What CPU Cooler?

[zak1208]

i'm looking to build a Custom PC for the first time and will be used mainly for gaming but i'm not sure on what CPU Cooler i should use for this build so if anyone can recommend which one i can use and why it would be really helpful

Thanks for the help

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor (£143.44 @ Ebuyer)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£111.56 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£48.79 @ CCL Computers)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£48.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£58.98 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card (£147.46 @ Ebuyer)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£52.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£57.72 @ More Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) (£75.34 @ CCL Computers)
Monitor: Hannspree HE225DPB 21.5" Monitor (£82.00 @ Aria PC)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse (£49.99 @ Amazon UK)
Other: DVI-D CABLE 2M (£5.99)
Other: ROCCAT isku Gaming Keyboard (£39.99)
Total: £922.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-01 13:54 BST+0100

 

[Sapphire Thunder]

You can go with Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. It's cheap and sufficient for your cpu. And should have no fitting problem in that case.

 

[envy14tpe]

Please get the 4690k. Then add the same cooler you intended to buy. So, you can overclock easily and get a very sweet gain.
Cooler Master EVO is decent. Get a Noctua if you can afford it.

 

[WildCard999]

If your not planning on overclocking then pass on the Z series MB. If you do want the option then do what envy14tpe said with the i5* 4690K. With the money saved changing the MB I put in a better cpu (locked) and a better GPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor (£144.97 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£24.48 @ Novatech)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£59.75 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£48.79 @ CCL Computers)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£48.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£58.98 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card (£158.81 @ Scan.co.uk)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case (£52.98 @ Scan.co.uk)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£57.72 @ More Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) (£75.34 @ CCL Computers)
Monitor: Hannspree HE225DPB 21.5" Monitor (£82.00 @ Aria PC)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse (£49.99 @ Amazon UK)
Other: DVI-D CABLE 2M (£5.99)
Other: ROCCAT isku Gaming Keyboard (£39.99)
Total: £907.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-01 14:15 BST+0100

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Better cooler and easier to install than the 212 EVO.
https://www.alternate.co.uk/Cryorig/H7/html/product/1174912?event=search
Cryorig H7

 

[Tchota]

You dont need an aftermarket cooler, since you cannot overclock your CPU.

You can buy a much better monitor and GPU with your budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£139.76 @ CCL Computers)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£54.88 @ CCL Computers)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£45.77 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£48.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£41.77 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB Direct CU II Video Card (£209.99 @ Aria PC)
Case: Antec GX500 ATX Mid Tower Case (£36.13 @ Amazon UK)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply (£57.72 @ More Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) (£75.34 @ CCL Computers)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor (£123.08 @ Amazon UK)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse (£49.99 @ Amazon UK)
Other: DVI-D CABLE 2M (£5.99)
Other: ROCCAT isku Gaming Keyboard (£39.99)
Total: £928.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-01 15:22 BST+0100

Other good options for motherboard:

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85g43gaming
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g43

 

[sora]

You can go with Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO. It's cheap and sufficient for your cpu. And should have no fitting problem in that case.

+1; The CM Hyper 212 EVO is a great fan for the price!