CPU cooler for i5 4690k?

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I am having trouble deciding on my CPU cooler for an i5 4690k (msi z97 g5, msi r9 390)
I'm planning to OC it but I don't know if I should get a Cooler Master hyper 212, Corsair H55 or a Corsair H100i. The H100i would be too much imo but I wouldn't mind getting it if needed.

What would be the best choice?
 
Solution
Depending on how much you want to OC, the 240mm cooler would be the way to go. My H60 is similar to the H55, both 120mm coolers. It is on a par with the 212. The OC in my sig below is at it's temp max with the H60.
High temperatures were more of a problem a couple of years ago. Devils Canyon chips like the 4690K are much better.
With a 4690k you can go to about 4.3Ghz on the stock cooler.
Why spend money on a bigger one?
(Remember, Intel sell the i7 4790k with the same stock cooler, it Turbos to 4.4Ghz, and they offer a years warranty on that.)