what is the best CPU cooler?

Minty649 · 30 Sep 2014 at 16:22

Hey guys, so i need some help choosing a new cpu cooler for my FX 8350. i have choosen a few:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-026-NC
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-009-PT

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-017-CS

So really its Air vs Water. I am looking to overclock my CPU, but only to 4.6-4.8ghz at most. If i get the air cooler, then i can have about 5 case fans, 2 exhaust and 3 intake which will give me good airflow hopefully, but if i get the watercooler then i wont be able to house all the fans. So what do i do?

specs:

mobo: Asus sabertooth 990fx r2.0
GPU: R9 280x
CPU: FX 8350
PSU: XFX pro series 750w
HDD: WD 1TB
CPU cooler: Cooler Master hyper evo 212
Case: Phantek enthroo pro
RAM: crucial tactical tracer 2x4gb, 1600

Thanks

BriT · 30 Sep 2014 at 16:58

I have the phantek PH-TC14PE and its a beast, keeps pace with the H110 from corsair but cheaper

Minty649 · 30 Sep 2014 at 17:06

BriT said:
I have the phantek PH-TC14PE and its a beast, keeps pace with the H110 from corsair but cheaper

Really?? so should i just go with an air cooler? what about with an overclock?

BriT · 30 Sep 2014 at 17:15

Yeah, from the benchmarks ive seen the H110 is only 1 or 2c better but also louder. I have an overclock of 4.3ghz at 1.2v and temps get to 82c on prime but real world use it never gets above 65c.

Andy7 · 30 Sep 2014 at 17:35

Minty649 said:
Hey guys, so i need some help choosing a new cpu cooler for my FX 8350. i have choosen a few:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-026-NC
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-009-PT

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-017-CS

So really its Air vs Water. I am looking to overclock my CPU, but only to 4.6-4.8ghz at most. If i get the air cooler, then i can have about 5 case fans, 2 exhaust and 3 intake which will give me good airflow hopefully, but if i get the watercooler then i wont be able to house all the fans. So what do i do?

specs:

mobo: Asus sabertooth 990fx r2.0
GPU: R9 280x
CPU: FX 8350
PSU: XFX pro series 750w
HDD: WD 1TB
CPU cooler: Cooler Master hyper evo 212
Case: Phantek enthroo pro
RAM: crucial tactical tracer 2x4gb, 1600

Thanks

What is wrong with the Hyper Evo 212 that you are using?

Mark This Day · 30 Sep 2014 at 17:41

Go for a h100

Minty649 · 30 Sep 2014 at 17:43

BriT said:
Yeah, from the benchmarks ive seen the H110 is only 1 or 2c better but also louder. I have an overclock of 4.3ghz at 1.2v and temps get to 82c on prime but real world use it never gets above 65c.

will a noctua or phantek cope with an overclock of 4.8 on an FX 8350?? cause if it will then i will just go for that

Andy7 · 30 Sep 2014 at 17:52

Minty649 said:
will a noctua or phantek cope with an overclock of 4.8 on an FX 8350?? cause if it will then i will just go for that

You are being ambitious trying to clock that chip to 4.8Ghz in my opinion.

Take a look at this and the cooler they are using. You won't get 4.8Ghz out of it.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-155-OE&groupid=2833&catid=2512&subcat=2683

Minty649 · 30 Sep 2014 at 18:20

Andy7 said:
You are being ambitious trying to clock that chip to 4.8Ghz in my opinion.

Take a look at this and the cooler they are using. You won't get 4.8Ghz out of it.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-155-OE&groupid=2833&catid=2512&subcat=2683

i have seen loads of people get 4.8ghz out of it, i have even seen over 5

Minty649 · 30 Sep 2014 at 18:22

Andy7 said:
What is wrong with the Hyper Evo 212 that you are using?

not really satisfied with it at the stock speeds even, and i honestly dont think it will be able to handle an overclock

Andy7 · 30 Sep 2014 at 18:23

Minty649 said:
i have seen loads of people get 4.8ghz out of it, i have even seen over 5

You have seen over 5?

The Evo 212 handles my overclocked 2600k with ease.

Minty649 · 30 Sep 2014 at 18:35

Andy7 said:
You have seen over 5?

The Evo 212 handles my overclocked 2600k with ease.

yeah haha, in one of my other posts when i was asking about temps and he posted a pic of it. AMD i think generally runs hotter though

Andy7 · 30 Sep 2014 at 18:59

Minty649 said:
yeah haha, in one of my other posts when i was asking about temps and he posted a pic of it. AMD i think generally runs hotter though

Good luck with your aim to get that chip to 4.8Ghz. The good thing is that you will save money on your heating bill

Minty649 · 30 Sep 2014 at 19:09

Andy7 said:
Good luck with your aim to get that chip to 4.8Ghz. The good thing is that you will save money on your heating bill

Not if i get good cooler hahah

Andy7 · 30 Sep 2014 at 19:11

Minty649 said:
Not if i get good cooler hahah

Let me know when you do bro. I will come around and make toast by the side of your case.

BriT · 30 Sep 2014 at 19:23

So what cooler you gonna get?

Minty649 · 30 Sep 2014 at 19:44

BriT said:
So what cooler you gonna get?

Im still not 100% but i think i might get the H110, as i want the best cooling performance and i have heard that it performs better by a bit. But my mind could change again lol

Minty649 · 30 Sep 2014 at 19:45

its just i like the thought of like 5 fans blowing in my case, compared to like 2 one exhaust and one front intake if i get the watercooled

AthlonXP1800 · 30 Sep 2014 at 20:04

Yeah go for H110, no brainer!

Water cooler FTW!

I regretted bought Thermalright ultra 120 extreme years ago with Phenom II X4 940 for 3 years, cleaned the builds of dusts off air cooler was pain in ass every 6 months. I noticed huge different with Corsair H80 cooler with 3770K after 2 years use, there was no dusts.

CEUOTC · 3 Oct 2014 at 08:56

H80 @ £35.99 inc VAT

Corsair Hydro H80 CPU Cooler *Manufacturer Refurbished Unit - 1 Year Warranty

Be warned tho, there appears to be a shortage of Haribo! grumble!

Mine has just turned up, fully sealed box

3rd bit of kit that has turned up with NO! Haribo! Conspiracy l tell you.