CPU cooler with easy install?

MoonBoots · 29 Nov 2014 at 18:24

Because I'm an awkward fumbling idiot, I'm looking for an easy to install CPU cooler for a i5 4670K (Haswell, LGA 1150). I've had negative experiences trying to install coolers that attach from behind the motherboard.

Is there such a thing as a reasonably effective CPU cooler that's easy to install?

P4Clock · 29 Nov 2014 at 19:24

Any cooler with push pin set up is VERY easy
arctic cooling are mostly idiot proof, even i could fit one

MoonBoots · 29 Nov 2014 at 20:22

Looks like a good call!

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-035-AR&tool=3

I just watched an installation video for that on youtube and the push pin setup does indeed seem a doddle! My only concern is that reviews suggest that the cooling isn't all that great (which I suppose is to be expected from a £20 heatsink). So far I've only been able to find budget heatsinks with push pin installations - do you know of any slightly higher end models with it? I was thinking of spending roughly £30-£35 ideally.

P4Clock · 29 Nov 2014 at 20:31

this would be better
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-038-AR&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2338

MoonBoots · 29 Nov 2014 at 20:49

Nice! I'll have to double check that it will fit my case but that will definitely do the job. Thanks for the help