Looking for a cooler that falls between a 212 EVO and a NH-D14

[DaGoalie]

Hi there,

I'm in the market for a cooler for my FX-6300. I'm looking to do a fairly heavy overclock (4.5 with possibly more in the future) and am concerned the 212 might hold me back so I was looking for the next step up from the EVO.

Looking around, the most common recommendation seems to be the Noctua NH-D14, but this seems like a big leap. Is there anything that falls between these two coolers?

I'm fine with spending $50-75.

Thanks for any info!

Also, if the 212 EVO is capable of keeping up with a heavy overclock on the 6300 then let me know. I'd just rather spend the extra bucks to be on the safe side if I can.

 

[TechCIDLC]

Noctua NH-U12S.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608040

 

[DaGoalie]

Noctua NH-U12S.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608040

Looks good, thanks!

 

[Vic 40]

I'd like to still give you some other options if your case is big or better wide enough,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu14s (165mm high) !!
or
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermalright-cpu-cooler-ts140 (170mm high)
or this one,still a nice cooler,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermalright-cpu-cooler-machoreva

Look for some reviews.

 

[DaGoalie]

I'd like to still give you some other options if your case is big or better wide enough,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhu14s (165mm high) !!
or
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermalright-cpu-cooler-ts140 (170mm high)
or this one,still a nice cooler,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermalright-cpu-cooler-machoreva

Look for some reviews.

Well I think my case (NZXT Source 210 Elite) can fit the NH-d14 with room to spare and that one is 160mm. I'll take a look at those as well

 

[Vic 40]

Your case supports coolers up to 160mm so there's a kind of limitation there and the tow tall coolers in my previous post won't fitt.The hr-02 macho might fitt but is just over 160mm as well (=162mm)

The NH-D14 should fitt and is a very good choice.It's within your budget,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14
If you have really high profile ram will it not fitt.You would have to remove the coolers in that case.

Otherwise maybe something like this,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h60cw9060007ww
or at the top budget,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h80i