Noctua NH-C14 or the CoolerMaster Hyper 212?

[Mark Angelo]

In the threads around here, I keep seeing the Noctua NH-D14 being highly recommended.

However, right now, the ones available for me is the Noctua NH-C14 and the CoolerMaster Hyper 212.

In the case that I can't get my hands on a Noctua NH-D14, which of the two is better?

My future rig would have an i5 4690K and a GTX 970.

 

[lightcloud]

Noctua are generally the best air coolers available for overclocking, however the down side is the brown theme. If you do not favour a colour theme, then I do not see a reason to not go with Noctua.

If you are not a heavy overclocker, then seek the cheaper option of the two.

A friendly reminder, hopefully you will be getting a Z97 motherboard.
And also air coolers do tend to be big, so make sure your RAM will not be interfered.

 

[Shreyas Kalrao]

Noctua and hyper212 are both about the same height(160mm), and will fit most cases. i think that cm hpyer 212 will be good for money and more sylish

 

[Mark Angelo]

Noctua are generally the best air coolers available for overclocking, however the down side is the brown theme. If you do not favour a colour theme, then I do not see a reason to not go with Noctua.

If you are not a heavy overclocker, then seek the cheaper option of the two.

A friendly reminder, hopefully you will be getting a Z97 motherboard.
And also air coolers do tend to be big, so make sure your RAM will not be interfered.

Yes, I'm planning to get a Z97 motherboard. My friend also recommended that to me. But can you tell me what's so special about them? I'm kind of a build noob.

 

[Shreyas Kalrao]

Noctua are generally the best air coolers available for overclocking, however the down side is the brown theme. If you do not favour a colour theme, then I do not see a reason to not go with Noctua.

If you are not a heavy overclocker, then seek the cheaper option of the two.

A friendly reminder, hopefully you will be getting a Z97 motherboard.
And also air coolers do tend to be big, so make sure your RAM will not be interfered.

Intel z97 is the faster and latest gaming chipset in motherboards

Yes, I'm planning to get a Z97 motherboard. My friend also recommended that to me. But can you tell me what's so special about them? I'm kind of a build noob.

 

[lightcloud]

Alright Z97 is a type of chipset which enables users to have a better overclocking experience (which means more overclocking).

The features of a H97 and Z97 are almost similar.

If you are looking for one, try the Asus Z97-A. And try to avoid MSI motherboard due to terrible QC.

 

[Mark Angelo]

Alright Z97 is a type of chipset which enables users to have a better overclocking experience (which means more overclocking).

The features of a H97 and Z97 are almost similar.

If you are looking for one, try the Asus Z97-A. And try to avoid MSI motherboard due to terrible QC.

I'm sorry, but what is QC? I'm not yet familiar with some terms.

 

[Shreyas Kalrao]

TERRIBLE QC what did u just mea ?

 

[lightcloud]

QC means quality control. And MSI is known for that.