CPU cooler required · DIGIT-ARC

I have a 2500k and its getting really heated up on load ( 72 - 80 c)
So I am planning to buy nh-u12p se2
my bidget is 4k max

Please provide your suggestion
Thanks in advance

If you want to go into liquid cooling, then you can get Corsair CH60 at 4300 or CH40 at 3200. But if you want to be into air cooling, then Cooler Master Hyper 412 Slim is best value at 3000.

does hyper 412 s performs as good as u12p se2
i googled for a comparison but didnt find anything concrete enough

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Ygpm check

masterkd said:
does hyper 412 s performs as good as u12p se2
i googled for a comparison but didnt find anything concrete enough

I don't know about Noctua u12p se2, but if you can, then go for Noctua DH 14.

Noctua U12P is unrivaled in terms of cooling and noise, but unfortunately no longer sold in India, you can go for cooler master or deepcool assassin.

Corsair A70 for Rs 3500 . Its one of the very best. Just change the fan in to a PWM one to avoid the noise issue,cause they keep running at full speed irrespective.Or you can attach the existing stock A70 fans to a fan controller.

Corsair A70 CPU Cooler Review | Hardware Secrets

as noctua is not available I am thinking v6 gt as well
how's this one?

if you have extra cabinet fans and your airflow is properly arranged, then go for a cooler with a big heatsink.

masterkd said:
as noctua is not available I am thinking v6 gt as well
how's this one?

Pain to Install
Noisy
Not VFM,there are plenty other below that price including Hyper 212 EVO who does better than the V6 in aspects Keeping Cost to Cooling in mind.

NoasArcAngel said:
if you have extra cabinet fans and your airflow is properly arranged, then go for a cooler with a big heatsink.

Yup. I have CM 690 II Advanced with two top 140 mm fans(exhaust), one rear 120 mm fan(exhaust) and one fron 120 mm fan(intake). Also I do wire management. So I think airflow is not an issue.

The Incinerator said:
Pain to Install
Noisy
Not VFM,there are plenty other below that price including Hyper 212 EVO who does better than the V6 in aspects Keeping Cost to Cooling in mind.

Ya. It seems that way from the reviews as well. Just went through some reviews.
I have A70 in my mind. But I like to have some alternate suggestion as well.

masterkd said:
Yup. I have CM 690 II Advanced with two top 140 mm fans(exhaust), one rear 120 mm fan(exhaust) and one fron 120 mm fan(intake). Also I do wire management. So I think airflow is not an issue.

Ya. It seems that way from the reviews as well. Just went through some reviews.
I have A70 in my mind. But I like to have some alternate suggestion as well.

thats good just a small change, if you can accommodate an additional fan in the front (intake), it will be good and mount only 1 140mm at the top and put the other one at the back add an intake on the side. then just get the one with a big heatsink. the airflow will manage the rest.

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can i use ether to to remove old thermal paste?

masterkd said:
can i use ether to to remove old thermal paste?

use a standard cloth. although ether should not damage the surface, but id still suggest wipe with a cloth and then wash it under water if you feel the need. The best would be alcohol i think?? (diluted) thats what they use as an industrial cleaner.

ya, i am looking for isopropanol but not getting it in the local stores
what is the best alternative?

masterkd said:
ya, i am looking for isopropanol but not getting it in the local stores
what is the best alternative?

use spirit / alcohol swab, its 70% isopropanol. (visit a chemist shop)

Methylated spirit for remove thermal paste? - CPUs - CPUs

masterkd said:
ya, i am looking for isopropanol but not getting it in the local stores
what is the best alternative?

Visit medical/surgical stores near Hospitals. Do not use water.

The Incinerator said:
Visit medical/surgical stores near Hospitals. Do not use water.

there is no problem in using water.

NoasArcAngel said:
there is no problem in using water.

WTF, Use isoproply only. You can get it from nearby shops where mobile phones of computer's are repaired. One bottle costs 80 here, so I got a small bottle (of nailpolish remover) of isopropyl alcohol from a nearby mobile repair shop.

^^ Brilliant ! I was unable to find it ( on med shops or anywhere else ) hence using a lint free cotton cloth but now I'll get it from a mobile repair shop.

harshilsharma63 said:
WTF, Use isoproply only. You can get it from nearby shops where mobile phones of computer's are repaired. One bottle costs 80 here, so I got a small bottle (of nailpolish remover) of isopropyl alcohol from a nearby mobile repair shop.

ahm.. and what is the problem exactly with using water?

masterkd said:
can i use ether to to remove old thermal paste?

are you using it to remove thermal paste from the cpu / cooler? LOL

then definitely alcohol swabs, they are the best.

harshilsharma63 said:
WTF, Use isoproply only. You can get it from nearby shops where mobile phones of computer's are repaired. One bottle costs 80 here, so I got a small bottle (of nailpolish remover) of isopropyl alcohol from a nearby mobile repair shop.

What do I ask for ?
Will just the normal nail polish remover work ? This is the easiest to procure.

topgear said:
^^ Brilliant ! I was unable to find it ( on med shops or anywhere else ) hence using a lint free cotton cloth but now I'll get it from a mobile repair shop.

