Nocuta DH-14 or Coolermaster 212 EVO

reichman101

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Aug 10, 2012
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Hi, I have a
Board: Asus Sabertooth Z77
CPU: i7 3770k CPU
RAM: 8gb (4gbx2) G. Skill RipJaws X (compatible If I checked right with Nocuta DH-14).

I am currently deciding between this


Nocuta DH-14: ($79)

http://www.newegg.com/Product
/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835608018&Tpk=nocuta%20dh%2014&IsVirtualParent=1


Or

Hyper 212 EVO: ($35)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&Tpk=hyper%20212%20evo&IsVirtualParent=1


Despite the vast difference in price, what would be the most effective cooler for good, stable overclocking. I was thinking 4.5 GHZ because on air that would be about the best I can get from what I've heard. Or is the DH-14 worth the premium price point where it would drop my temps way below?

P.S: Feel free to post any winning combinations with the DH-14 or the EVO, like for instance I hear people have bought an aftermarket fan and put it on the EVO to mimic the extra power of the DH-14.

Thanks!
 
The Noctua can do a little better at very high OCs (5+ GHz), but can't beat the EVO up till there, I've used both and keep the EVO on my rigs (off to right) and generally present it as the primary choice to my clients