4.3-4.4 is the max rec for such a cooler. For 4.4-4.5+ get noctua and for 4.5-4.7+ get h100 for 4.7+ get custom water. Ideally keep occt temps under 75c
is this really true?
Ordered my 3570k tonight, and now im debating which cooler to use for it.
I've got a tuniq tower 120 right now that is on my Q6600, that im probably going to end up keeping there. Ive got a ZALMAN CNPS 9700 NT on a really old 4200+ that id rather not move as well, and then ive got a hyper 212+ that is brand new in the box that i ordered by mistake.
If i can get to 4.5 on the H212 then i guess im fine with that, but i sort of dont want to spend more money on a cooler, when i know im going to want a newer/better one when i upgrade my rig again.
Which kinda leads me into considering water cooling. If i were to buy the best air cooler possible, id be spending 100 dollars anyway, so maybe i should just suck it up and try out water.
My thing is i feel like its a hassle and i really dont like messing with my PC all that much once its all set up. Plus id always be worrying about something happening.
SO should i just go with the H212 or spend 60-100 dollars on a cooler that will get me >4.5 on air?