CPU cooler under £60?

cactwma · 30 Jul 2012 at 20:08

Here is my spec:

BitFenix Shinobi case
Intel Core i5-2500K 3.30GHz (Sandybridge) Socket LGA1155
Gigabyte GA-Z68XP-UD4 Z68 Socket 1155
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 560Ti OC 1024MB
Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit
Samsung F4EG 2TB HDD
Corsair CMPSU-850HX Professional Series 850W Power Supply

Of course, as it is only a mid tower case it has to fit. It can fit in anything up to 167mm. I'm not sure what coolers would cause problems with my RAM, so if you could help me out I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks guys.

Uncle Petey · 30 Jul 2012 at 20:13

There are plenty of good options.
Are you planning to OC much, and how's the rest of your airflow?

stulid · 30 Jul 2012 at 20:15

Nice motherboard

I say a K2

cactwma · 30 Jul 2012 at 20:24

Cheers Stu!

Yes, I'm planning to OC, but not to ridiculous levels.

Checked out the K2 - looks great, and under £60 to boot. Does it generally have great reviews across the board?

stulid · 30 Jul 2012 at 20:31

Sure does.

ozzymundo · 30 Jul 2012 at 20:40

Noctua are pretty good: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-010-NC&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2346

Also check out Prolimatech: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-010-PL&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2349

BrianB · 30 Jul 2012 at 21:16

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BG-004-NC Get this.

ozzymundo · 30 Jul 2012 at 21:21

BrianB said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BG-004-NC Get this.

+1 (but it is a whole £2 over budget for one of the best air coolers out there

)

stulid · 30 Jul 2012 at 21:23

So a socket 2011 cooler for a socket 1155 motherboard?

cactwma · 30 Jul 2012 at 22:43

Leaning towards Stu's suggestion here. Is the K2 definitely the better choice over the Noctua, with, as far as I know, being a newer model?

Also, I was wondering what I should do with my fan set up. Thinking of getting 3 good 120mm fans. Any good ones I should go for?

Helios1234 · 30 Jul 2012 at 22:59

BrianB said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BG-004-NC Get this.

A B-grade product that is more expensive than the just-as effective K2? Good idea.

BrianB · 30 Jul 2012 at 23:14

Oh right, it's not the older version for all sockets, my bad. Even if it's B-grade, it's still one of the best coolers about. The K2 looks brilliant too for the money. I'd get that myself as that D-14 is just for 2011 chipset.

Just as effective probably, they look very similar. Noctua quality is great I only recommended because I have one myself and couldn't imagine a better air cooler, other than having louder fans.

doyll · 30 Jul 2012 at 23:17

stulid said:
Nice motherboard

I say a K2

+1

BrianB · 30 Jul 2012 at 23:17

stulid said:
So a socket 2011 cooler for a socket 1155 motherboard?

Didn't see that. Thanks.

MADMAN · 30 Jul 2012 at 23:58

mount doom..... what a name lol

cactwma · 31 Jul 2012 at 09:52

Ordered the K2, cheers guys.

Any ideas on my fan query? After the fans, I'm pretty much all ordered.

Helios1234 · 31 Jul 2012 at 09:55

Noiseblockers of some kind. They are some of the best fans out there.

cactwma · 31 Jul 2012 at 10:25

Had a look, they look pretty good.

Would I have any need for fans over 1200rpm? If so, I'm guessing a fan controller would be needed as well. I'm not too fussed on the cost, as I want good cooling performance whilst still maintaining low noise.

doyll · 31 Jul 2012 at 10:32

Akasa FN057 are good

With a PWM fan splitter you could control all fans with motherboard CPU fan PWM socket based on CPU temp. PWM splitter with molex power uses PSU for power so no load on motherboard.

cactwma · 31 Jul 2012 at 10:56

So, the fans change speeds automatically, rather than manually?

The Noctua NF-F12 is a high profile PWM fan, from what I have seen.