Anyone know of any high end CPU coolers that are coming out right now or are expected to be released soon? THEN POST'EM HERE! 
This thread was started to help me find the best cooler, but now it's for everyone to help each other find (what might end up) the best. This thread is for all high end air coolers; for the best and the newest, for CPU's and GPU's.
Questions involving coolers that are older, mid-range (or lower), or general air cooling questions should more than likely be asked in the Air Cooling Questions/Guide thread unless it pertains to the topic at hand.
Best CPU Cooler(s):
-All Around:
-For Extreme/Bigger CPU's:
-Best Closed Loop:
-Coolers to Watch:
I would like everyone to submit their own review(s) and pictures. OCN users' experience plus pictures that aren't from the company may be the reason someone buys a good cooler over a bad one.
This will be better updated and edited soon. I will provide links and pros/cons. Thanks for the patience and the help
Edited by Samurai Batgirl - 6/16/12 at 12:37pm
This thread was started to help me find the best cooler, but now it's for everyone to help each other find (what might end up) the best. This thread is for all high end air coolers; for the best and the newest, for CPU's and GPU's.
Questions involving coolers that are older, mid-range (or lower), or general air cooling questions should more than likely be asked in the Air Cooling Questions/Guide thread unless it pertains to the topic at hand.
Categories and Coolers
Best CPU Cooler(s):
-All Around:
- Phanteks PH-TC14PE
Legit Bottom Line: The Phanteks PH-TC14PE is a solid performing but massive cooler, and an awesome first offering to the cooling world. If you are in the market for a high end air cooler, and have a case that can handle it the put the Phanteks PH-TC14PE on the short list. (Click to show)Pros:
- In many tests, it is the best
- Many different colors
- Includes two 140mm fans
- Can fit an added third fan
- Includes a decent TIM
- Includes Quiet-Speed-Adapter
- Fans are now PWM
Cons:- Massive
- Fans are not PWM
- Expensive (colors add $10)
Links: - Thermalright Silver Arrow
- Prolimatech Genesis
Legit Bottom Line: The Prolimatech Genesis paired with Vortex 14 fans performs nice and is near silent, albeit on the expensive side. (Click to show)Pros:
- Cools not only the CPU, but the motherboard and RAM
- With the right setup, it can be the best out there
- Can fit three fans, but does not need three
- Designed to clear (most) high profile RAM
- Fan clips included
Cons:- No fans included
- Separate fans can/will add quite a bit to the price
- Not designed with socket 2011 in mind
Links: - Noctua NH-D14 (SE2011)
Legit Bottom Line: Noctua did what they set out to do: made a new cooler that performed better and was just as quiet. If you can shoe horn it in your case, it's well worth the money. (Click to show)Pros:
- The old standby; it's always one of the best
- Insane bargain when found cheaper
- Comes with (decent) fans
- Good mounting kit
- Can use three fans
- Nice (base) finish
- Fans are PWM (only SE2011)
Cons:- Fans are not PWN (unless SE2011)
- The fans aren't the best (in terms of performance/color)
- SE2011 is typically more expensive
- RAM clearance is not the greatest
- SE2011 only comes with LGA2011 mounting kit
Links:
-For Extreme/Bigger CPU's:
-Best Closed Loop:
- Corsair H100
Legit Bottom Line: The Corsair Hydro Series H100 is a very nice cooler. It performs solidly on even the lowest setting, has a 5 year warranty, and a reasonable price tag for a self contained water cooler. Just make sure it will fit in with the rest your system. (Click to show)Pros:
- Sleek
- Out of the way
- Great cooling
- Comes with fans*
- Stock TIM is fantastic
Cons:- Expensive
- Noisy (with stock fans)
- *Stock fans are not the best
- For push pull, two more fans are needed
Links
-Coolers to Watch:
- Alpenföhn Everest
- Cooler Master CLC's
I would like everyone to submit their own review(s) and pictures. OCN users' experience plus pictures that aren't from the company may be the reason someone buys a good cooler over a bad one.
This will be better updated and edited soon. I will provide links and pros/cons. Thanks for the patience and the help
Edited by Samurai Batgirl - 6/16/12 at 12:37pm
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I'm Sorry I'm Not Up to Par
(14 items) |
I Like This Case
COOLER MASTER HAF X RC-942-KKN1 Black Steel/ Plastic ATX Full Tower Computer Case |
