[SOLVED] I7 8700 cpu cooling

[lassiroddy123]

Hi I'm building a gaming pc with a i7 8700 any recommendations for cpu cooling both air and lquid aio (I'm bit scared with aio since I heard they leake )just purely for gaming and may be internet surfing.. I live in Australia and the summer here is very hot as well . Ps I know that it comes with a stock cooler but heard it's pretty crap thanks .

 

[WildCard999]

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CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49 CFM CPU Cooler ($65.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $65.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-01-09 02:20 AEDT+1100

An AIO isn't needed for a locked CPU.

 

[lassiroddy123]

Thanks is this better than the hyper 212x

 

[WildCard999]

Thanks is this better than the hyper 212x

The Cryorig is a bit better and unlike the 212X it won't interfere with the memory modules.

 

[lassiroddy123]

Cool thanks . I see there is a h7 ultra it's only 4$ more than the h7 I might go for that

 

[geofelt]

Since a i7-8700 can not be overclocked, your cooling needs are minimal.
I very much like the scythe kotetsu cooler.
Stronger and quieter than the hyper 212 and similarly priced.
Here is a review:
http://www.silentpcreview.com/article1391-page1.html

FWIW, I installed a hyper212 recently and it is a real pain to do with awful instructions; there are better choices.

 

[lassiroddy123]

Thanks