Which Cooler for 4790k?

[jkteddy77]

I have a 4790k and Z97 pro that I run stock or almost stock. It runs 4.0-4.4ghz turbo on 1.216v. I currently have a Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo, and even at 1.2v, it gets to 70C while just gaming regularly.

I would definitely like it under 60, but want to spend around 50-$110 on a cooler. Would an AIO cooler be the best solution?
Can I just use a Noctua D14 and match an AIO cooler's results? Tom's Hardware claims AIO's are much better:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nepton-280l-tundra-td02-water3.0-pro-reserator3-max,3607-11.html

What cooler should I get? Can anyone back up their advice with results too?

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Check if the thermal paste is correctly applied or not, first. If you think its dripped out, just clean off the one already there and apply a pea sized amount evenly.
What load (in approx %age from Task Manager) is on your CPU while you get those temps?
Lets see if we can solve the issue before spending out for a better cooler

 

[jkteddy77]

Check if the thermal paste is correctly applied or not, first. If you think its dripped out, just clean off the one already there and apply a pea sized amount evenly.
What load (in approx %age from Task Manager) is on your CPU while you get those temps?
Lets see if we can solve the issue before spending out for a better cooler

Yeah, people say this cooler works like magic... but I know many others who get these same temps with the 4790k with my cooler :/ even people in Newegg's reviews

I used the pea size method when I installed it, not too much, not too little thermal paste. I even used MX-2 thermal paste, which is able to beat Artcic Silver 5.

I get to 68C or so while normally gaming, but games like BF4 I get to 70-71C, using roughly 70-80% of my CPU. Prime95 can push me to 80C.

I see you have an H110, and VERY similar hardware as me (same cpu, same GPU, a Z97)
What voltage/settings do you use with your 4790k? how hot does it get to?
also how is 4k running on our single 290 Tri-x? my 290 can't even keep 60+ in some games in 1080p. You run all low settings in games?

 

[MeteorsRaining]

That's warm temps but not alarmingly high. I'd really want to ask about the case you currently have and your airflow orientation. CPUs with stock cooler go to 72-80C when Prime testing on 100% load, turbo enabled.


Well, My OCed CPU is stable at 4.5GHz with 1.25-1.28VCore. Never got hotter than 71C after running Prime95 for 2 hours. 67-71C on full load, which's pretty decent considering my ambient temps are 30-40C w/o air conditoner which can't be kept ON 24/7.

I actually can run 30-40 FPS on most games on high-ultra. I play on Medium with AA, Shadows and lighting on high with 40+ FPS even in intensive BF4 multiplayers. 40-50 FPS in general on medium-high.

Also, I've a FHD monitor lying around and I've tried my build on that, got 60+ FPS on BF4 Ultra 😀

PS: I actually follow this settings on BF4 on 4k and get 30-40 FPS:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/zardon/nvidia-gtx780ti-review-1600p-ultra-hd-4k/27/
*With AA deferred ON at 2x.

 

[jkteddy77]

That's warm temps but not alarmingly high. I'd really want to ask about the case you currently have and your airflow orientation. CPUs with stock cooler go to 72-80C when Prime testing on 100% load, turbo enabled.


Well, My OCed CPU is stable at 4.5GHz with 1.25-1.28VCore. Never got hotter than 71C after running Prime95 for 2 hours. 67-71C on full load, which's pretty decent considering my ambient temps are 30-40C w/o air conditoner which can't be kept ON 24/7.

I actually can run 30-40 FPS on most games on high-ultra. I play on Medium with AA, Shadows and lighting on high with 40+ FPS even in intensive BF4 multiplayers. 40-50 FPS in general on medium-high.

Also, I've a FHD monitor lying around and I've tried my build on that, got 60+ FPS on BF4 Ultra 😀

PS: I actually follow this settings on BF4 on 4k and get 30-40 FPS:
http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/zardon/nvidia-gtx780ti-review-1600p-ultra-hd-4k/27/
*With AA deferred ON at 2x.

Hmm... yeah, I have this case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147107

it's got a lot of mesh, so there's plenty of breathing room. Airflow can't be the issue, I have 3 120's pulling from the front, 2 140's on the top exhausting, and another 120 in the rear exhausting. Very nice Wind tunnel airflow. the Tri-X cooler isn't that hot, so I can't say its the card's fault, it only gets to 77C. (btw, how's your 290 tri-x run? you oc it? temps?)
also have 2 120's on the Evo 212 itself, and the cooler seem's solidly installed. :/ what do you think I shoud do? I can't OC any with this cooler as it is now.

 

[MeteorsRaining]

Then airflow isn't an issue. My Tri X crosses the 75C mark but very rarely. Full load is usually a 70-75C affair, thanks to extensive airflow within the case

I understand that everything seems right but is not going in the right direction. Tried re-applying thermal paste?
EDIT: No OC on my GPU.

 

[jkteddy77]

Then airflow isn't an issue. My Tri X crosses the 75C mark but very rarely. Full load is usually a 70-75C affair, thanks to extensive airflow within the case

I understand that everything seems right but is not going in the right direction. Tried re-applying thermal paste?
EDIT: No OC on my GPU.

Hmm, I'll have to try reapplying it, even though it felt pretty solid on installation. Cooler is always cool to the touch though :/ maybe not enough contact?

If that doesn't work, what else should I do?
What other cooler would you recommend in the $70-$100 range currently? 4.4ghz is plenty, but I want to keep the cpu cooler, and plan on an OC to 4.6ghz with like 1.25-1.27v in the future. I was thinking Noctua D14 for air, but would an AIO be a smarter move? I kinda like Air coolers cause its never defective, there's no fuss after installation, it just works :/