50 celsius i5 4670k idle

[262215jcg]

I recently overclocked my i54670k to 4.0 ghz via msi oc genie and the idle temperature stays around 50 degrees celsius.I have a stock cooler.Do I need a different cpu cooler?(note that I dont usually run cpu demanding tasks)

 

[julienruc]

Yeah, stock coolers are not ideal for overclocked CPUs. I would suggest going for a nice Noctua Air Cooling or even better a water cooler from either NZXT, Corsair or Cooler Master. Although a good Noctua CPU Fan can provide good results already. Just doesn't look as cool as a water cooler 😛

Also, upgrade your thermal paste to something like a Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut.

 

[262215jcg]

Yeah, stock coolers are not ideal for overclocked CPUs. I would suggest going for a nice Noctua Air Cooling or even better a water cooler from either NZXT, Corsair or Cooler Master. Although a good Noctua CPU Fan can provide good results already. Just doesn't look as cool as a water cooler 😛

Also, upgrade your thermal paste to something like a Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut.

The problem is that my case supports coolers up to 150 mm of height.Also,I recently reduced vcore manually to 1.080 and the temps dropped to idle 40-43

 

[julienruc]

Honestly 50C is still considered a safe temperature so don't be too concerned.

What case do you have? Maybe I can give you some recommendation. Send me hoe many fans and what model as well.

 

[262215jcg]

Honestly 50C is still considered a safe temperature so don't be too concerned.

What case do you have? Maybe I can give you some recommendation. Send me hoe many fans and what model as well.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AeroCool-V3X-Advance-3-0-PC-Black/dp/B00BZNAR1S Aerocool V3X advance with all 4 fans installed(arctic fans f12 if i remember correctly)

 

[julienruc]

This one is pretty good.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FcfmP6/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu9s

Although note that your CPU is a pretty old model. It's kind of normal to get high temps if u overclok it.

However, getting a CPU cooler like this will still improve things. Can you afford this? What is youe budget?

 

[262215jcg]

This one is pretty good.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FcfmP6/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu9s

Although note that your CPU is a pretty old model. It's kind of normal to get high temps if u overclok it.

However, getting a CPU cooler like this will still improve things. Can you afford this? What is youe budget?

It seems like a very good cooler and it costs around 60 euros where i live.However, my case also fits the cryorig h7 cooler which costs half as much.If I am to pay double the price should I be expecting significantly better cooling or not?

 

[julienruc]

No, when you pay double, it won't be twice as good. GENERALLY it's about 50% better. That applies to almost every bit of hardware. Better hardware is very expensive to make so it's much harder to make it two times betyer.

Honestly, the Cryorig H7 would still be a big upgrade for you so I would recommend it.

 

[ElectrO_90]

https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/dominic-moass/cryorig-h7-air-cooler-review/5/
It is a good cooler - especially if you are getting it cheap.

 

[262215jcg]

No, when you pay double, it won't be twice as good. GENERALLY it's about 50% better. That applies to almost every bit of hardware. Better hardware is very expensive to make so it's much harder to make it two times betyer.

Honestly, the Cryorig H7 would still be a big upgrade for you so I would recommend it.

Ok,then ill compare the two coolers and see if the noctua is worth the price premium.Thanks for the advice!

 

[ElectrO_90]

H7 all the way - check review above!