water cooling is completely unnecessary and adds a new point of failure.
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