Question Overclocking i5 9600K

[EdwardBryant]

Hey guys! I'm planning to oc my i5 and I need better cooling, but at the same time I don't want to overspend on on the cooler. Can some of you give me an advise on what CPU cooler makes sense to pair with my i5? Thanks!

 

[DrMrLordX]

What's your budget for an HSF?

 

[EXCellR8]

Cheap = Arctic or Cooler Master
Pricey = Noctua or AIO

 

[ehume]

i ran a 6-core i7 8700 at 5GHz using a variety of high end-air. temps (ambient 20c) in the low- to mid-80's, with spikes to the 90's. good aio's get 5-10c cooler, but cost even more.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Cheap = Arctic or Cooler Master

Don't forget the DeepCool Gammaxx air tower coolers, if they're sold in your part of the world. Nearly Cooler Master performance, for like half the price.

 

[EdwardBryant]

What's your budget for an HSF?

Under $70

 

[EdwardBryant]

Cheap = Arctic or Cooler Master
Pricey = Noctua or AIO

Thanks for your recommendation...

 

[DrMrLordX]

Under $70

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/cpu-cooler/#X=5043,7030&sort=-price&page=1

That's $50-$70

I would actually go for that Phanteks cooler. PH-TC14PE.

 

[ehume]

For under $70US he should be looking at Scythe heatsinks. A lot of cooling for the money. Reeven is pretty good, too.