i5 2500k cpu cooler
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I currently have a P7P55D-E, i3 550 and a CoolIt Eco. The CPU is overclocked to 4.5Ghz and runs less than 60 degrees on full load in my Antec 600 case.
I've pushed the CPU to the max so it's time to move on to the next one, which will be a P8P67 Evo and the i5 2500k, however, I'm thinking of replacing the cooler.
From my experience, the CoolIt Eco performed well, but from the reveiws I've recently read I don't think I'll be able to hit my target of 5Ghz on the i5 2500k.
So the CoolIt Eco is going back which means I have around £50 to spend on a new cooler.
I've used the Frio and have been quite un-impressed with it at work tbh but I've only tried it with an i7 960 which is a PITA to overclock much anyway. I'll be building a similar rig to my future rig on monday with the Frio in it, so I hope I can hit the targets I want.
Could anyone suggest a cooler for my situation other than the Frio? I'd rather stay clear of Air Cooling tbh.
Edit: Noise is not an issue for me.
I've pushed the CPU to the max so it's time to move on to the next one, which will be a P8P67 Evo and the i5 2500k, however, I'm thinking of replacing the cooler.
From my experience, the CoolIt Eco performed well, but from the reveiws I've recently read I don't think I'll be able to hit my target of 5Ghz on the i5 2500k.
So the CoolIt Eco is going back which means I have around £50 to spend on a new cooler.
I've used the Frio and have been quite un-impressed with it at work tbh but I've only tried it with an i7 960 which is a PITA to overclock much anyway. I'll be building a similar rig to my future rig on monday with the Frio in it, so I hope I can hit the targets I want.
Could anyone suggest a cooler for my situation other than the Frio? I'd rather stay clear of Air Cooling tbh.
Edit: Noise is not an issue for me.
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A Thermalright VX with a couple of fans can be had for £50 or less.
Not impressed with my hyper 212+ under linx (with avx) as I managed to hit 80c. Prime large ffts hit 65c max.
On the other hand linx couldn't break 65c on the Frio. It's a shame that it's so big and covers up a whole ram slot grr.
Anyone got a suggestion for a cooler that has the performance of a least a Frio but still leaving all the ram slots clear?
On the other hand linx couldn't break 65c on the Frio. It's a shame that it's so big and covers up a whole ram slot grr.
Anyone got a suggestion for a cooler that has the performance of a least a Frio but still leaving all the ram slots clear?