So after re-seating my H60 uncountable times, reapplying TIM at least 10 times, and using the cooler itself for about 6 months, I think it's time to leave it behind. I have a 2500k and my temps on idle would go from 45 to 50C and on load they got even to 70C with case temps of 34C, that is very sad 
But now, after reading multiple reviews, forums, and spending hours watching youtube comparison videos, I'm still not sure which way to go on my next cooler.
The fact is that Corsair made me so unhappy that I'm not confident to go with something like the H80 or the H100 because I fear they would not seat well and would suck for me as the H60 sucked. I'm almost sure that the way to not spend much on my next cooler would be getting a Frio, from Thermaltake, or the Kuhler 620, from Antec. But I'm really not sure.
I've read a lot of reviews of the NH-D14 and the NZXT Havik 140 also, and still considering these ones as well...
I'm looking for a cooler that will provide me lower temps than the H60 used to (although my H60 temps were not equal as the reviews I've read and watched before buying), and I do not mind if it is going to be water or air. So Which one would you guys suggest?
I live in Brazil, and coolers are getting really expensive here now that the dollar is way more expensive than the real (brazilian currency), so cost benefits would count as well.
I have a few prices listed, so you can take a look (converted to USD):
H100 - Cheapest deal for 170U$
Thermaltake Frio - Cheapest deal for 80U$
NH-D14 - Cheapest deal for 120$
NZXT Havik - Cheapest deal for U$100
Thanks in advance!
Edited by slipee - 8/12/12 at 9:35pm
But now, after reading multiple reviews, forums, and spending hours watching youtube comparison videos, I'm still not sure which way to go on my next cooler.
The fact is that Corsair made me so unhappy that I'm not confident to go with something like the H80 or the H100 because I fear they would not seat well and would suck for me as the H60 sucked. I'm almost sure that the way to not spend much on my next cooler would be getting a Frio, from Thermaltake, or the Kuhler 620, from Antec. But I'm really not sure.
I've read a lot of reviews of the NH-D14 and the NZXT Havik 140 also, and still considering these ones as well...
I'm looking for a cooler that will provide me lower temps than the H60 used to (although my H60 temps were not equal as the reviews I've read and watched before buying), and I do not mind if it is going to be water or air. So Which one would you guys suggest?
I live in Brazil, and coolers are getting really expensive here now that the dollar is way more expensive than the real (brazilian currency), so cost benefits would count as well.
I have a few prices listed, so you can take a look (converted to USD):
H100 - Cheapest deal for 170U$
Thermaltake Frio - Cheapest deal for 80U$
NH-D14 - Cheapest deal for 120$
NZXT Havik - Cheapest deal for U$100
Thanks in advance!
Edited by slipee - 8/12/12 at 9:35pm
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