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i5 2500k cooler and overblocking

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  • 29-04-2012 10:50pm
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    Nertballs
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭


    i'm overclocking an i5 soon enough (after the lc when i build it up) and i want to know what is the best cooler for the 30-50 euro mark? i dont plan to go above 4.5 max. i'm drawn to the H40 as water cooling is sweet, but is the air a better option?

    also, what's the max voltages you'd be looking at? and along with that, what's safe temps on them chips? Thanks!


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    #2
    Serephucus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,180 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    The H40 is fairly weak, for the price. The minimum I'd look at is the H60. As for an air cooler, the NH-D14 from Noctua is the best out there at the moment, but it's very pricey. This might just fit into your budget.


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    ..Brian..
    Registered Users Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    Look at the Antec H2O 620. Getting some great reviews and fits your budget nicely.


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    glynf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,387 ✭✭✭glynf


    Beware of the H2O 620 lot of people have issues with noisy/rattling pumps. I had one & exchanged it for a H80 because of same.

    I would agree with Serephucus, go with a decent air cooler instead, or at a min. a H60, & budget for a decent fan(s) as the bundled corsair ones are not the quietest.


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    ktulu123
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 3,092 Mod ✭✭✭✭ktulu123


    I have had a H40 cooling my over clocked i5 (4.5ghz) for the past few months. It has been working great so far. Only problem I have had is this is my second one installed, the first one I received from dabs was faulty. Got it replaced quickly though and its been grand ever since.


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