Best CPU cooler/Heatsink for <£25?

GizmoTheMogwai · 27 Sep 2011 at 15:02

Needs to give me some headroom for overclocking i5 2500k, suggestions welcome

Was looking at http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-035-AR

and http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-039-AR&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=

both look decent...

GizmoTheMogwai · 27 Sep 2011 at 15:24

Coolermaster Elite 330 case, btw..

GizmoTheMogwai · 27 Sep 2011 at 18:19

How does the Zaward fare with overclocking?

It seems the comparably priced heatsinks all fall short with their headroom for overclocking...

Also, would the Corsair A50 fit in a Coolermaster 330 case?

GizmoTheMogwai · 27 Sep 2011 at 21:33

I was under the impression that the Coolermaster Hyper 212+ was the best heatsink for the price range?

However, I have a Coolermaster elite 330 case and I have heard it doesn't fit. I'm just looking for something comparable that will allow me to OC my 2500k to 4.4/4.5

Should also add I have a Gigabyte Z68AP-D3 Intel Z68 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard

GizmoTheMogwai · 27 Sep 2011 at 21:40

stulid said:
The Hyper212+ will fit.
Your case can take a 163mm max height cooler.

The Hyper212+ is 158.5mm
http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6603

Sounds like a close fit, my mobo is slightly raised on my case due to the screws that you...screw the mobo into, does this factor into this?

GizmoTheMogwai · 27 Sep 2011 at 22:03

Crud, just realised I have a Coolermaster 335, not 330. Any difference in dimensions?

GizmoTheMogwai · 27 Sep 2011 at 22:09

That means I should have about 8 millimetres to spare, guessing that's enough!

Think I will go for the Hyper 212 Plus then, thanks Stulid and co for the help (once again)!

GizmoTheMogwai · 27 Sep 2011 at 22:58

I have a spare CPU fan lying about and I see the Hyper 212 plus has support for dual fans.

What is the deal with this? Does it have a power converter to attach 2 at a time?