Worth upgrading heatsink for new CPU?

Scotty123 · 27 Jan 2014 at 22:07

I'm upgrading my CPU, mobo and RAM soon to an i7 4770k. I currently have the Noctua NH-U12P SE2 Dual Fan Quiet CPU Cooler.

I was thinking about getting the best CPU cooler on offer..probably the Phantek one. I'm wondering if it's really worth it, and to stick with what I have as I realised it will fit the new socket.

setter · 27 Jan 2014 at 22:09

Try it first and see how it go's, the NH-U12 is still a pretty decent cooler.

Scotty123 · 27 Jan 2014 at 22:15

True, but such effort to redo thermal paste etc

. Speaking of which, I will need some. Any recommendations?

setter · 27 Jan 2014 at 22:22

Coollaboratory liquid ultra is my paste of choice now. But you have to be very careful when applying it as it is conductive. It's a good 4-5c better than the top end conventional pastes.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-013-CL&groupid=701&catid=27

Scotty123 · 27 Jan 2014 at 22:42

Hm seems risky and I don't feel comfortable with it!

setter · 27 Jan 2014 at 22:51

If you take your time and apply it as per the instructions, (see the video on the link above) its great stuff. A tiny drop in the middle of the ihs, and gradually spread it out to the edges.

pprest123 · 27 Jan 2014 at 23:30

setter said:
Coollaboratory liquid ultra is my paste of choice now. But you have to be very careful when applying it as it is conductive. It's a good 4-5c better than the top end conventional pastes.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-013-CL&groupid=701&catid=27

Tried this with my H100i... my temps were all over the place, reaching as high as 85 (normally ~67-70 with AS5) in OCCT. It's likely I applied it wrong though

- back with my Arctic Silver 5, it's never let me down.

Scotty123 · 28 Jan 2014 at 11:48

Would it be worth buying an extra fan to go in at the front? Currently have the Fractal R4 with the two fans which come with it. One at the back, one at the front.