Hello all,
I would like to overclock my i5-8600k on Z370-E Gaming to 4.5-4.6Ghz (but probably 4.5Ghz all cores). I already did some testing and I am stable at 1.25-1.27v with VID voltage hovering around 1.3-1.35v at peak stress. But temps would go as high as mid-high 80s with my old shitty Cooler Master (don't even remember the model but it's about 5 or more years old and looks very similar to 212). I do not want water cooling - the pros and cons got me to stay with air plus I don't think I have space for big water cooling anyway since smaller versions won't do and will be louder than air coolers.
My case is AZZA XT-1. Asus Z370-E Gaming with 2x Corsair Vengeance LPX 2133 in slots a2 and b2.
I am baffled as to what air cooling to get to keep the temps of 8600k no more than low-mid 70s in p95 so I don't have to worry about it during gaming. Since I am little worried about space I was looking at Cryorig H7 Quad Lumi (mostly for rgb looks), H5 Universal, Be Quiet! Dark Rock 3.
My budget would be up to $75-ish.
OR
I can chip in few more bucks if you guys can tell me whether I can fit Dark Pro 3, R1 or other huge cooler with no problem of RAM clearance.
I know Noctuas are great but they hurt my eyes with their poopy colors. I would like to keep my black-red build as close to theme as possible.
I am looking for some advice for coolers and answer if I can achieve 4.5-4.6Ghz at acceptable temps with mentioned coolers or do I have to look at something else?
I appreciate the help!
I would like to overclock my i5-8600k on Z370-E Gaming to 4.5-4.6Ghz (but probably 4.5Ghz all cores). I already did some testing and I am stable at 1.25-1.27v with VID voltage hovering around 1.3-1.35v at peak stress. But temps would go as high as mid-high 80s with my old shitty Cooler Master (don't even remember the model but it's about 5 or more years old and looks very similar to 212). I do not want water cooling - the pros and cons got me to stay with air plus I don't think I have space for big water cooling anyway since smaller versions won't do and will be louder than air coolers.
My case is AZZA XT-1. Asus Z370-E Gaming with 2x Corsair Vengeance LPX 2133 in slots a2 and b2.
I am baffled as to what air cooling to get to keep the temps of 8600k no more than low-mid 70s in p95 so I don't have to worry about it during gaming. Since I am little worried about space I was looking at Cryorig H7 Quad Lumi (mostly for rgb looks), H5 Universal, Be Quiet! Dark Rock 3.
My budget would be up to $75-ish.
OR
I can chip in few more bucks if you guys can tell me whether I can fit Dark Pro 3, R1 or other huge cooler with no problem of RAM clearance.
I know Noctuas are great but they hurt my eyes with their poopy colors. I would like to keep my black-red build as close to theme as possible.
I am looking for some advice for coolers and answer if I can achieve 4.5-4.6Ghz at acceptable temps with mentioned coolers or do I have to look at something else?
I appreciate the help!