Which is the best cooler for the CPU?

[Blubberykollis]

Air or water cooling.

CPU - 4770K

Motherboard - Maximus VI hero

Case - Haf X

 

[MurrayA]

Air or water cooling.

CPU - 4770K

Motherboard - Maximus VI hero

Case - Haf X

Water cooling will give you better temps but i personally use air

Have a look at the noctua air coolers, they seem to give the best temps and not bad prices

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Heatpipe-Bearing-Cooler-NH-D14/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390827882&sr=8-3&keywords=noctua+1150

 

[Blubberykollis]

Air or water cooling.

CPU - 4770K

Motherboard - Maximus VI hero

Case - Haf X

Water cooling will give you better temps but i personally use air

Have a look at the noctua air coolers, they seem to give the best temps and not bad prices

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Heatpipe-Bearing-Cooler-NH-D14/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390827882&sr=8-3&keywords=noctua+1150

I've been looking on that Nh-d14. But I don't think it will fit, since I have Dominator platinum RAM.

 

[MurrayA]

Air or water cooling.

CPU - 4770K

Motherboard - Maximus VI hero

Case - Haf X

Water cooling will give you better temps but i personally use air

Have a look at the noctua air coolers, they seem to give the best temps and not bad prices

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Heatpipe-Bearing-Cooler-NH-D14/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390827882&sr=8-3&keywords=noctua+1150

I've been looking on that Nh-d14. But I don't think it will fit, since I have Dominator platinum RAM.

hmm, might be a problem, not quite sure of the dimensions of the dominator ram, If its anything like the Veangence Ram, you should be fine

 

[Blubberykollis]

Air or water cooling.

CPU - 4770K

Motherboard - Maximus VI hero

Case - Haf X

Water cooling will give you better temps but i personally use air

Have a look at the noctua air coolers, they seem to give the best temps and not bad prices

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Heatpipe-Bearing-Cooler-NH-D14/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390827882&sr=8-3&keywords=noctua+1150

I've been looking on that Nh-d14. But I don't think it will fit, since I have Dominator platinum RAM.

hmm, might be a problem, not quite sure of the dimensions of the dominator ram, If its anything like the Veangence Ram, you should be fine

I think they are about the same height. I ain't sure.

 

[MurrayA]

Air or water cooling.

CPU - 4770K

Motherboard - Maximus VI hero

Case - Haf X

Water cooling will give you better temps but i personally use air

Have a look at the noctua air coolers, they seem to give the best temps and not bad prices

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Heatpipe-Bearing-Cooler-NH-D14/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390827882&sr=8-3&keywords=noctua+1150

I've been looking on that Nh-d14. But I don't think it will fit, since I have Dominator platinum RAM.

hmm, might be a problem, not quite sure of the dimensions of the dominator ram, If its anything like the Veangence Ram, you should be fine

I think they are about the same height. I ain't sure.

I'm sure it will be fine, The nh-d14 is about the same dimmensions as the Hyper 212 evo which clears pretty well, have a look at a few youtube videos

 

[Blubberykollis]

Air or water cooling.

CPU - 4770K

Motherboard - Maximus VI hero

Case - Haf X

Water cooling will give you better temps but i personally use air

Have a look at the noctua air coolers, they seem to give the best temps and not bad prices

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Heatpipe-Bearing-Cooler-NH-D14/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390827882&sr=8-3&keywords=noctua+1150

I've been looking on that Nh-d14. But I don't think it will fit, since I have Dominator platinum RAM.

hmm, might be a problem, not quite sure of the dimensions of the dominator ram, If its anything like the Veangence Ram, you should be fine

I think they are about the same height. I ain't sure.

I'm sure it will be fine, The nh-d14 is about the same dimmensions as the Hyper 212 evo which clears pretty well, have a look at a few youtube videos

Alright, I can buy the fan and see if it fits. If it doesn't I just send it back.

 

[MurrayA]

Air or water cooling.

CPU - 4770K

Motherboard - Maximus VI hero

Case - Haf X

Water cooling will give you better temps but i personally use air

Have a look at the noctua air coolers, they seem to give the best temps and not bad prices

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Heatpipe-Bearing-Cooler-NH-D14/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390827882&sr=8-3&keywords=noctua+1150

I've been looking on that Nh-d14. But I don't think it will fit, since I have Dominator platinum RAM.

hmm, might be a problem, not quite sure of the dimensions of the dominator ram, If its anything like the Veangence Ram, you should be fine

I think they are about the same height. I ain't sure.