Same here. Used a cotton cloth to rub out the tim from the surfaces. Tested my patience.

Myth said:
What do I ask for ?

Ask them for "mobile ke circuit saaf karne vaalaa liquid". they may hesitate first in giving you that as them may think you too are from some mobile shop, but be kind and the heaven may flourish with the fruits of kindness

Myth said:
Will just the normal nail polish remover work ? This is the easiest to procure.

Nail polish remover is acetone, which is harsh solvent. It may slightly damage component it falls on. Isopropyl alcohol (or isopropanol) is much gentel on surfaces and is ideal for cleaning electronics.

Myth said:
Same here. Used a cotton cloth to rub out the tim from the surfaces. Tested my patience.

You can use cotton cloth, lint free cloth (the cloth used for cleaning spectacles is ideal for the purpose), of cotton swab (cotton ear buds), but do not use cotton balls as they leave a lot of micro fibers oon the surface which may lower TIM's heat transferring capacity and may make curing time longer (Arctic Silver 5 already has 200 hrs as curing time).

harshilsharma63 said:
Ask them for "mobile ke circuit saaf karne vaalaa liquid". they may hesitate first in giving you that as them may think you too are from some mobile shop, but be kind and the heaven may flourish with the fruits of kindness

Nail polish remover is acetone, which is harsh solvent. It may slightly damage component it falls on. Isopropyl alcohol (or isopropanol) is much gentel on surfaces and is ideal for cleaning electronics.

You can use cotton cloth, lint free cloth (the cloth used for cleaning spectacles is ideal for the purpose), of cotton swab (cotton ear buds), but do not use cotton balls as they leave a lot of micro fibers oon the surface which may lower TIM's heat transferring capacity and may make curing time longer (Arctic Silver 5 already has 200 hrs as curing time).

Good info.
Thanks

Myth said:
Good info.
Thanks

Read this EPIC test of thermal pastes: 80-way Thermal Interface Material Performance Test | Thermal Interface Material,Thermal Paste,Heatsink Compound,80-Way Thermal Interface Material Best Thermal Paste Heatsink Compound Cooling Performance Comparison Benchmark Tests

These guys took an industrial cold storage room on rent for 7-8 months just to keep ambient temperature same for all tests!

Wow. Wat an experiment....
OMG . Here too Chemistry

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harshilsharma63 said:
Read this EPIC test of thermal pastes: 80-way Thermal Interface Material Performance Test | Thermal Interface Material,Thermal Paste,Heatsink Compound,80-Way Thermal Interface Material Best Thermal Paste Heatsink Compound Cooling Performance Comparison Benchmark Tests

These guys took an industrial cold storage room on rent for 7-8 months just to keep ambient temperature same for all tests!

Thanks for the link ;-)

I'm using CM TF 400 which is on excellent category .. lol ...

I am getting lots of negetive feedback on bitfang
AS Noctua as well as Corsair Air series is not available in the local market here I like to go for alternative options

Please suggest some alternative coolers

How's Deepcool frostwin, CM TPC 812?

Corsair Air Series A70 Dual-Fan CPU Cooler

For Rs 4400 (including shipping) the TPC is a bit overpriced but a good cooler no doubt. Deepcools are middle of the road coolers (read conservative,neither here nor there),give it a miss, for less a Hyper 212 Evo is more a sane choice.I would still maintain get the A70 with PWM fans or a cheap fan controller.

Installing A70 a little hectic..Thinking to lower my budget and go for 412 slim!!

As noctua was not available went with 212 evo, but I am unable to find another xtraflo(local, online nowhere)
should i wait or go for something else?

CPU temp went down after installing the cooler by 4-5 C (idle). didn't test load yet.
But surprisingly motherboard temp went up by 2-3 C, don't understand why.

masterkd said:
I have a 2500k and its getting really heated up on load ( 72 - 80 c)
So I am planning to buy nh-u12p se2
my bidget is 4k max

Please provide your suggestion
Thanks in advance

Why cannot OP go for Corsair H60 @ 3800 locally.

because I didn't want to go for liquid cooling, I would definitely go for Corsair liquid if I were in US.
By the way I already bought 212 EVO!!

masterkd said:
As noctua was not available went with 212 evo, but I am unable to find another xtraflo(local, online nowhere)
should i wait or go for something else?

CPU temp went down after installing the cooler by 4-5 C (idle). didn't test load yet.
But surprisingly motherboard temp went up by 2-3 C, don't understand why.

Finally did the load test. Temp hovering around 60 C. That's awesome!!
But sudden increase in MB temp making me worried.

masterkd said:
As noctua was not available went with 212 evo, but I am unable to find another xtraflo(local, online nowhere)
should i wait or go for something else?

CPU temp went down after installing the cooler by 4-5 C (idle). didn't test load yet.
But surprisingly motherboard temp went up by 2-3 C, don't understand why.

Black non-led Xtraflo <- matches the one present on the Evo

Blue led Xtraflo