Budget cooler for 4770?

[mojothehut]

Hey all
I'm looking for a decent aftermarket cooler for my new i7 4770k.
I'd like to keep it in the $30-60 range. Going to do some mild overclock, maybe aim for 4.1, 4.2ghz right in there.

Any suggestions? I have used a hyper 212 evo on my last build, loved it. Is that thing still good for the warm Haswells?

 

[Chipfiref]

I got the Noctua NH-U14S for $75 free shipping. Is that close enough to your $60? From what I read and my limited experience with it I highly recommend it, especially if you will even think of overclocking (In fact, you also want to delid the 4770K). It is upgradable to two fans and it comes with NT-H1 TIM.

 

[Phynaz]

I got the Noctua NH-U14S for $75 free shipping. Is that close enough to your $60? From what I read and my limited experience with it I highly recommend it, especially if you will even think of overclocking (In fact, you also want to delid the 4770K). It is upgradable to two fans and it comes with NT-H1 TIM.

Why in the world would he even consider delidding for a mild overclock??

OP:
The Evo is fine for around 4Ghz.

 

[mojothehut]

Yea I dont think I'm brave enough to mod the chip like that for a mild overclock, thanks though.

I'll probably stick with the 212 evo :awe:

 

[JimmiG]

212 Evo may be enough for a mild overclock provided you get lucky in the silicon lottery. You can just try it and change if it doesn't work out.

Otherwise NH-U14S, Phanteks PH-TC14PE or another high-end air cooler in the $70-85 range is going to be needed.

 

[BallaTheFeared]

My $50 Dark Knight II can take my not delidded i5 to 4.9GHz, that's for 80C in non stress tests like Handbrake. Otherwise 4.6GHz in something like Intel's Linpack.

Problem with most haswell chips is the distance from chip to ISA, last I saw the 212 Evo was enough to handle 1.2v which depending on your chip could get you as high as 4.4 to 4.6GHz.

 

[JimmiG]

Yeah, you essentially need to be lucky twice with Haswell.

First, you need a chip that can reach high frequencies at low voltages - 4.5 GHz at 1.2V or less is a "golden" chip. Secondly, it comes down to the quality of the complete package (IHS and thermal paste application). Also HT on the i7 will add about 8-10C in stress tests over the i5.