Need advice on a CPU cooler

[blado22]

I intend to overclock my 3570k to around 4.5 GHz at the maximum. I'll probably start off at 4.2-4.3 though. I was going to get the Hyper 212 Evo, but I saw that it wouldn't fit in my case without removing the side fan. Is there a good alternative to the Hyper 212 evo that is similar or surpasses its performance? I'm reluctant to spend more than $50 on one. Alternatively, if there is nothing that compares to the 212 Evo at its price range, is it that big of a deal in terms of cooling to remove the side fan (other than it making the computer uglier)?

Thanks for any help .

 

[Conumdrum]

Take the side fan off, get the 212. Make sure the rest of the case holes have fannage, might need to buy a few fans.

 

[blado22]

I have 5-6 fans in there currently. I'm assuming that's enough.

 

[Conumdrum]

Prolly enuff. Airflow across case front to top rear?

 

[blado22]

Yes, there are fans on the front of the case, the top, and the rear.

 

[Mjolnir]

You probably don't need that side fan at all honestly. More than 3-4 fans for airflow is generally overkill. But depends entirely on your case. Not sure which case you're using. If its in your signature, I'm on mobile version lol. Grab the Evo

 

[manu2b]

^Yep, not fond of side panel fans, as they usually disturb the airflow by creating unneeded turbulence.

 

[rc185]

get the 212