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Agreed.

Even if temperature was the weak link it's unlikely a great liquid cooler would make enough of a difference to justify the price. For example, maybe you'd get 4.7GHz instead of 4.5GHz. (just an example, not sure of max overclock).

The MOTHERBOARD quality (to provide stable CPU voltage under load) and silicon lottery are probably the biggest factors here.
 
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Motherboard quality and also PSU quality are other factors too. It all depends on what is supporting the CPU and the CPU quality too. The Hyper 212 EVO makes the most sense if you want cooler/quieter operation or want some decent OC'ing on a budget. Water cooling is probably better, but it can cost 3-6x more for minimal returns, IMHO.
 
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The Hyper 212 is a very good budget cooler, emphasis on the word "budget".

Up to 1.200v = Very Good Air Cooler (Hyper 212)
Up to 1.250v = Best Air Coolers (Phanteks PH-TC14-PE, Silver Arrow or Noctua DH14) ....... Dual 140mm CLC / AIO Cooler w/ 1500 rpm fans (Corsair H110)
Up to 1.275v = Extreme Speed Dual Fan CLC / AIO w/ 2700 rpm fans (too noisy for most folks)
Up to 1.290v =Best air coolers (Cryorig R1 / Noctua DH-15)Swifteh H220-X
Up to 1.325v = Custom Loop w/ 15C Delta T (3 x 120mm / 140mm) *
Up to 1.400 = Custom Loop w/ 10C Delta T (5 x 140mm or 6 x 120mm) *

* At this level having the GPU(s) also under water is assumed
 
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Obviously the word "Budget" was mentioned. If your spending >$50 or more for cooling, than most of the time (not all) your better off getting the next CPU up from the one that your buying. Obviously if you want a CPU that is running cooler/quieter than the upgraded CPU HSF over the stock one is going to do the trick.
 
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It should be able to handle an OC, but it all depends on your CPU and cooling on how far you can OC too. I personally wouldn't push the OC too far, but that is just me. I would rather have a stable and cool system over a noisy (higher fan speed) and OC'd system that might occasionally have a hiccup or two due to the OC. I'm not saying that you will have that experience, but that is just my opinion.

What are the rest of your parts with this build?
 
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Budget wise, the cooler should be matched to the CPU ......a budget cooler is appropriate for a budget CPU .... as well as everything else in the system.
 
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The H7 has dethroned the 212 EVO and is smaller and cools better than the EVO.
http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cooling/heatsinks/42980-cryorig-h7-universal-cpu-cooler-review?showall=&start=3
Review.

Much easier to install. 😀


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $34.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-15 23:42 EDT-0400

 
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