need expert and professional advice on cooling for my build

[Jjr293]

hi everyone this is my very first build and im torn on how best to cool my system with something that lasts, performs very well and doesn't damage my system (leaks etc.). this also taking to account which really is the best cooling system air vs water.
my cpu= intel i74790k
mobo= asus max heroii
gpu=msi gtx970 4gb
case= thermalchaser mk-1

 

[rolli59]

One of the best if not the Best aircooler on the market http://pcpartpicker.com/part/noctua-cpu-cooler-nhd14 Another great one http://pcpartpicker.com/part/phanteks-cpu-cooler-phtc14pebl

 

[Stefan Bargisen]

Water cooling is better than air cooling, also looks better.

I can recommend the Corsair H100

 

[TechyInAZ]

Water cooling is better than air cooling, also looks better.

I can recommend the Corsair H100

I also recommend the H100, well the H100i to be exact.

Water Cooling will be a lot better for overclocking than air cooling if you want a quiet system. However if your not OCing then both are fine.

 

[Stefan Bargisen]

Water cooling is better than air cooling, also looks better.

I can recommend the Corsair H100

I also recommend the H100, well the H100i to be exact.

Water Cooling will be a lot better for overclocking than air cooling if you want a quiet system. However if your not OCing then both are fine.

Well.. He is buying the K version of the CPU, so we have to assume he will overclock, right?
So he should definitely buy watercooling.

 

[TechyInAZ]

Water cooling is better than air cooling, also looks better.

I can recommend the Corsair H100

I also recommend the H100, well the H100i to be exact.

Water Cooling will be a lot better for overclocking than air cooling if you want a quiet system. However if your not OCing then both are fine.

Well.. He is buying the K version of the CPU, so we have to assume he will overclock, right?
So he should definitely buy watercooling.

I also forgot to mention, what is your budget OP? Because air coolers are a lot cheaper than water cooling.

 

[Stefan Bargisen]

Tbh... If he isn't buying water cooling, and isn't overclocking the shit' out of that cpu, he can just use the stock cooler..

 

[TechyInAZ]

Tbh... If he isn't buying water cooling, and isn't overclocking the shit' out of that cpu, he can just use the stock cooler..

Nooooo. Don't use stock coolers with i7s, your i7 will reach around 75C with stock cooler.

 

[Stefan Bargisen]

75 degrees isn't so bad imo..

 

[TechyInAZ]

75 degrees isn't so bad imo..

i'm talking about probably 70% load at those temps, so it will get hotter at 100%.

 

[Stefan Bargisen]

75 degrees isn't so bad imo..

i'm talking about probably 70% load at those temps, so it will get hotter at 100%.

I can see the issue then. Haven't owned an intel CPU since Core 2 duo came out, lol.
Imho, I just can't see the worth for it over AMD.

 

[rolli59]

The Noctua air cooler I posted is great for Overclocking and is quiet as well. http://www.anandtech.com/show/6830/cpu-air-cooler-roundup-six-coolers-from-noctua-silverstone-and-cooler-master/6

 

[Jjr293]

thanks guys i went with the noctua nh d-15 way better than water cooling ans super quiet