im looking for a cooler for i7 3770k so I can overclock a little what should I get?

mossi123uk · 8 May 2017 at 22:10

http://imgur.com/a/QBBh4 thats what I have right now i think its the stock cooler

mickyflinn · 9 May 2017 at 11:04

What case do you have as that didctates cooler size ? and budget

Akagi · 9 May 2017 at 11:14

mickyflinn said:
What case do you have as that dictates cooler size?

That's a CM690 II.

mossi123uk · 9 May 2017 at 11:29

mickyflinn said:
What case do you have as that didctates cooler size ? and budget

Cooler Master CM690 Version II Lite Gaming Case

mickyflinn · 9 May 2017 at 11:34

Great cooler for the money.

b]My basket at Overclockers UK:[/b]

1 x Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler= £24.95

Total: £32.34
(includes shipping: £7.39)

mossi123uk · 9 May 2017 at 11:37

mickyflinn said:
Great cooler for the money.

b]My basket at Overclockers UK:[/b]

1 x Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo CPU Cooler= £24.95

Total: £32.34
(includes shipping: £7.39)

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/akasa-ak-cc4008hp01-venom-voodoo-cpu-cooler-hs-080-ak.html

will this cooler fit in my case?

my case says CPU cooler height: 177mm / 6.96 inch

mickyflinn · 9 May 2017 at 19:19

Yes They both will fit in your case.

doyll · 10 May 2017 at 12:52

Your case will clear any cooler I know of.

What motherboard and RAM do you have? Because both can cause cooler clearance issues.

As for what cooler, it depends on how much you want to spend.

Probalby the best cooling and decent priced is Phanteks PH-TC14PE for £44.99 or £47.99
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-ph-tc14pe-cpu-cooler-silver-hs-000-pt.html
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/phanteks-ph-tc14pe-cpu-cooler-black-hs-009-pt.html

At lower prices there are all kinds of options. While Hyper 212 used to be a great low cost cooler, there are now a bunch just as good or better for same or less money.

Disco_P · 10 May 2017 at 16:45

That phanteks cooler will be superb.

mickyflinn · 10 May 2017 at 19:47

doyll said:
While Hyper 212 used to be a great low cost cooler, there are now a bunch just as good or better for same or less money.

And these are ?

doyll · 10 May 2017 at 20:08

Here on OcUK the 212 is 24.95,

At a quick glance we have:

Raijintek Themis 25.99
Raijintek Themis Diret 25.99
be quiet! Pure Rock Slim 24.95
Zigmatek Gaia 16.99

Up the cost a little and we have coolers like:

Alpenfohn Brocken EVO 29.99
Alpenfohn Matterhorn Pure 33.95
be quiet! Pure Rock 30.95
Cryorig H7 34.99