Cooler for overclocking i7-4790K

TomGle

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I am looking to overclock an i7-4790K, and am not sure which would let me overclock more: the cooler-master hyper 212 evo or the corsair hydro h55? I know the 212 is much better value, but that aside with which could I overclock further? Any suggestions for other coolers in this price range would be welcome.
 
Best budget cooler on the market.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $30.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-16 20:04 EST-0500

http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cooling/heatsinks/42980-cryorig-h7-universal-cpu-cooler-review?showall=&start=3
Review from hitechlegion ^


[video="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNF-GHQthro"][/video]
Simple installation video here ^

Unmatched Compatibility
Zero RAM Interference


Focusing on providing the widest range of
compatibility, the H7 utilizes an asymmetric slanted
heatpipe layout to move the heatsink away from the
RAM zone, Offering optimal compatibility for RAM
with tall heat spreaders on both Intel 115X and
AMD platforms.


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Thanks. Do you know how much I will be able to overclock the i7-4790K with that, and will it fit in the corsair carbide spec-03 case?
Thanks.
 


I just see the models, Hyper 212 EVO has the best load temperature in this price range.
http://www.frostytech.com/articleview.cfm?articleid=2655&page=5
 


This is the CRYORIG H7 review but unfortunately it doesn't mentioned Hyper 212 Evo, I think the Thermaltake NiC L32 will be a good choice if you can pay a little more!
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/6958/cryorig-h7-cpu-cooler-review/index.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835106235
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