i5-4690k good cooler

[Turret123456]

i have no idea what cooler to get i need one to keep it reletivly cool i can only spend about 50-60$ i also need this to be able to overclock relativly well. i know i cant get all that good of a cooler for that price though but whats the best one at that price

 

[IntelTurtleFan]

Phanteks is good they have multiple colors too. Also the Noctua NH-D14 is just out of your budget but performs as good as some water coolers.

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-cpu-cooler-phtc12dxbk
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-cpu-cooler-phtc12dxrd
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-cpu-cooler-phtc12dxbl

 

[Onus]

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2478892/alternatives-hyper-212-evo-budget-cooling.html has a list of decent coolers, most if not all well within your budget.

 

[TechyInAZ]

I will also recommend the Noctua coolers, some of the best for air cooling.

If your considering Liquid also, I recommend the Karken X41, Corsair H60 & H75.

 

[jjlee138]

At that price point I'd go with the Noctua NH-D14 and never look back and not have to deal with buyers remorse. If you had a strict budget half for half of what yours is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is a time tested budget classic.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

 

[Onus]

There is nothing special about the Hyper212 EVO, but it was parroted so much that people were fooled into thinking it is worth more than it is. Fortunately, thanks to lists of competitors (one or more of which I have always found to be cheaper), the parrots have not been squawking as much lately, and some retailers are beginning to bring the price of the EVO down to where it belongs. For example, while it was available, the Xigmatek Gaia was typically $20-$23, perhaps 30% cheaper, and some reviews found it better. Right now, I'd probably get Raijintek on a tight budget.

 

[Turret123456]

At that price point I'd go with the Noctua NH-D14 and never look back and not have to deal with buyers remorse. If you had a strict budget half for half of what yours is the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is a time tested budget classic.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

ya i was intrested in noctua though 80$ is a bit over though but ill see i guess
edit - im pretty sure it wont fit my case though

 

[jjlee138]

There is nothing special about the Hyper212 EVO, but it was parroted so much that people were fooled into thinking it is worth more than it is. Fortunately, thanks to lists of competitors (one or more of which I have always found to be cheaper), the parrots have not been squawking as much lately, and some retailers are beginning to bring the price of the EVO down to where it belongs. For example, while it was available, the Xigmatek Gaia was typically $20-$23, perhaps 30% cheaper, and some reviews found it better. Right now, I'd probably get Raijintek on a tight budget.

Nothing special at all, just a good cooler for $20. For $20 you can squeak 4.7ghz out of a 4690k on air cooling (If you're CPU is solid). If you can afford better it's definitely worth it for a couple more degrees.

 

[Turret123456]

hey in the event that i do get the noctua what would be a good motherboard that it would fit in... as my current one it will block the ram also saddly i have to go with a amd a3+ cpu so im wondering what a good motherboards is for the cooler

 

[terry4536]

If you go to the Noctua website, they have very good compatibility lists for motherboards and RAM.

I always recommend Noctua.

 

[Onus]

There is nothing special about the Hyper212 EVO, but it was parroted so much that people were fooled into thinking it is worth more than it is. Fortunately, thanks to lists of competitors (one or more of which I have always found to be cheaper), the parrots have not been squawking as much lately, and some retailers are beginning to bring the price of the EVO down to where it belongs. For example, while it was available, the Xigmatek Gaia was typically $20-$23, perhaps 30% cheaper, and some reviews found it better. Right now, I'd probably get Raijintek on a tight budget.

Nothing special at all, just a good cooler for $20. For $20 you can squeak 4.7ghz out of a 4690k on air cooling (If you're CPU is solid). If you can afford better it's definitely worth it for a couple more degrees.

I don't remember the Hyper EVO ever being only $20. I got my Gaias for that though, no rebate games required. I may have seen the original Hyper212+ for $20, but only after a rebate, which is a game that not everyone wins. I'm not saying the Hyper212 EVO is a bad cooler, I'm pointing out that at $30-$35 it is a bang/buck Loser compared to similar competitors, some of which can be had for $22-$25. Prices vary, of course. If you can find the Hyper EVO for the same or less than all of its competitors, perhaps the selling retailer has wised up.

 

[Turret123456]

im still looking into it but thank you all for your great feedback