What's best cpu cooler for my needs?

[Arcurus]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hjHhxr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hjHhxr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor (Purchased For $280.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $80.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($138.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (Purchased For $305.00)
Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For $50.00)
Total: $1068.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 11:51 EST-0500

Will have computer running 24/7, mainly for botting purposes (WoW, runescape) and there is absolutely no use for me to turn off my computer when I'm not using it anyway. I'm looking at the Hyper 212 Evo because I hear that higher end coolers (NH-D15) will only cool a couple degrees better. Are those couple degrees really worth $70 more? What about water cooling, can I get some benchmarks or stats to show me how much more effective a $100 water cooler is when I could buy over 3 hyper 212 evo's?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The Power supply you purchase isn't a good one.

 

[mrt3]

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO is really good just go for it buy a extra fan for pull+push config

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Better than the EVO , Smaller , easier to install.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $34.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 12:00 EST-0500

http://www.hitechlegion.com/reviews/cooling/heatsinks/42980-cryorig-h7-universal-cpu-cooler-review?showall=&start=3
Review

 

[Arcurus]

The Power supply you purchase isn't a good one.

Oh boy... I bought a psu hastily because it was on promo, but it was only 620W when I thought it was 650W. Now I need to RMA it. I then went to microcenter and bought this one for $50. Can you tell me why it isn't such a good psu?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No , it's ok , but the 750w B2 and G2 from EVGA are the 2 good ones.

 

[LucoTF]

The Power supply you purchase isn't a good one.

Oh boy... I bought a psu hastily because it was on promo, but it was only 620W when I thought it was 650W. Now I need to RMA it. I then went to microcenter and bought this one for $50. Can you tell me why it isn't such a good psu?

The 750w supernova is a great PSU made by superflower
The 750w supernova NEX is a fairly average PSU made by FSP, and not recommended for an overclocking rig

 

[Arcurus]

The Power supply you purchase isn't a good one.

Oh boy... I bought a psu hastily because it was on promo, but it was only 620W when I thought it was 650W. Now I need to RMA it. I then went to microcenter and bought this one for $50. Can you tell me why it isn't such a good psu?

The 750w supernova is a great PSU made by superflower
The 750w supernova NEX is a fairly average PSU made by FSP, and not recommended for an overclocking rig

Why is it not recommended? What makes that power supply better than NEX? Both 750W and the bronze rating doesn't matter because you can't justify the price you pay for the extra dollar savings a year. Is one more prone to spontaneous combustion than the other?

 

[LucoTF]

Why is it not recommended? What makes that power supply better than NEX? Both 750W and the bronze rating doesn't matter because you can't justify the price you pay for the extra dollar savings a year. Is one more prone to spontaneous combustion than the other?

YES!

"This psu blew up and damaged my computer": http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1798758

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Get at least a B2.

 

[LucoTF]

Top quality modular 750w PSUs

Antec HCG 750w http://pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg750m

EVGA B2 750w: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

EVGA G2: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b20750vr

XFX XTR: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx

 

[martinch]

I'm looking at the Hyper 212 Evo because I hear that higher end coolers (NH-D15) will only cool a couple degrees better. Are those couple degrees really worth $70 more?

I went with the Noctua NH-U12S on my PC (same processor as you), which is 60% more expensive than the Hyper 212 EVO over here (£50 vs £30 - actually, marginally more than the cost of the Noctua NF-F12 fan). My CPU is running at around 23C idle, and under 60C under load. I would imagine the Hyper 212 will give you similar numbers - it's a very competant cooler.

However, where the more expensive cooler wins is noise - I don't hear the fan running (Fractal Design Define R4 case), and it's rated at ~22dB at full speed. By comparison, the Hyper 212's fan is rated at ~36dB, and has the same/very similar air flow and static pressure specs. Obviously, this may or may not be a concern for you.

 

[Arcurus]

Why is it not recommended? What makes that power supply better than NEX? Both 750W and the bronze rating doesn't matter because you can't justify the price you pay for the extra dollar savings a year. Is one more prone to spontaneous combustion than the other?

YES!

"This psu blew up and damaged my computer": http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1798758

Had a good laugh at that one - it is the only person I can find that their nex 750B exploded. It has at least 4 stars on the majority of good sites and as long as it does its job, that's good enough for me. Hope I'm not the 1% that had it explode. ;~;

 

[LucoTF]

well you've already bought it so ya may as well use it