Cooling for i7700k

[Le_Swag]

Is a cryorig h7 universal enough to cool an i7700k? i will not be overclocking it, dont know how to and i dont want to break it.

 

[Le_Swag]

One advantage to 7700k is that it can use Optane. Optane could be a product, like SSDs were, that become the norm. That's one advantage to 7700k. Another is, at stock the 7700k hits 4.5GHz whereas the 6700k only hits 4.2GHz. (but you can overclock it). If you really want to hit 5.0Ghz then 7700k is better.

@disinformatique. I will overclock the 7700k one day, but it isn't required for my needs now. 4.5GHz on single fan air cooler(quiet too) isn't bad. I'm also giving the delid some time to see if any changes occur or improvements to get a better baseline.

I have Z170 motherboard so getting 6700k would be easier anyway because then i wont have to update my bios.

 

[Le_Swag]

Ill probably go for the 6700K. If i go with the H7 universal, could i overclock the CPU without it getting too hot?

 

[envy14tpe]

Ill probably go for the 6700K. If i go with the H7 universal, could i overclock the CPU without it getting too hot?

Since you have the Z170 then 6700k is better choice. You could probably easily hit 4.5Ghz with the H7, but there is no H7 Universal, only the H5 Universal. I wouldn't be worried, the 6700k is a good chip. If you want higher end 4.XGHz then you'll need a dual fan cooler.

 

[Le_Swag]

Ill probably go for the 6700K. If i go with the H7 universal, could i overclock the CPU without it getting too hot?

Since you have the Z170 then 6700k is better choice. You could probably easily hit 4.5Ghz with the H7, but there is no H7 Universal, only the H5 Universal. I wouldn't be worried, the 6700k is a good chip. If you want higher end 4.XGHz then you'll need a dual fan cooler.

On the page im going to order it from its called Cryorig H7 Universal. It might be because it fits almost all sockets.

 

[envy14tpe]

Ill probably go for the 6700K. If i go with the H7 universal, could i overclock the CPU without it getting too hot?

Since you have the Z170 then 6700k is better choice. You could probably easily hit 4.5Ghz with the H7, but there is no H7 Universal, only the H5 Universal. I wouldn't be worried, the 6700k is a good chip. If you want higher end 4.XGHz then you'll need a dual fan cooler.

On the page im going to order it from its called Cryorig H7 Universal. It might be because it fits almost all sockets.

On Cryorig's website they use "H7", but I have seen a review that says "H7 Universal". Cryorig uses the term "Universal" to show that the fan design is slimmer, like the R1 Universal and H5 Universal. But don't fret. All H7 models are the same, regardless of what name the site you buy it from says.