What cooler/heat sink?

PH4NT0MBL4DE · 27 Apr 2013 at 22:48

I'm considering taking the plunge and overclocking my i5 ivy bridge. So first things first, I need a decent cooler. I don't really want to spend much more than around £30. I just need something that will allow me to overclock to 4.4 - 4.6ghz. I have a gigabyte z77-d3h motherboard so it something that will fit this motherboard and not get in the way of my other components.

what would you all recommend?

Also do they come with thermal paste or do I have to buy some?

Thanks

fishingcat · 28 Apr 2013 at 00:22

I think we need a sticky list of coolers in that price bracket.

This is a great buy for £30.

PH4NT0MBL4DE · 28 Apr 2013 at 06:59

Thanks dude. Does this cooler come with the thermal paste?
Thanks

Doomedspeed · 28 Apr 2013 at 10:54

it does. And we do need a sticky for this... Not complaining but this is the 5th thread this week.

The true spirit 120 is also good for £25.

deFiniLoGy · 28 Apr 2013 at 11:03

I'd assume u need a nice air flow to get that OC on Air

doyll · 29 Apr 2013 at 00:29

Really need to know what CPU clearance is in your case. Some coolers may not fit.