CPU air cooling, what one to get?

[Joshua Cutillo]

to i was previously set on getting a closed loop cooler since they bring the temperature down much quicker than an air cooler and the heat is exhausted right out of the case, but since I've changed by system build around a bit i won't be doing to much over clocking. so whats a good air cooler to get? i need good cooling and nothing crazy loud, but other than that i don't really care what it is.
CURRENT BUILD SETUP- http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Tr2PWZ

 

[profoundnoah]

That's a nice cooler, but I would recommend one from Noctua http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu9bse2

 

[FreshPineApples]

If you are not overclocking much then a Noctua is not worth it because that is what they are made for. Get a Cyorig h7 or a hyper 212 evo for smaller overclocking.

 

[Mr5oh]

My EVO 212 works on my 4690K, even when overclocked (nothing crazy).

 

[10tacle]

Yeah what Profoundnoah said. At $80 you are in high-end Noctua NH-series territory. While not as visually appealing, high end Noctua coolers (like my older NH-D14) are more efficient and cool better. But it depends on what is more important to you: a better looking cooler seen through a side window or running about 3-4C cooler at load.

All of that of course can be thrown out the window if you are not going to be enthusiast-level overclocking however and you can get by with a cooler half or more that price like the 212 Evo.

 

[Sensei Gamer]

If you want a silent, and very high quality air cooler. Just go with Noctua. They make the best air coolers out there and their performance can even compete with best AIO cooling loops. The Noctua NH-D15, A big beefy dual 140mm fan twin towered heatsink cooler. Due to its big 140mm fans it can spin at lower RPM making it whisper quiet. Just see it for yourself below

Noctua NH-D15 : http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=68&lng=en
Buy the thing: http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-Premium-Cooler-Cooling/dp/B00L7UZMAK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1435844995&sr=1-1&keywords=noctua+nh+d15
Benchmark for the cooler: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Noctua/NH-D15/6.html