Suggestions for an air cooler for stock i7-6700K?

[Jumpem]

It would need to fit in a Corsair 350D. They list a maximum height of 160mm.

 

[MongGrel]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&cm_re=evo_212-_-35-103-099-_-Product

Probably would barely fit.

 

[ClockHound]

New Scythe Ninja 4 for $48: http://www.coolerguys.com/840556103448.html

155mm height and performs close to D14-15. The new best value cooler on the block. See ehume's review: http://www.overclockers.com/scythe-ninja-4-heatsink-review/

The Hyper 212 will do too, but the stock fan may (will) annoy. And it's fussier to install and get a good mount than the Ninja 4. And it doesn't look near as good.

In the 212 price range, the $34 Cryorig H7 performs as well despite it's svelte 145mm height: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565. Much easier to mount and looks so much better too. To my cooler connoisseur eyes. ;-)

If you were building the a new skylake system in 2012, be all over the 212. 3 years later, not so much. So many better cooler available now.

 

[MongGrel]

The 212 was just the thing that leapt to mind myself for a low cost thing for that size, I've honestly never used one.

Still use a ND-H14 on the main and some really odd stuff with a few Noctua fans on a few others.

I'll just back off on recommendations in the future like this, I know there are newer things than the 212 out there that I haven't used.

The Ninja 4 looks good for a few bucks more, Scythe has always been solid in the past.

 

[ClockHound]

Nice of you to back off. You trying to promote civility on the internet, you forum rebel? ;-)

I've used the 212 in many budget builds and in its time was pretty much the best cheap air cooler. But, it was never fun to get a good mount. As with most direct-touch coolers, too fiddly to achieve the optimum TIM application. And the mounting hardware is definitely bargain basement. And the stock fans...well...I always replaced them with Scythe or other fans eventually.

The new Scythe mounting systems are so much better. As well as the Cryorig mounts. Noctua and TR are still the gold (er, copper) standard for mounting for me tho.

 

[MongGrel]

 

[ShintaiDK]

Intel TS15A?

 

[Jumpem]

New Scythe Ninja 4 for $48: http://www.coolerguys.com/840556103448.html

155mm height and performs close to D14-15. The new best value cooler on the block. See ehume's review: http://www.overclockers.com/scythe-ninja-4-heatsink-review/

The Hyper 212 will do too, but the stock fan may (will) annoy. And it's fussier to install and get a good mount than the Ninja 4. And it doesn't look near as good.

In the 212 price range, the $34 Cryorig H7 performs as well despite it's svelte 145mm height: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA4UF2DZ6565. Much easier to mount and looks so much better too. To my cooler connoisseur eyes. ;-)

If you were building the a new skylake system in 2012, be all over the 212. 3 years later, not so much. So many better cooler available now.

I like the Cryorig H7. The mounting system looks much improved from earlier designs.

 

[Magic Carpet]

@ClockHound

The are two distinct problems (apart from a possible worse build quality) with the cheaper aftermarket coolers: lower-quality fans and poorer mounting. Not sure why people get so ecstatic about these coolers (212 or Ninja) and underestimate other important factors. I'd rather get what Shintai has got or pay more. But that new Ninja does look like a decent cooler nonetheless (especially if you get better fans), thanks to its sheer size... if you have the space to accommodate for it. Would be interesting to see a test of those heatsinks cooled only passively. As for me, I prefer reliable mounting and longer warranty, even if I have to pay more.

 

[crashtech]

Noctua NH-U12S?

 

[Magic Carpet]

Noctua NH-U12S?

I got this one recently. Very pleased. Only 115 mm in height when you put the fan underneath making it low profile.