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Which cooling system should I use?

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Sonu44589

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Hello Everyone!

I'm getting:
Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz
G.skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3 1600MHz
Asus P9X79 DELUXE 64GB DDR3 Intel Motherboard (optional and I may change my mind on this one)
and GTX690 4GB....

Which cooling system should be best for me?
 
Most of that is irrelevant... i7 3930K... ok... What is your case though?

I assume you plan on overclocking, how far?... if you don't plan on overclocking, anything will do.
 
Curious what you use the PC for... the GPU looks like a hardcore gamer's choice while the CPU is more of a high end productivity workhorse. If you're just a gamer you're better off with LGA1155. And the GTX 690 is overpriced, you can get equal performance for less cost with two 670's, or better high-resolution performance for the same cost with two 670 4GB's. If you're gaming on 1080p, you only need one 670.

As Vectronic said if you don't OC, the stock cooler will do fine. However it will not be as quiet as some aftermarket coolers.
 
The 690 makes me think it is a gaming computer so you would be better off with a i7 3770k in a Z77 with a GTX 670 SLi. As for cooling it depends vastly on what you want to do...

No Overclock - 212+ Evo
Mild Overclock - 212+ Evo or H60
Medium Overclock - H60 / H80
Big Overclock - H100i

I hope this helps you decision and that other people can add onto what i just said...
 
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You really could do better with 2x 670s rather than 1 690.

In any case, the 3930K doesn't come with a cooler, I believe. Any 2011 cooler will do if you're not overclocking, I believe the Hyper 212+ will fit 2011 CPUs and will do just fine, even for a mild overclock.

Intel does sell AIO water coolers, but you could probably use one from Corsair, etc.
 
I'll be overclocking (sometimes) to a level lower than Extreme! So water cooling kits will do the job.

Any ideas which one should I get? (Not all are available in the country I live, India)
 
The H100i is an excellent product but expensive. You can get nearly the same performance for quite a bit less money with a Noctua D14, Phanteks TC14PE, Thermalright Silver Arrow SB-E, among other similar high-mass air coolers. A contained water cooler will definitely clear out the CPU area though which makes it nicer if you need to switch or add memory modules, take a graphics card out or whatever. The H80i is nearly as good as the H100i.
 
Go big or go home... NZXT Kraken X60 280mm AIO water cooler.

With that system, I'm doubting that you would be putting in into a tiny case. You should be able to get 280mm radiator support in your case.

A H80i will do great, but the D14 or Silver Arrow works great too for less money.
 
Considering the CPU is a 130w. I personally suggest water, it is more effecient and sometimes quieter, not to mention it looks a million times better, a H70 or H80 should do your job
 
Performance-wise, contained water coolers aren't really any better than traditional heat sinks, this has been proven in reviews many times over. Typically, you can get an equally performing tower cooler for less cost than an AIO. The reasons to get an AIO: space around the CPU area, zero interference with tall RAM, coupling as an exhaust, and aesthetic considerations. Not performance or noise level, and certainly not cost effectiveness.
 
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