Best CPU cooler for m-atx 4770k build

teknokid · 30 Oct 2013 at 10:38

I've just put together a 4770k build, and I've decided not to try and squeeze a custom watercooling loop inside the case (Bitfenix Phenom).

I'm a little behind on which are the best Air coolers out there, or even AIO water coolers.

Can someone point me in the right direction? If the AIO's are the best, can someone point me to one with a low FPI rad/good for low noise?

The CPU cooler would also need to clear the ram (corsair Vengance pro) so I can't use the NH-D14 I believe..

Thanks

joelk2 · 30 Oct 2013 at 10:46

the phenom can hold a 160mm cooler.

the best air coolers from my understanding are the D14 as you mentioned.

this Phanteks

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-009-PT&tool=5

or you could go down the H100/H100i route in the top of the case (depending on GPU config)

or if going the 120mm route (H50/H55/H60/H80 etc) then one would fit in the front of the case.

as far as im aware the H100/H100i's out perform the top air coolers. and then the top air coolers out perform the 120mm rad AIO's.

Doomedspeed · 30 Oct 2013 at 10:46

teknokid said:
The CPU cooler would also need to clear the ram (corsair Vengance pro) so I can't use the NH-D14 I believe..

You can: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers...octua-d14-corsair-vengeance-pro.html#11334172

Joelk2: You know the phanteks is 170mm tall don't you?

joelk2 · 30 Oct 2013 at 10:58

Doomedspeed said:
You can: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers...octua-d14-corsair-vengeance-pro.html#11334172

Joelk2: You know the phanteks is 170mm tall don't you?

boo, i read the depth measurement instead of the height (rookie mistake)

OP, ignore my comment. haha

teknokid · 30 Oct 2013 at 13:02

Doomedspeed said:
You can: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers...octua-d14-corsair-vengeance-pro.html#11334172

Joelk2: You know the phanteks is 170mm tall don't you?

thank you

I think I'll look into getting a D14 then (although it's 160mm tall and the max supported height on the phenom is 160mm... gonna be tight!)

Doomedspeed · 30 Oct 2013 at 13:03

It's 159mm actually.

Like that makes a difference.

doyll · 30 Oct 2013 at 14:31

Cooler height is not a problem for Prodigy cases.
Pretty sure Bitfenix Prodigy M has 180mm CPU clearance.
And Bitfenix Prodigy has 175mm CPU clearance.

Cooler width will depend on motherboard and where the CPU socket is placed. Some are quite close to PCI slots.