Good CHEAP cooler for a 4770k?

Richeh · 23 Oct 2013 at 21:11

As the 4770k is on a great deal today I have decided to grab it as well a new mobo. I was going to go wtih the Gigabyte with the free cooler as I am doing it on a very strict budget but as that board is not suitable for xfire i'm stuck.

I had a browse on the forums and everyone recommends the Noctua or a Corsair but I don't have £60 to spend on a cooler for what will be a mild overclock. Are there any decent sub £30 coolers that could get me to 4.2-4.3GHz without giving off a burning smell?

Cheers.

kefan77 · 23 Oct 2013 at 21:14

how is that board not suitable for Xfire?

Richeh · 23 Oct 2013 at 21:21

It's only 16x and 4x which is what my current board also is, as I need to get a whole new mobo and CPU I want to make sure I get the most out of what I have so I want that extra 5-10% i've lost on my current one!

kefan77 · 23 Oct 2013 at 21:25

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-035-CM

Glanza · 23 Oct 2013 at 21:51

Little bit more then you wanted to spend but would do the job good

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1 x Corsair Hydro H80 High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler *Manufacturer Refurbished Unit - 90 Day Guarantee £39.95
Total : £49.85 (includes shipping : £8.25).

Richeh · 23 Oct 2013 at 21:55

I've never used a liquid cooler before and am dubious of refurbished units from what i've read on the forum. Also that Coolermaster I think my friend had but was an absoulte PITA to install.

The Thermalright True Spirit seems recommended at around £35. Anything beat that for cheaper asised from possibly that Coolermaster?

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-108-TR

On every other site i've seen it doesnt mention this being compatible with socket 1150. I assume OCUK's description is right or are all 1155 cooler automatically compatible?

setter · 23 Oct 2013 at 22:10

1155 and 1150 have the same mounting holes for coolers.

Devrij · 23 Oct 2013 at 22:22

I love my old thermaltake frio, but it looks like the new versions are quite steep. If you can find the original one on the cheap it is epic. 65C load at 4.3ghz and the stock fans are so so quiet.

Richeh · 23 Oct 2013 at 22:41

I am currenly using a Gelid Tranquillo to cool my 3570k, as it wasn't listed as 1150 compatible I thought I needed a new one. Was this incorrect?

kefan77 · 23 Oct 2013 at 22:43

Richeh said:
I am currenly using a Gelid Tranquillo to cool my 3570k, as it wasn't listed as 1150 compatible I thought I needed a new one. Was this incorrect?

1150 = 1155 = 1156

setter · 23 Oct 2013 at 22:44

Your current cooler will be fine fit wise. Ive used the k2 on my spec in sig and on an ivy bridge setup. The mounting holes for coolers are identical on the motherboards. It's only the socket where the cpu is placed that is different.

Richeh · 23 Oct 2013 at 22:55

Sweet £35 saved, cheers. Although I don't have any specific equipment for cleaning the bottom of the heatsink, any suggestions on household products or is it worth spending the £5 for a cleaning pack.

Thanks for the help.

kefan77 · 23 Oct 2013 at 22:58

isopropanol + cloth/kitchen towel

Deus Ex · 23 Oct 2013 at 23:03

refurb corsair, definitely!

kefan77 · 23 Oct 2013 at 23:04

Deus Ex said:
refurb corsair, definitely!

dude, you failed.

Jarrastafari · 23 Oct 2013 at 23:33

I'm using the Evo recommended above for my 4670K and it works a treat!