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Suggest a Good CPU Cooler (Budget) VFM for 4770k

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Ironman
Ironman Original post #1
Aug 3, 2013 at 12:51 AM
I have absolutely no idea about CPU Coolers until now i have use stock coolers
please suggest which should i buy for a 4770k :wink:
rijinpk1
Aug 3, 2013 at 8:34 AM
How can we suggest a cooler if you are not mentioning your budget ?
Ironman
Ironman #3
Aug 3, 2013 at 5:20 PM
sorry guys
Budget is like 1k to 3.5 k at most (INR)
Lesser the Better but should be good quality
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Aug 3, 2013 at 6:18 PM
May I suggest this one?
Cooler Master: Hyper 212 EVO

On Flipkart:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Cooler - Cooler Master: Flipkart.com

You can use this with your Socket 1150 board since the cooler mount is the same as for the Socket 1155 used by Ivy bridge.

I am using the same cooler, but for my Ivy Bridge Core i7 3770K, and I have replaced the single fan with two of these in push-pull configuration:

Cooler Master XtraFlo Cooler 120mm Red LED - Cooler Master: Flipkart.com
rijinpk1
Aug 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM
Deepcool Frostwin + some case fans. or you can get corsair h40 liquid cooler at that price. COOLER MASTER CPU COOLER HYPER 412 SLIM is also a good choice.
Ironman
Ironman #6
Aug 4, 2013 at 10:36 AM
Deepcool Frostwin + some case fans. or you can get corsair h40 liquid cooler at that price. COOLER MASTER CPU COOLER HYPER 412 SLIM is also a good choice.


I am planning to use NZXT Phantom 410 (Mid Tower)

Will the DeepCool fit in it ?? as it is so big ..

May I suggest this one?
Cooler Master: Hyper 212 EVO

On Flipkart:
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Cooler - Cooler Master: Flipkart.com

You can use this with your Socket 1150 board since the cooler mount is the same as for the Socket 1155 used by Ivy bridge.

I am using the same cooler, but for my Ivy Bridge Core i7 3770K, and I have replaced the single fan with two of these in push-pull configuration:

Cooler Master XtraFlo Cooler 120mm Red LED - Cooler Master: Flipkart.com

OK ... Price seems also OK
Ironman
Ironman #7
Aug 12, 2013 at 12:50 AM
Are their any less expensive options ??
topgear
topgear #8
Aug 12, 2013 at 4:59 AM
for cooler or the fan ?? Anyway you can opt for CM Hyper T4.
Ironman
Ironman #9
Aug 12, 2013 at 11:09 PM
CPU cooler

Wait ....... do i have to buy cooler and fan separately ?? i thought they came together .
topgear
topgear #10
Aug 13, 2013 at 5:43 AM
not for 212 EVo or T4 at-least ;-) just asked as you are getting xtraflo - anyway, like I said for a cheaper alternative Hyper T4 is very good.
Ironman
Ironman #11
Aug 14, 2013 at 1:05 AM
i presume all these coolers will fit a mid tower
(NZXT Phantom 410 to be exact)
topgear
topgear #12
Aug 14, 2013 at 5:57 AM
170mm clearance should be enough for just about any cpu cooler.
Ironman
Ironman #13
Aug 15, 2013 at 12:18 PM
i am using Corsair Vengeance RAM
will these coolers get in the way of the Ram ??
topgear
topgear #14
Aug 16, 2013 at 7:08 AM
now that's a good question - Hyper 212 Evo / 212X may have clearance issue with vengeance so better look for 412 Slim but it costs lot or else you can mount the fan of the 212 Evo facing the mobos back I/O panel.
Ironman
Ironman #15
Aug 16, 2013 at 4:34 PM
So can you guys give me a List of all good CPU Coolers which dont get in the way of RAMs

Until then i am using Stick intel cooler

Another Question is that
Do i have to buy Thermal Paste Separately ?
or will it come with the Cooler ?
or is it not needed ?

Sorry if it s a Noob Question !
topgear
topgear #16
Aug 17, 2013 at 6:22 AM
No, you will get it with the cooler itself in a separate plastic syringe like one you buy separately from the market and you must need to apply TiM to fill the gap between the cpu heat spreader and cooler.
Ironman
Ironman #17
Aug 18, 2013 at 12:57 AM
No, you will get it with the cooler itself in a separate plastic syringe like one you buy separately from the market and you must need to apply TiM to fill the gap between the cpu heat spreader and cooler.

Since this is my first time with after market coolers ..........
How Much Paste should i apply ?

What is TiM?
is it Thermal integrated Material ???:noob:
topgear
topgear #18
Aug 19, 2013 at 3:52 AM
TiM is Thermal Interface Material .. about how much you should apply well it depends on the cpu and core alignment but universally ;-) this worked very well for almost every cpu I've ever put TiM on :

View attachment 11863

or this :

View attachment 11864
Ironman
Ironman #19
Aug 19, 2013 at 10:24 PM
Just That Tiny Drop !! :blink::shock:

It will be done ........... OK then its very tiny Drop Then

SO i suppose i store the rest of the TIM safely for ???
............. wait ...........when do i have to apply it again??

Or is it once and for all ??
anirbandd
anirbandd #20
Aug 19, 2013 at 11:51 PM
if you do it right, thats all you need. store the rest safely.

each time you unmount the proccy, remove the old TIM and apply fresh TIM.
topgear
topgear #21
Aug 20, 2013 at 6:48 AM
Just That Tiny Drop !! :blink::shock:

It will be done ........... OK then its very tiny Drop Then

SO i suppose i store the rest of the TIM safely for ???
............. wait ...........when do i have to apply it again??

Or is it once and for all ??

some people apply TiM once in a year but it's not necessary unless you unmount the cpu cooler for some reason like anirbandd has told .. anyway, if you want you can use the same TiM on your discrete gfx crd for better cooling.
ashis_lakra
Aug 22, 2013 at 7:45 PM
that tiny amount is too low imo unless you apply even pressure from top to spread it evenly. Still it's very less.