I'm sure it will be fine, The nh-d14 is about the same dimmensions as the Hyper 212 evo which clears pretty well, have a look at a few youtube videos

Alright, I can buy the fan and see if it fits. If it doesn't I just send it back.

yeh, good plan

 

[Blubberykollis]

Air or water cooling.

CPU - 4770K

Motherboard - Maximus VI hero

Case - Haf X

Water cooling will give you better temps but i personally use air

Have a look at the noctua air coolers, they seem to give the best temps and not bad prices

http://www.amazon.com/Noctua-Heatpipe-Bearing-Cooler-NH-D14/dp/B002VKVZ1A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1390827882&sr=8-3&keywords=noctua+1150

I've been looking on that Nh-d14. But I don't think it will fit, since I have Dominator platinum RAM.

hmm, might be a problem, not quite sure of the dimensions of the dominator ram, If its anything like the Veangence Ram, you should be fine

I think they are about the same height. I ain't sure.

I'm sure it will be fine, The nh-d14 is about the same dimmensions as the Hyper 212 evo which clears pretty well, have a look at a few youtube videos

Alright, I can buy the fan and see if it fits. If it doesn't I just send it back.

yeh, good plan

Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Dominator platinum RAM < Not compatible with the Noctua

 

[Blubberykollis]

Dominator platinum RAM < Not compatible with the Noctua

How does it come that almost all people I ask gives me a different answers?.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Because I own the cooler.

This is from their page (Noctua)
http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_ram_gen&products_id=34&lng=en



Manufacturer Model Compatibility
DDR3 Corsair Dominator Platinum series No
DDR3 Corsair Value-Series Yes
DDR3 Corsair Vengeance No
DDR3 Corsair Vengeance Low-Profile Yes
DDR3 Corsair Vengeance Pro series Yes
DDR3 Corsair XMS3 DHX Series No

 

[Blubberykollis]

Because I own the cooler.

This is from their page (Noctua)
http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_ram_gen&products_id=34&lng=en



Manufacturer Model Compatibility
DDR3 Corsair Dominator Platinum series No
DDR3 Corsair Value-Series Yes
DDR3 Corsair Vengeance No
DDR3 Corsair Vengeance Low-Profile Yes
DDR3 Corsair Vengeance Pro series Yes
DDR3 Corsair XMS3 DHX Series No

So what you just said. I get different answers from people just because you own the cooler? I've met a few people who have the cooler, and they said it fits, but barely.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

54.79 mm high. < Dominator Platinum

Caution:

The NH-D14 is a big cooler that extends over the first RAM slots on most mainboards. The cooler offers sufficient clearance for all standard size memory modules, but you won’t be able to use memory modules higher than 44mm.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_ram_gen&products_id=34&lng=en

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Remove the spreaders.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=faqs_single&faqs_id=45

 

[Blubberykollis]

54.79 mm high. < Dominator Platinum

Caution:

The NH-D14 is a big cooler that extends over the first RAM slots on most mainboards. The cooler offers sufficient clearance for all standard size memory modules, but you won’t be able to use memory modules higher than 44mm.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=compatibility_ram_gen&products_id=34&lng=en

hmm, I have owned these Dominator Platinum's since the summer. Is there any other RAM you recommend that is just as fast as they are?

2x8192 Mb
1866 Mhz.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You can remove the Spreaders if you want to use it.

Remove the spreaders.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=faqs_single&faqs_id=45

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=faqs&step=2&products_id=34&lng=en#13

 

[Blubberykollis]

You can remove the Spreaders if you want to use it.

Remove the spreaders.

http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=faqs_single&faqs_id=45

hmm. I guess that's a good idea. Won't they get too warm without them?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You would have to remove the spreader and the cover.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I would just grab some LP RAM MODULES.

Or grab a closed water loop and leave your ram looking nice.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.43 @ OutletPC)
Total: $89.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 10:13 EST-0500)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Don't tear apart your ram it looks sweet , get a closed water loop.

 

[Blubberykollis]

I would just grab some LP RAM MODULES.

Or grab a closed water loop and leave your ram looking nice.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.43 @ OutletPC)
Total: $89.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 10:13 EST-0500)

I rather buy new RAM then. I like the RAM because of how it looks. But I guess it's okay if I get 2 sticks of RAM that are just as fast. Do you know any?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I have these under my Noctua.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($161.58 @ NCIX US)
Total: $161.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 10:20 EST-0500)

 

[Blubberykollis]

I have these under my Noctua.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($161.58 @ NCIX US)
Total: $161.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 10:20 EST-0500)

Alright, G.skill it is. Thanks a lot for your help.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your welcome , glad to assist.