What temperatures should i expect on a i5 3570k with 40c ambient?

[Addster]

Im having issues where my cpu is currently getting to around 90c when playing games, and its around 45-60c idle. The ambient temp is somewhere between 35-40c. What cpu cooler would you guys recommend? Because im pretty sure i need a new one

 

[grana92]

I think your only choice is water cooling, something like the H80i from corsair, or even the H100i (bigger radiator, more heat dispersion space).

 

[nomadicwarrior]

What cooler have you got in there at the moment?

 

[Addster]

What cooler have you got in there at the moment?

Its just stock at the moment

 

[grana92]

H80i cooling the FX6300, during summer it was near 40C in my apartment and playing games wasn't a problem, the CPU never wen't above 50C

 

[Addster]

I think your only choice is water cooling, something like the H80i from corsair, or even the H100i (bigger radiator, more heat dispersion space).

Is this one any good? On a pretty tight budget at the moment unfortunately: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=207_160_1694&products_id=27831&zenid=6ce79fbd3ad0ed9da00db705fcd649f4

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

I would stick to an air cooler if I were you.

The reason being is that air coolers exhaust hot air whereas AIO water coolers intake air from outside. If the ambient temperature is almost 40C, then the fans won't be providing cool air to the radiator.

In a hot or humid climate it's always better to focus on exhausting air from the case rather than bringing it in.

 

[Addster]

I would stick to an air cooler if I were you.

The reason being is that air coolers exhaust hot air whereas AIO water coolers intake air from outside. If the ambient temperature is almost 40C, then the fans won't be providing cool air to the radiator.

In a hot or humid climate it's always better to focus on exhausting air from the case rather than bringing it in.

Any you could recommend? Is the Hyper 212 any good? And would that bring my temps down very much?

 

[nomadicwarrior]

The Hyper Evo 212 is a good model although in your situation, with such high ambient temperatures, you might also consider the following. You also need to take into consideration how much space you have in your case.

Noctua NH-D14
Noctua NH-D15
Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 3

 

[Addster]

The Hyper Evo 212 is a good model although in your situation, with such high ambient temperatures, you might also consider the following. You also need to take into consideration how much space you have in your case.

Noctua NH-D14
Noctua NH-D15
Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 3

Would the Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 3 make a good difference?

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

Any of the above suggestions would be a good choice. The Noctua NH-D14/15 is arguably the best performer, but it's huge and expensive.

If you aren't overclocking then the 212 Evo is the best choice. It'll do a good job and it doesn't cost much.

 

[Addster]

Any of the above suggestions would be a good choice. The Noctua NH-D14/15 is arguably the best performer, but it's huge and expensive.

If you aren't overclocking then the 212 Evo is the best choice. It'll do a good job and it doesn't cost much.

Do you mean the 212 x or the 212 evo?

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

Either really; the Evo is tried and tested but the 212X is newer. The choice is yours.

 

[GarSpear]

Wow must be lovely to have that sun!!!

I am in the UK and temp inside my house is currently about 20 degrees C. My i5 4690k operates at about 25-35 degrees C with the evo212 hypercooler, so about 5 to 15 degrees above ambient depending on load and that's with all the fans at around 40-60%.. so overclocking on the evo212 must be easy for me, but I haven't played with those options yet.. so an evo212 and good intake and exhaust should see your CPU at 45-60degrees C...

My trusty old Athlon XP3000 is running at 45-60degrees C with all the fans running full speed however... it's been happy that way for ten years!

 

[Addster]

Either really; the Evo is tried and tested but the 212X is newer. The choice is yours.

Sorry to keep bothering you, but do you have any idea what kind of temps i could expect if i go the noctua d15 or the hyper 212x?