i2500K stock cooler change-out recommendation

[Brutus04]

I put together a LGA 1155 i2500K system that I might OC some in the future, currently running stock. Any recommendations for a more silent-type" fan for now now that I will be able to OC a bit in the future? I used a Freezer Pro in a 775 build that I liked a lot. Thanks!

r/ Brutus

 

[lehtv]

How much are you willing to pay, and what's the CPU cooler height clearance in your case?

 

[Brutus04]

Hi lehtv,
I was hoping something up to abouy $40. I believe I have anple room, in an ATX Mid tower. Thanks!

 

[lehtv]

At that budget, a Cooler Master 212+ or 212 Evo is really the best you can get. A substantial improvement over the 212 in both noise and thermals for $50 shipped: Thermalright HR-02 or Scythe Mugen 3. (Thermalright is a lot better but slightly bigger).

 

[Brutus04]

Thanks Lehtv! Really looking for something quiet for now... I will give them a look.

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[lehtv]

Note that not all mid towers will fit the HR-02 macho, the heatsink itself needs 162mm of clearance, and the fan extends somewhat above that so you might need even 170mm (see picture).

Can't find your case on the Lian Li website... Is it the PC-62 (not 61)? It looks pretty wide, should fit