Good Intel i7 7700k Cooler?

[acsawall]

I recently bought an Intel i7 7700k CPU and my Hyper 212 EVO cooler has become very loud. I was wondering what quiet and preferably air coolers would be best. I have a Corsair Spec 2 case and my budget is around $50. I have been looking at the Cryorig H7 but I don't know if that will suffice. Thanks.

 

[TheNamesCalia]

The H7 is really one of the best coolers I know of unless you want to go for something expensive. I can't really compare, but it's really not that loud. Should definitely suffice. Love the H7, am using it right now.

 

[Chugalug_]

I think for an i7 a H7 will do very well, but a H5 would be optimal for $10 more.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jK8H99/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h5universal

 

[acsawall]

I think for an i7 a H7 will do very well, but a H5 would be optimal for $10 more.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/jK8H99/cryorig-cpu-cooler-h5universal

I would do an H5 but it is too large to fit in my case

 

[Chugalug_]

Ah okay, no worries.
What case do you have?
A H7 should be a great fit.

 

[acsawall]

Ah okay, no worries.
What case do you have?
A H7 should be a great fit.

I have the Corsair Spec 2 case.

 

[Chugalug_]

Yep, get the H7.

 

[BigBoomBoom]

If you up your budget to $58 you can get Noctua NH-U12S. Same height as your Hyper 212, better performance than H5 and quieter than most of the coolers out there. Also 6 years warranty.

 

[Chugalug_]

Nah, not quite better performance I don't think from memory.

 

[the nerd 389]

Nah, not quite better performance I don't think from memory.

It is a very good cooler, though. It should be better than an H7, at least. If acsawall wants better cooling than the H7, it's a solid option.

 

[acsawall]

If you up your budget to $58 you can get Noctua NH-U12S. Same height as your Hyper 212, better performance than H5 and quieter than most of the coolers out there. Also 6 years warranty.

Nah, not quite better performance I don't think from memory.

It is a very good cooler, though. It should be better than an H7, at least. If acsawall wants better cooling than the H7, it's a solid option.

The NH-U12S is now on my list. Thanks for the suggestion! It hasn't popped up in my research before due to it being 1 mm bigger than the "max" CPU cooler height. Should still work fine though.

 

[acsawall]

Are there any other viable coolers? I know size restrictions don't help at all but I don't know if I'm missing anything before I make a decision.

 

[the nerd 389]

If the cooler is within 3mm of the maximum clearance that the case specifies, you're playing with fire. I didn't realize that the NH-U12S was that close.

The Thermalright TS120 (BW) Rev 2.0 competes with the Noctua below about 130 watts. For your computer, it's worth considering.

The other option worth looking at is the Thermalright Macho 120.

Of course the H7 is also a very good option.

 

[acsawall]

If the cooler is within 3mm of the maximum clearance that the case specifies, you're playing with fire. I didn't realize that the NH-U12S was that close.

The Thermalright TS120 (BW) Rev 2.0 competes with the Noctua below about 130 watts. For your computer, it's worth considering.

The other option worth looking at is the Thermalright Macho 120.

Of course the H7 is also a very good option.

Currently my Hyper 212 EVO is listed as 159mm tall so the Noctua should probably fit. I will consider the other choices as well.