Need a new CPU Cooler

spoogle · 3 Sep 2013 at 10:35

Morning Gentlemen,

Looking for advice on a new CPU cooler, replacing the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 that broke away from it's holding down bracket last night :mad:

I have a Fractal Design Mini Case and an Intel 2500k, I'm out the loop with all the latest coolers, I bought that one at least a couple of years ago. What's the recommended cooler these days?

I was thinking about going for the Corsair H80 seeing as it's under £40, or would I be as well spending money on the equivalent air cooling setup?

spoogle · 3 Sep 2013 at 11:18

I've never really had a problem with high temps or anything, so just willing to spend what's needed for a cooler I can fit and forget about. I've had a quick google and it appears it's simple enough to fit even the H100 in the case.

spoogle · 3 Sep 2013 at 11:53

A very comprehensive answer :cool:

thanks very much!
Time to do some research then I guess

spoogle · 3 Sep 2013 at 12:52

Decided to go for the Phanteks PH-TC12DX - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-012-PT&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2348

Looked a decent performer after checking some reviews, and it should fit in the case just fine. As you say, unless I decide to go for the limits with overclocking I doubt I'll have any issues, I'm sure it'll out perform my old one and it never really struggled to my knowledge.

Thanks for the help, I'll post up a pic when it arrives (hopefully tomorrow)