what to buy
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I have the Xigmatek Gaia CPU Cooler on my 2500K overclocked to 4.6GHz, it's quiet unless it ramps up to 100% fan speed and then it's just audible. It gets good reviews and is a good price. The MSI Z77A-GD45 is a decent board, although most people on these forums recommend Gigabyte boards.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-012-XG&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2354
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HS-012-XG&groupid=701&catid=2330&subcat=2354
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I don't know to be honest. I was tempted to buy one myself but read lots of bad reviews about the pumps being noisy so I decided to stick with air cooling. To be honest even though my 2500k can overclock to 5Ghz I don't really think it's worth spending another £40 when I can quite easily achieve 4.6Ghz on air cooling. If you buy one you could always send it back if it was noisy.
The h100 is great if you are going for looks in a build or if you case just isn't big enough for a full tower air cooler. In a decent sized case a good air cooler in most cases matches or even out performs closed loop coolers like the h100 both on temps and noise.
The all famed cooled of course for performance is the noctua D14 if you can get over the lovely tan and brown color scheme. You've also got less to worry about running on air compared to a liquid cooler.
If CLC (closed loop coolers) significant out performed good air setups it would be a no brain-er, but if your case can fit it and you aren't worried about looks go with a good air cooler.
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Didn't mention a budget, but this for the performance per £ is very good. Z77 board for your overclocking needs.
YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus P8Z77-V LX2 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £79.99
1 x Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £62.98
Total : £154.37 (includes shipping : £9.50).
The all famed cooled of course for performance is the noctua D14 if you can get over the lovely tan and brown color scheme. You've also got less to worry about running on air compared to a liquid cooler.
If CLC (closed loop coolers) significant out performed good air setups it would be a no brain-er, but if your case can fit it and you aren't worried about looks go with a good air cooler.
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Didn't mention a budget, but this for the performance per £ is very good. Z77 board for your overclocking needs.
YOUR BASKET
1 x Asus P8Z77-V LX2 Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £79.99
1 x Noctua NH-D14 Dual Radiator CPU Cooler (Socket 775 / 1150 / 1155 / 1156 / 1366 / AM2 / AM2+ / AM3 / FM1 / FM2) £62.98
Total : £154.37 (includes shipping : £9.50).
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