Best Cooler For Overclocking?

[Maihym]

I was wondering what the best cpu cooler would be for overclocking for my build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($130.15 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($449.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($129.94 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Samsung T24C550ND 23.6" Monitor
Keyboard: Redragon Karura K502 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G930 7.1 Channel Headset ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Uping High Precision Programmable Wireless Gaming Mouse With 2000 DPI, Nano Receiver, 5 Programmable Button, 5 User Profiles - Black, M006 ($14.99)
Total: $1626.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-25 12:36 EDT-0400

 

[Mr Kagouris]

Depends on your budget really. The absolute best you can get without going into custom water cooling is either an EK Predator AIO or a Swiftech H220-X. Other than that you have high end air coolers like the Coolermaster MasterAir Maker 8 (which is the best air cooler available by a mile) or Cryorig R1 Ultimate (I guess there's the Noctua NH-D15 but, well, poop fans man), then there's the mid-range air coolers like the Cryorig H7, and finally the basic air coolers like the Hyper 212 or Cryorig M9i.

 

[Maihym]

My bad I didn't mean to down vote your answer. But all of those high end coolers you mentioned aren't compatible with my case.

 

[Mr Kagouris]

The AIOs fit (front mounting the radiator), and so does the Cryorig H7. The MasterAir Maker 8 is also too tall by just .5mm, so if the top plate (top plate+LED logo) can be removed (not sure if they can) and you were to mount 120mm fans on it, it'd fit.

 

[Maihym]

The AIOs fit (front mounting the radiator), and so does the Cryorig H7. The MasterAir Maker 8 is also too tall by just .5mm, so if the top plate (top plate+LED logo) can be removed (not sure if they can) and you were to mount 120mm fans on it, it'd fit.

Ok but I want something that will let me overclock with safe temps

 

[Mr Kagouris]

Yeah, the AIOs, the MasterAir Maker 8, and the H7 would all give you more than adequate cooling. With the Maker 8 or an AIO you could push the CPU to 5GHz (depending on the chip itself).

 

[Maihym]

Isn't there a lot of risk with AIOs?

 

[Mr Kagouris]

Not really. Leaks are pretty much about as rare as a lightning strike killing your rig as long as you use common sense when handling them. Plus a lot of the fluids used are non-conductive on account of distilled water being the base and the coolant itself not being conductive. Granted, the extremely rare leaks do damage components, but that's because when they do happen it's usually at least 6 months after installation, at which point the fluid has picked up enough metal particles to be conductive.

tl;dr Don't try using the AIO as a slingshot and you'll be totally fine. If you want to be safer you can also go for one of the CLC ones (EK Predator and Swiftech H220-X are expandable) which aren't meant to be taken apart and thus have much sturdier tube attachment.

 

[Maihym]

OK so, which one would you recommend me that is more efficient than my current the cooler and is least likely to leak.

 

[scottfree1_01]

I use the lepa aquachargers (they are silverstone tundras underneath) they handled my fx-8320 @ 4.4ghz 125w tdp vs just 88w tdp for the i7-4790K and they are on sale for $39 bucks free ship @ newegg, don't sleep on it though, they won't last..

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[Mr Kagouris]

Recommend the Cryorig A40 Ultimate.

 

[Maihym]

Do you think the Deepcool captain 240 would be efficient for overclocking my i7?

 

[Mr Kagouris]

Sure.

 

[Melonious]

If you already have an evo 212 you should be able to overclock decently, any good air cooler should be enough. Obviously you can overclock even better with a radiator but they are not ten times better or anything. More like they are about as good as a really good heat sink and fan combo, but slightly more risky since the pump can fail.

 

[Maihym]

OK I see what you're saying. Now I was wondering, when you put on your cooler, does the thermal paste have to completely be spread out to cover the cpu?

 

[Melonious]

I generally put a pea sized glob on and that's it. You can also spread it very thinly before inserting but you don't want any to run out through the sides so I don't bother with that.

Never had any problems. I don't get the super expensive stuff either but not the super cheap stuff. I try to spend only 10 bucks or so. It seems to matter slightly what kind you use but not a whole ton to be honest.

Also make sure you tighten enough to spread it around and secure it, but not TOO tight or you could make it fail to boot or even harm the cpu.

It can be kind of nervewracking at first to figure this stuff out but once you do it enough then you will just kinda know how much to use and how tight to go.

 

[Maihym]

I generally put a pea sized glob on and that's it. You can also spread it very thinly before inserting but you don't want any to run out through the sides so I don't bother with that.

Never had any problems. I don't get the super expensive stuff either but not the super cheap stuff. I try to spend only 10 bucks or so. It seems to matter slightly what kind you use but not a whole ton to be honest.

Also make sure you tighten enough to spread it around and secure it, but not TOO tight or you could make it fail to boot or even harm the cpu.

It can be kind of nervewracking at first to figure this stuff out but once you do it enough then you will just kinda know how much to use and how tight to go.

My temps keep fluctuating for some reason. I think I'm putting too much thermal paste on.